Yearly Archives: 2015

Best Procedure for Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness otherwise known as myopia means a person experiences blurred vision when attempting to see objects far from them. The condition happens when the eyeball itself becomes elongated or the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) itself elongates. This results in too much curvature so when the light passes through it does not […]

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What Patients Think of LASIK

Having good eyesight in your later years makes a world of difference in the quality of life. Good eyesight means a person is less likely to fall, will remain more active, and better able to maintain intellectual activities. Many elderly simply have minor problems that have a major impact on eyesight. LASIK seems to take […]

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Removal Of The Digital Strain On Your Eyesight

Removal of the Digital Strain on your Eyesight Over a period of time, our dependency on computers, tablets, phones etc has increased. The convenience of being able to stay connected even while on the move unfortunately, comes with a price! The digital strain caused as a result of looking into the harsh light emanating from […]

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Eye Are A Window To Your Overall Health

Eyes are a Window to your Overall Health Eyes are not only a window to your soul but also to your overall health. We may not see it but the way our eyes react everyday may reveal a lot about your body. Eyes are exposed to the environment constantly. Sun, cold, heat, rain or snow […]

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5 Treatable Eye Diseases That Can Lead to Blindness

Visual impairment has become a global and increasing problem. It was estimated by the World Health Organization that by 2020, 7.9 billion people globally will be affected by vision. The estimation includes all age groups. Moreover, many of those who will become affected will suffer from blindness. The good thing however becomes that many eye […]

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5 Facts That You May Not Know About Diabetic Eye Disease

One of the complications of diabetes develops as diabetic eye disease. However, not many diabetic patients are familiar with diabetic eye disease so here are 5 facts that you may not have discovered about diabetic eye disease:   1. Diabetic eye disease is not diabetic retinopathy   Diabetic eye disease develops differently than diabetic retinopathy. […]

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Having Custom LASIK Done

The VISX STAR laser is a powerful piece of equipment that allows a surgeon to perform extremely detailed surgery. As one of the more advanced methods of Lasik, the use of the VISX STAR is tailored to the individual instead of taking a "one size fits all" approach to vision correction. Using WaveScan, the doctor […]

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Dangers of Swimming with Contact Lenses

Back in 2012, there was a story in the Daily Mail about a young woman named Jennie Hurst, who went for a swim with contact lenses on and some days later turned out one eye blind. Going blind from misuse of contact lenses is not an urban legend. The dangers of swimming with contacts are […]

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Tips for Wearing Contacts in the Summer

Summer’s here again. So are all kinds of outdoor fun! Beaches to swim in, mountains to climb, new places to travel to and visit. Having good vision makes outdoor activities more enjoyable, but if you’re wearing contact lenses, extra care is essential for maintaining eye health and minimizing risks for dry eyes and eye infection. […]

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Overcoming Monovision

The visual issues that many people develop in later life can be irritating, particularly for people whose self-image is that they do not wear glasses nor need any sort of corrective work done. For these individuals, the entire process is a pain that they do not want in their lives. Monovision is one possible solution […]

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