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, […]
A Chalazion: Causes, Surgery, and Treatment
Although they are an annoyance to most who periodically get a chalazion, they are not inherently dangerous or cause serious vision issues. If left untreated however, they can become more than a mere aggravation and eventually chalazia (plural) can result in more serious visual issues. We will review the causes and treatments of chalazion and […]
Eye Injuries & Sports Eye Safety
Over 100,000 people are hurt by sports related eye injuries each year, and almost 14% of those injuries result in permanent vision loss. That is a startling statistic, and a reason to pay attention if you or your children will be participating in any sports activity. That includes all you weekend warriors, or those that […]
Cataract Surgery and the Right Lens Implant for You
Today’s patients having cataract surgery are drastically different from earlier generations, and so is cataract surgery itself! In the past the only decision a patient made was whether or not to have cataract surgery. Today you are able to make a decision on cataract surgery and the right lens implant for you. Times have changed. […]
6 Signs Of Decreased Vision From Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye disease affecting the cornea, usually attacking patients in their teens and 20s. It is a serious and vision distorting problem. Because Keratoconus is a progressive disease, getting an early diagnosis is critical. View Video We will explain what causes Keratoconus and the six signs of decreased vision that result. Treatments are […]
