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LASIK, otherwise known as laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a very popular procedure for correcting vision problems and is performed across the United States and around the globe. Laser vision correction works by reshaping the cornea to produce better vision results.  By reshaping the cornea, light traveling through it is properly focused on the retina. Across… Read More

Cataract surgery is a common procedure and is performed thousands of times in the United States each year.  During the surgery, the cataract is removed and an intraocular lens is inserted. What many people may not be aware of is the many options available in intraocular lenses. An intraocular lens is an implant that is… Read More

If you become impatient very easily, you may have faster eye movements. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland have published a study that may shed some light as to why certain people are perfectly content waiting in a long grocery store line, for example, while others feel compelled to move to find shorter lines…. Read More

It may be possible to identify glaucoma and other eye diseases by observing the eye movements of people as they watch television. A team of researchers at City University London put this idea to the test by comparing 44 patients with glaucoma against 32 elderly patients who had good vision. Eye tracking devices were used… Read More

LASIK has changed the vision for the better for millions over the past decades.  For those 40 and over, LASIK may be a great option to improve or even correct vision. As the eyes age, it becomes more likely a person will need reading glasses, especially after the age of 40.  Today, individuals in their… Read More

Most people are aware that smoking is bad for your health. It’s linked to heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and other cancers throughout the body, including the kidneys, bladder, throat, mouth and more. Researchers have also known for some time that smoking also poses a higher risk for the development of cataracts in the eyes…. Read More

Vision correction methods seem to expand every year.  More and better options become available as technology improves.  Here are some of the options in vision correction: Laser eye surgery continues to top the list of vision correction methods.  There are a variety of forms of laser eye surgery with LASIK topping the list in popularity. … Read More

Cataracts are the cause of half of all blindness and 33% of visual impairment worldwide. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision. Cataracts can impact just one eye or both eyes and can develop slowly over time.  Although some children are born with cataracts, it… Read More

Prior to LASIK surgery, your doctor will check your medical history and look for a variety of conditions, including dry eyes. It is important to let your doctor know if you suffer from dry eye prior to surgery, as your surgeon may want to treat it before surgery. LASIK surgery is designed to improve vision… Read More

Dry eye can be a fairly common side effect of LASIK vision correction due to the potential for reduced sensitivity of the corneal nerves, leading to a reduction in tear production. Tears are necessary to lubricate and protect the eyes and if there is not adequate tear production, the eyes can become irritated. Symptoms of… Read More