Yearly Archives: 2015

Vision ranks as one of our key senses to navigating the world. Keeping your vision in the best shape possible should be a priority as we age. Part of aging involves the lens becoming less flexible when no disease process is present. With a disease, finding ways to maximize our senses makes for better quality […]

Many types of vision problems exist. The common ones are myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. The following defines what each problem is: Myopia Affected patients have difficulty focusing on objects at a distance. Compelled to wear glasses or contact lenses, patients have difficulty in performing day to day tasks, especially driving. Myopia can manifest in […]

Patients affected by astigmatism have blurry vision problems and need corrective laser eye surgery. Constraints exist to wearing glasses and contacts. Often a toric lens has become a common treatment for astigmatism, which is performed during the time of cataract surgery. What is astigmatism? Those affected with this condition have problems focusing on objects. The […]

Patients affected with dry eyes deal with itching and burning of the eyes constantly. Medical conditions such as faulty eye surgery and inherent allergies can cause these symptoms. Externalities such as pollution and overheated surroundings can contribute to these conditions as well. Women over 40 experience dry eye symptoms due to hormonal changes that cause […]

Information online comes so readily available that is has sometimes become more of a bane than a boon. Discerning what is relevant and trustworthy information about laser eye surgery takes time. To make matters, worse, conflicting stories can add to the confusion from less than reputable sites. Take the time to check the source of […]

Accommodative intraocular (IOL) lenses are a safe solution for obtaining clear eyesight at multiple distances – far and near. Implanted into the eyes, they are unlike traditional monofocal lenses that provide focus only on one point in space. But accommodative (IOL) simulate the mechanism of the natural eye and function of its crystalline lens. How […]

While an option exists to go with eyeglasses and contact lenses to improve your vision, it cannot be refuted how valuable the freedom from these two options is. Many reasons exist to choose laser eye surgery, but the most common reason why people opt for LASIK is its simplicity, affordability, quickness, and the amazing results […]

How long has it been since you considered the health of your eyes? Now, compare that to health of your skin. Like many, we seldom think about our eyesight, let along the things to do to preserve good vision. Often we only think about the health of our eyes when we start suffering from poor […]

If you are a seasoned camper and have been wearing contact lenses for years, then you know how difficult it can be for those who go camping for the first time wearing their contact lenses. For the novice campers with contact lenses out there, here are the top five things to do when camping with […]

Choosing the right eyeglasses can be quite daunting especially if it is your first time wearing them. Just thinking about it can be quite overwhelming as there are so many things to consider, from how they will complement the shape of your face, to whether they’ll be the right ones for the job and other […]