A new study shows that drinking more than three cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of developing glaucoma. The Harvard study, published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, revealed that heavy consumption of caffeinated coffee is associated to developing exfoliation glaucoma, an eye disease that affects nearly 10 percent of adults above … Read more
There are lots of people who do not like wearing glasses or the feeling of contact lenses. They may seek treatment through Lasik, but not everyone is a suitable candidate for Lasik eye surgery. However, those people have another choice in vision correction through Clear Lens Replacement. Lasik is usually for patients suffering from nearsightedness, … Read more
When to Consider a Corneal Transplant More than 40,000 cornea transplants are performed each year. Since our vision plays such a crucial role in what the brain processes, it is important that our eyes always perform their very best. The cornea is the outermost layer of the eye, the clear surface covers the colored iris … Read more
It’s never too early to consider the health of your eyes. Whether or not you have experienced vision problems in the past, taking the initiative to have a better sense of preventive eye care can help avoid serious eye conditions in the future. As with any important organs in your body (heart, skin, bones, etc) … Read more
Lasik surgery has given millions of people the gift of restored vision and the freedom of not having to wear glasses. It is a relatively easy procedure to perform and is done on an outpatient basis right in an eye doctors fully equipped facility. Not everyone is a good candidate for the surgery for a … Read more
Procedure The iLASIK procedure reshapes your cornea to correct your eye’s visual acuity in less than an hour for both eyes. The lasik eye surgeon gives you a comprehensive eye exam and prints your eye’s blueprint thereafter. It’s the blueprint that will give a result that is specifically for your own eyes. Anesthesia drops will … Read more
LASIK, or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is a preferred method of surgery of people who want to permanently correct near and far-sightedness, astigmatism and vision problems associated with aging. It is an FDA approved product of technology which can eliminate spectacle and contact lens usage and the risks associated with it through a fast, painless … Read more
The Physics of Light and Color Sir Isaac Newton, renowned for his law of universal gravitation, also investigated the nature of light. As early as 1672, Newton learned that white light can be divided into an orderly spectrum of colors by bending that light through a prism. Each color occurs as a specific wavelength of … Read more
Have you ever wondered if there was a way to reduce the risk of vision loss, or improve your eyesight naturally without an expensive medical procedure? Apparently there is, and it’s as simple as eating some of the right foods. Now, these aren’t some rare, exotic plants or food extracts, and they aren’t foods that … Read more
Color blindness occurs when there is a problem with the color-sensing granules (pigments) in certain nerve cells of the eye. These cells are called cones. They are found in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye. If just one pigment is missing, you may have trouble telling the … Read more