Posts by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D.
Chronic Inflammation May Cause Your Dry Eye
Chronic inflammation may likely cause your dry eye. Dry eye is a common condition that affects about 49 million Americans. According to Google Trends internet searches for “dry eye syndrome” doubled between December 2010 to July 2020. Symptoms of Dry Eye If you suffer from dry eyes you have experienced these common symptoms: Stinging, burning,…
Read MoreEating for Healthy Vision
Eat these foods for maintaining healthy vision.
Read MoreNasal Spray Treats Dry Eye
Last October the FDA approved a nasal spray (Tyrvaya™) to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. The nasal spray contains a varenicline solution that binds to receptors in the nasal mucosa and activates the trigeminal nerve which in turn promotes tear production. Varenicline taken orally is used to help stop smoking. It…
Read MoreVuity™ Eye Drops for Reading FDA Approved
New eyedrops FDA approved for treatment of near vision loss, aka presbyopia.
Read MoreImplant May Replace Monthly Injections for Wet AMD
Here’s why monthly injections may be a thing of the past.
Read MoreFemtosecond Laser vs. Traditional Cataract Surgery
Laser cataract surgery adds the precision, accuracy and predictability to traditional cataract surgery. Is it right for you?
Read MoreCorneal Astigmatism Correction During Cataract Surgery
Corneal astigmatism can be treated at the same time as cataract surgery. The corneal incisions can be more predictable with the precision and accuracy of the femtosecond laser used during your cataract surgery.
Read MoreIntraocular Lens Implant (IOL) Insertion
Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are used to replace your natural lens during laser cataract surgery.
Read MorePhacoEmulsification: Lens Fragmentation and Removal
Phacoemulsification is the process of removing the cataract lens during surgery. Pretreatment with laser makes this process safer. Find out how in this series on cataract laser surgery.
Read MoreThe Capsulotomy, Laser Cataract Surgery
The capsulotomy is an opening in the lens. It should be a circular and of the right side. Learn how the laser makes this a simple task for the surgeon.
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