Do I Have Dry Eye Or Allergies?
It’s that time of year again. During the Fall and Spring, many of us experience itchy, watery red eyes. Others may suffer from burning and a gritty feeling. Wearing contact lenses becomes almost unbearable as we wonder: Do I have dry eye or allergies? The confusion arises as many symptoms from dry eye and allergies […]
Dermatochalasis & Blepharoplasty
WHAT IS DERMATOCHALASIS? Many people, as they age, notice saggy or loose skin on top of their eyelids. At times the skin may even touch the eyelashes. This is called dermatochalasis, which just means “too much skin.” This can be merely cosmetic or bothersome to you, but can also be severe enough to cause a […]
What To Expect After Your PRK Procedure
The PRK procedure was the forerunner of LASIK. It is still performed today for certain patients, and it remains a reliable alternative providing excellent results. Since PRK is performed differently from LASIK, the postoperative recommendations are somewhat different. If you are considering having PRK, let’s review what to expect after your PRK procedure. Slower Healing […]
How To Choose The Best Lens Implant
You have made the decision to have cataract surgery. Your cataract has caused you to miss out on some daily pleasures and it now interferes with your active lifestyle. The next choice is upon you. You are wondering how to choose the best lens implant. In the past there was only “one size fits all” […]
6 Benefits Of An Intacs Procedure
Intacs were originally developed to treat mild versions of myopia or nearsightedness. Now they have become an FDA approved medical device extremely effective in reducing or eliminating nearsightedness and astigmatism in patients with keratoconus. If you suffer from keratoconus you should read further about the 6 benefits of an intacs procedure. What are Intacs Intacs […]
What is an Amniotic Membrane and How is it Used?
Most of us are familiar with the term amniotic with regard to the protective fluid around a fetus before birth. However, it has other special properties useful in eye surgeries and injuries. Let’s investigate what an amniotic membrane is and how it’s used. Amniotic Membrane Amniotic membrane is the innermost layer of the placenta tissue […]
5 Reasons University Students Should Consider LASIK
It’s back to school time for our college and university students. Parents are frantically purchasing all the necessities for dorm life as their son or daughter heads to college. Even if this isn’t a student’s first year of college, among the many essential tools they will need to achieve success is great vision. We have […]
Assisting a Family Member That Has Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
It is quite difficult for elderly people, especially your mother or father, to tell you they are having visual problems. They don’t know how to describe it and most of the time they don’t even realize there has been a change – then their pride and independence is at stake. Dealing with hyperopia (farsightedness) is […]
Intraoperative Wavefront Aberrometry & the Future of Cataract Surgery
If you have not heard this tongue twister previously, let us explain intraoperative wavefront aberrometry & the future of cataract surgery in language you can understand. Cataract surgery has come a long way in the last several decades. From your grandfather’s cataract surgery results to today’s results represent an amazing leap forward. Now a new […]
Kick your Keratoconus with Collagen Cross Linking
If you suffer with the progressive disorder known as keratoconus, we have great news! On April 18, 2016 the FDA approved a treatment to kick your keratoconus. Now it is possible to “kick” your keratoconus with collagen cross linking. This treatment will also help patients who have developed ectasia after having LASIK, and although rare, […]
