The Evolution of Eyewear Throughout the Decades
Oh, how far we’ve come! If you’re looking to reinvent your look, but don’t want your stride toward vintage to flirt too closely with grandma’s specs, follow along with our visit through the evolution of eyewear. Learn which specs were the specs, when changes were made and how to keep your cool while keeping your […]
Eyes: 11 Fun Facts You Probably Don’t Know
Take a look around you right now. Take in all the colors, the shadows, the shapes, and the movements. The sense of sight is pretty amazing and most of us don’t give our vision a second thought until something goes wrong. So in showing some respect for our eyes, here are some fun facts about […]
AcuTarget Makes Us See Clearly Now
Recently launched by AcuFocus, AcuTarget HD is able to better diagnose and perform the Kamra inlay and dysfunctional lens replacement (DLR) surgical outcomes. The new device helps physicians determine if their patients are better suited for inlay when they come in requesting Lasik. AcuTarget better performs the following: Assessment of vision quality over ability Tear […]
Are Multiple Corrective Eye Surgeries An Option?
Some of the most common eye surgeries most people end up having in their lifetime is LASIK and cataract surgery. Although, most people want to know if they can have both of these surgeries, or just one. The simple answer is yes, you can have surgeries for both LASIK and cataracts. However, there are a […]
Did You Know People With Glaucoma Experience This
When it comes to your health, there are many terms that you might hear that scare you, because you really aren’t sure what these words mean. Glaucoma is one of those words. When a doctor tells you that you might have glaucoma, you may have a lot of questions. Hopefully this will answer some of […]
Learn More About Having Implantable Contact Lenses
For most patients seeking correction of their refractive error, LASIK is a safe and effective method of correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. LASIK surgery is still the most common procedure to help those wishing to eliminate their dependence on eyeglasses and contact lenses. However, some patients are not good candidates for LASIK because they are […]
Alternative Options If You Are Not A Lasik Candidate
If you found out that you are not a Lasik candidate and you no longer wish to wear glasses or contact lenses, there are a variety of different procedures that one can look into to improve your vision. Here are two prospective options that are highly recommended depending on your individual needs. Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Over the […]
How Can Implantable Contact Lenses Benefit You?
For hundreds of years glasses and contacts have been the only aids for people who suffer from myopia(nearsightedness). When LASIK and PRK surgery came along they were viewed as the best and often final answer for dealing with myopia. However, not everybody meets the criteria for these procedures. If you are nearsighted and have been […]
Eye Care Tips for Dealing with Allergies and Contact Lenses
Seasonal allergies affect around 40 million Americans and about 30 million people wear contact lenses. If you fall into both categories, you know the itchy, watery misery of seasonal allergies is made worse by the plastic on your corneas. Dr. Steven Stetson, medical director of Diamond Vision, a laser-vision and eye care center in Manhattan, […]
ICL (Implantable Contact Lenses)
I was speaking to a fellow surgeon today on whom I performed bilateral ICL surgery last week. We’re used to our ICL patients being overwhelmed and delighted with their vision but she went even further than this. She remarked that the improved contrast, detail, and magnification she has gained with the ICL has made her […]
