Raising Awareness: The American Glaucoma Society’s Family Matters Program
By Ye Elaine Wang, MD Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” affects millions of individuals worldwide. It’s a condition that can have a profound impact not only on those diagnosed with the disease but also on their loved ones. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, which can lead to irreversible vision loss… Read More
Harvard Eye Associates Offers New State-of-the-Art Cataract Treatment
Patients are more likely to achieve 20/20 vision with the new Light Adjustable Lens™ from RxSight®. Orange County, Ca.—Harvard Eye Associates, one of the country’s leading cataract surgery treatment and research centers, announced a new, state-of-the-art cataract treatment called the Light Adjustable Lens this month. The Light Adjustable Lens is the first and only intraocular… Read More
How to Use Your FSA and HSA for LASIK Eye Surgery
For those interested in knowing if you can use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) for LASIK surgery, the good news is that you can! First thing first: what are an FSA and HSA? An FSA account provides you with the opportunity of setting aside pre-tax dollars that come from your… Read More
Press Release: Harvard Eye Associates Offers Pioneering New Glaucoma Treatment
The Latest DURYSTA™ Glaucoma Treatment Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Savak Teymoorian of Harvard Eye Associates, assisted in the research and development of a new glaucoma drug. Laguna Hills, Ca.—Harvard Eye Associates is able to offer patients dealing with glaucoma a revolutionary new eye treatment that was researched and developed by one of its own board-certified ophthalmologists,… Read More
LASIK vs. PRK: What’s the difference?
In the field of ophthalmology, refractive surgery is an elective surgical procedure performed to improve the refractive capabilities of the eye and decrease or eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Of all the techniques implemented, LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and PRK (photo-refractive keratectomy) are the most widely used corneal refractive surgery techniques today… Read More
Considering Cataract Surgery? What You Should Know.
If you feel that your vision is getting blurred, as if you were looking through a fogged-up window, there is a chance you have developed cataracts. This corresponds to the loss of the normal transparency of the lens of the eye, which makes it difficult to perform simple, everyday tasks, such as reading, watching a… Read More
