It is important to eat healthy for a number of reasons. And while the majority of Americans adjust their diet to take care of their heart, their skin or their muscle tone, few take into account what they need to eat for healthy eyes. This is...
The KAMRA Inlay is a small, implantable lens designed to correct problems with near vision. Think of the KAMRA Inlay like a permanent contact lens for people who need reading glasses. The technology works like the lens of a camera, focusing light to the back...
There are many chronic health problems unique to the modern office workplace. Whereas factory workers and manual laborers must fear falling rebar or toxic exposure, indoor workers are afflicted by sedentary conditions that are slow developing but still severe. This can include back pain, carpal...
The eyes are an important part of your overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, few people take the time to care for their eyes until they have a problem with them. This is a big mistake. Many eye diseases develop chronically with age, and there are several...
If you’ve researched LASIK surgery on the Internet, you’ve probably seen that there is a wealth of contradictory information out there. Opinions on the safety and effectiveness of LASIK run from “you may go blind” to “there is no risk and no side effects”. Side effects...
Safety is the most important factor in determining whether any patient is an ideal candidate for LASIK surgery. While LASIK is an FDA-approved procedure with a very high success rate, most patients want to know that the surgery is as safe and foolproof as possible. The...
One of the most common side effects of LASIK surgery is temporary discomfort caused by dry eyes. Some patients who undergo LASIK experience “dry-eye” symptoms such as light sensitivity and a burning sensation until their eyes heal fully from the surgery, usually after about 6...
Wavefront LASIK is a customized LASIK procedure designed to yield highly accurate results, and to provide better night vision to patients who need it. Wavefront technology is often more precise than standard LASIK treatment, and if you are concerned with low-light vision or driving at...
Many patients over the age of 40 have difficulty seeing objects that are close-up. Even people who have never been nearsighted or farsighted develop near vision problems, and eventually need to buy over-the-counter reading glasses for everyday things like reading a book or looking at...