iLASIK (“laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis”) is an outpatient refractive surgery procedure that treats nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Who is a Good Candidate for iLASIK? Candidates considering this procedure should meet the following requirements: You should be at least 21 years old. You should not undergo this procedure if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should … Read more
Clean lens extraction is a wonder of today. It is a newer and safer methodology that has come out of advances in surgery to remove cataracts. Our eyes begin to lose the ability to focus clearly on near objects, especially so at the age of 40 and onward. This natural occurrence continues to worsen until … Read more
Sore Eyes: Benign or Something More Concerning? Eye conditions and diseases can occur in patients both young and old, for an array of reasons. Some are benign, while others manifest in physical discomfort. Sore eyes are an unpleasant sensation in or around one or both eyes. Your eyes may feel gritty, tender or tired. You … Read more
What is iLasik and is it Right for You? Are you tired of fumbling around with your glasses, or paying for new contact lenses? iLasik may be able to help. iLasik is a laser vision correction surgery that’s been available since 2001. In all those years, the procedure has been performed on millions of patients … Read more
Preventing Dry Eyes During Fall Weather As summer is coming to an end, colder weather is on the horizon. With cooler conditions come changes to your eyes, especially in terms of drier eyes. This is due to the fact that a change in weather conditions affects the number of tears that your eyes need to … Read more
The Proper Nutrients for Eye Health We’ve heard it time and time again – you are what you eat. Eating healthy leads to good general health, gives you more energy, and prevents illness. It may not have crossed your mind, but eating healthy and getting in the right vitamins and nutrients can also contribute to … Read more
The Benefits of Monovision Correction If you struggle with close-up vision, you may benefit from monovision correction. Monovision correction is a way to treat an eye condition that occurs quite commonly: presbyopia. With this eye condition, people have issues seeing objects from up close. Your eye doctor can come up with an individualized plan that … Read more
What is Advanced Custom Cataract Surgery? Developing cataracts is becoming quite common. Statistically, more than 50% of Americans will have had a cataract or surgery for cataracts in their lifetime. On average, this condition develops after the age of 65. These days, with all the advancements in medicine, cataracts can be treated with lasers and … Read more
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss in those aged over 50. It causes a gradual loss of central (but not peripheral) vision. While painless, AMD can interfere with simple everyday activities, such as the ability to see faces, drive, read, write, or do close … Read more
Eye Floaters: The Causes and What You Can Do Ever experience small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision? These are called eye floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank white wall or blue sky. They can appear as black or gray dots or threadlike stands … Read more