Allergic Conjunctivitis | Treating Your Itchy Tearing Eyes
Spring is here and so is the pollen. Here’s how to best treat those itchy and tearing eyes…and why so many of us suffer…even without allergies.
Read MoreLuxturna | First Gene Therapy Treats Blindness
First patient to receive Luxturna was a 13 year old boy with Leber’s congenital amaurosis, a heritable form of blindness due to defective copies of RPE65 genes.
Read MoreHistory of Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery has been around since the mid 1900s. Laser vision correction now uses the accuracy and reliability of the excimer laser to reshape your cornea. Here’s how it all started.
Read MoreLaser Treatment for Glaucoma | Video
Most treatments for glaucoma reduce the eye pressure. Most treatments involve eye drops, but there also laser treatment for glaucoma aimed at reducing the production of fluid…and reducing the eye pressure. It’s called ECP.
Read MoreVision Correction Surgery | PRK vs. LASIK
There are two types of laser vision correction: LASIK and PRK. Both achieve similar results. Here are the differences between the two procedures and why PRK might be a better choice for you compared to LASIK.
Read MoreMeibomian Gland Dysfunction | Common Cause of Dry Eye
Dry eye affects over 300 million people worldwide. Small glands on the edges of your lids can get stopped up because their secretions get really thick….as in this video!
Read MoreLaser Vision Correction Turns 30 | Happy BDay to LASIK
Laser vision correction turns 30 years old this week. 30 years ago, Mrs. Cassady volunteered to have the first use of the excimer laser on her eye. Read how and why the FDA granted permission.
Read MoreNew Shingrix Vaccine Prevents Shingles
Center for Disease Control recommends Shingrix vaccine to prevent shingles in patients older than 55. Here’s why you might consider this new vaccine…after you consult your doctor.
Read MoreAsteroid Hyalosis | Benign Floaters in the Vitreous
This is a great video of asteroid hyalosis. You can see the white/yellow flecks moving inside the eye at the slit lamp. Believe it or not, asteroid hyalosis is normal and doesn’t even affect vision!
Read MoreMacular Degeneration | Signs and Symptoms
Macular degeneration can cause blindness. Learn the early warning signs and how you can distinguish symptoms of macular degeneration from other causes.
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