Smoking has been linked to major health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, stroke, and cancer, but most people aren't aware that smoking affects vision...
More than half of all Americans develop cataracts by the time they reach the age of 80. The lens in the eye is normally clear and as you age the lens can become cloudy in one or both eyes and causes blurred vision...
Many of you who are getting ready for cataract surgery also have an astigmatism and have wondered if that can be fixed at the same time as the cataract surgery. Now, here are the FAQs to help you out...
Don't let the world pass you by in a blur. Instead, find out how monovision can help you see life more clearly. As we age, there are certainties we accept. For many, presbyopia or "aging eye" is one of them...
Visiting the eye doctor at least once a year is an important part of self-care when you have diabetes. You may wonder why this is necessary, especially if you have no apparent vision problems...
Not all eye appointments are equal. You could be seeing the doctor for a variety of eye issues or ailments, many of which might require different diagnostic routes...
If you've got cataracts, and cataract surgery has been recommended, you may be wondering about your available treatment options...
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States today, particularly as people age...
Vision floaters are the small dark spots, lines, or other shapes you may see floating around in your eyes. Most of the time they are harmless, and simply annoying...
Glaucoma is a chronic and progressive disease that causes deterioration of the optic nerves. These are the nerves that carry visual messages of what the eye sees to the brain...
Cataract surgery has both grown and changed in the last 15 years, and in recent years cataract laser surgery has become more popular...
You've probably been hearing a lot about cataract surgery recently, especially laser cataract surgery, since one in three older Americans eventually have cataract surgery...
Although age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has no cure, there are many successful remedies and treatments that may slow the progression of this disease...
Having good eyesight is one of the most valuable physical traits we have as humans. We need sharp vision for everyday moments such as driving a car, reading a book, watching our kids and grandkids play, or even looking into someone's eyes...
Your vision lets you see and enjoy the world around you. To protect the health of your eyes, you deserve world class eye care. To find that, you need to choose your eye care center carefully. When selecting an eye care center, keep the following tips in mind...
Often called Age-Related Macular Degeneration or AMD, macular degeneration is a common eye condition that causes vision loss. AMD causes damage to the macula, which is what lets you see objects that are straight ahead...
Cataracts are the clouding of your eye's natural lens. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye clump together and block the lens from sending clear images to the retina. In turn, this effect causes the typical cataract symptoms...
If you have a serious eye condition and need a corrective surgery for your eyes, you will need to find a reputable eye doctor. Your optometrist, friends, or family may be able to recommend someone to you...
June is Cataract Awareness Month. To help increase awareness of this issue, we're focusing on cataracts on this blog, and we're explaining the importance of cataract surgery. Here are some compelling facts about this condition...
Many people think of going to the eye doctor as "kids stuff". That's particularly true for people who've had perfect vision their whole lives. If you're in this group, you may think that you don't need routine eye exams...
During cataract surgery, your eye's natural lens is removed and replaced by a synthetic one. This is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the US every year, and it's increasingly done with the aid of a laser...
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) has an outstanding success rate, with 96% of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better, according to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery...
In 2017 the average basic laser cataract surgery cost in the U.S. ranged from $3,600 to $6,000 per eye, if you paid everything yourself. For an advanced technology lens, which corrects astigmatism, there's usually an additional $500 or $1,000 cost per eye....
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness among seniors in the United States. This condition is very serious, and you should take steps to protect yourself. To help you stay informed, here is a look at the risk factors...
One surprising "side effect" of cataract surgery is that in addition to removing your cataracts, it can improve your vision. Patients who have had to wear glasses their entire lives have reported that they have 20/20 vision after a cataract surgery...
LASIK eye surgery is the most effective way to correct your vision issues, but some people are reluctant to get this procedure because they are worried about having blades or scalpels near their eyes...
If you're ready to say goodbye to your glasses, it's time to consider LASIK surgery. One of the first questions most people have is...
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is when you can see objects close up but you can't see them from far away. Being one of the most common types of visual issues, it can occur in people of all ages...
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world, and if you have cataracts, deciding to undergo cataract surgery is the only answer...
LASIK eye surgery is a fast, virtually painless procedure that can correct your vision. With this surgery, an eye surgeon uses a laser to reshape the cornea of your eye to permanently correct your vision...
If you want to correct your vision, you may be considering all laser LASIK. To help you decide if LASIK eye surgery is right for you, check out the following benefits....
Macular degeneration falls into two categories: wet and dry. Dry tends to develop more slowly and isn't linked to severe vision loss...
Also known as blepharoplasty, cosmetic eyelid surgery is one of the most common types of cosmetic surgery. Patients turn to this surgery for a number of different reasons. If you are considering this surgery, here's what you need to know about the process...
To safeguard the health of your eyes, you should see the eye doctor on a regular basis. They can help you determine if you need glasses, adjust your existing prescription, or help diagnose serious issues...
When it comes to eye care, many people use the terms ophthalmologist, optometrist, and optician interchangeably. However, all of these terms mean distinctly different things. Here's a closer look at these concepts....
Read moreFloaters are odd shapes or effects that appear in your field of vision. They are actually really common, and in most cases, they don't pose a problem. However, in some cases, they can signal bigger issues...
Your eyes are one of the most important assets you have, and you need the right professionals to help you take care of them. Wondering what to look for when choosing an eye care center? Well, if you want world class eye care, here's what you need to consider...
If you are nervous about the thought of having eye surgery to correct cataracts, it's a perfectly normal feeling. But, you can take comfort from the knowledge that cataract surgery has become routine, and it's one of the safest eye procedures you can have...
Treatment for glaucoma can include prescription eye drops, medication, or surgery. There are pros and cons to each of these treatment options, and your eye doctor can help you determine which treatment is right for your situation...
Dr. O'Brien is not only an advocate of laser vision correction as a doctor, but also as a patient. He shares personally how laser vision correction has made his life better...
Dry eye is a relatively common but annoying condition. Also known by the medical term, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dry eyes are actually a set of symptoms related to a dry cornea, meaning the quantity and/or quality of tears do not keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated...
If you have been told that you need cataract surgery to improve your vision, it is important to choose an eye surgeon with experience and skill. After all, you want to have the best possible outcome from your surgery...
Advanced Surface Treatment eye surgery, or AST for short, is a laser vision correction procedure that is an attractive option for many people who are not candidates for traditional LASIK vision correction...
Cataracts are an extremely common eye condition among middle-aged and older adults. In fact, more than 22 million American adults over the age of 40 suffer from them. Not all cataracts are the same though. There are actually three distinct types of cataracts...
The modern approach to cataract treatment involves the removal of the clouded lens and replacement with a clear synthetic intraocular transplant. Surgeons may utilize a manual approach or laser-assisted surgical technique to perform the cataract removal and intraocular lens transplant...
If you are considering corrective eye surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. There are actually several different types of eye surgeries to correct vision - each is a little bit different. In this blog post, we'll explore the three most common types of refractive eye surgery - LASIK, AST and CK - and discuss how each one handles different types of vision impairments...
If you suffer from eye floaters, you understand the frustration that comes with seeing something cross your field of vision without ever being able to really focus on it. If you're like many people with eye floaters, you may have found yourself wondering if you will ever have floater-free vision again...
Age-related macular degeneration, a condition that makes it difficult or impossible for people to continue doing the everyday things they love to do, is a common eye problem...
If you have been told you have glaucoma and that your doctor is recommending glaucoma surgery, you probably have a lot of questions about what's involved, how to prepare, and what to expect the day of your surgery...
Sometimes after having cataract surgery, a patient will experience blurred or double vision. This can occur because of a condition known as posterior capsule opacity (PCO). When PCO is present, a haze develops in the eye's natural membrane behind the artificial intraocular implant...
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