When you have a cataract, it can have a major impact on your quality of life, keeping you from doing the things that you love to do. It’s a problem that won’t go away on its own. There is nothing that you can do to make it better. As long as that cataract is there, […]
Correcting Vision with a PRK Procedure
A large percentage of the population in the United States are required to wear glasses or contact lenses to be able to see clearly. Since these devices do not correct your vision problem, you are forced to wear them the rest of your life. If you are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses throughout […]
What is Macular Degeneration?
The macula is a part of the eye located in the center of the retina. It helps your eye create sharp images in your central vision. The macula can start to deteriorate over time, which causes gradual vision loss. This medical condition is called macular degeneration. It currently affects millions of people in the United […]
Reasons to Consider Cataract Surgery
The eye’s natural lens is located directly behind the pupil, and when the lens becomes cloudy, the condition is called a cataract. About 50 percent of people develop cataracts by the time they are 65 years old, and almost everyone has them when they reach 75. Many people have cataracts that do not inhibit their […]
Treatments for Dry Eyes
Do your eyes feel dry, itchy and uncomfortable when you spend time in air conditioning or when you stare at a computer screen? The irritation of dry eyes occurs when your eyes produce too few tears or tears that are of poor quality. The good news is that if you’re bothered by dry eye, there […]
Common Causes of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that leads to loss of vision if it is not detected and treated in time. Pressure buildup in the eye results in damage to the optic nerve. As the nerve damage progresses, blind spots in the visual field will develop and will eventually lead to total blindness without […]
Minimize the Appearance of Wrinkles with BOTOX
When you think of one of the distinguishing characteristics that causes a person to look older, what do you think of? Most people would say wrinkles. Wrinkles on the face come as a natural result of the aging process. Also, individuals may experience premature wrinkles because of exposure to the elements and sun damage. While […]
Symptoms of Cataracts
A cataract is the most common cause of blindness in people over 40, and the chief cause of blindness throughout the world. According to Prevent Blindness America (PBA), the number of people with cataracts is greater than the combined numbers of people with macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Types of Cataracts A cataract always […]
See Clearly Again with LASIK Eye Surgery
Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery is a procedure used to improve eyesight. It is the most common type of refractive surgery and thus changes the shape of the cornea. It is used to treat conditions like astigmatism, farsightedness and nearsightedness. What Does the Procedure Involve? In LASIK eye surgery, the doctor uses a laser […]
Am I a Candidate for Intraocular Lenses?
Omni intraocular lenses, or IOLs, are artificial lenses surgically implanted into the eyes. IOLs are most often used to treat people with cataracts, but they can also be used to treat people with myopia, especially if they aren’t eligible for LASIK eye surgery. What is a Phakic IOL? Phakic IOLs are used to correct moderate […]
