Tag Archives: Eye

Our eyes are indispensable, and slowly losing one’s sight can be a traumatizing experience that limits independence. Many eye diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration, become worse with age. However, there are a few actions that can be taken to prevent eye disease and keep our eyes healthy. The ...

Diet is important to our overall health, but certain foods have been found to benefit specific areas of the body. Vision is an important part of how we interact with the world. When eye health declines, people look for remedies. Corrective wear, treatments, and surgeries are all options for responding ...

Although eye procedures are generally safe, they can be intimidating for any patient – and for good reason! By asking your ophthalmologist these questions, you’ll better understand the procedure and gain greater peace of mind: 1 – Is my refractive error within the FDA’s approved range? Laser Vision Correction is ...

With nearly 40 million Americans and more than 100 million people worldwide wearing contact lenses, contact lens-related eye infections are on the rise. Contact lens-related eye infections can range from mild to severe and are generally the result of handling or replacing contact lenses without proper sanitization. Contact Lens-Induced Papillary ...

Cataract surgery is performed on millions of Americans each year and is a relatively successful operation. Of the 3 million Americans who have cataract surgery every year, nearly 98% of them report the operation as successful. And while only 0.05% of people report postoperative complications, they do occur. The most ...

An estimated 36 million Americans wear contacts on a daily basis. Contacts are one of the safest and most comfortable forms of vision correction – most of the time. Contact wearers could potentially damage their eyes if they don’t properly care for their contact lenses. Here are a few critical ...

When it comes to your eyes, you should never settle for anything less than the best. Choosing an eye doctor can be a challenging process, but there are a few key factors you can look for to ensure that you have found a reputable practice. The eye doctor you choose ...

People who suffer from poor eyesight might consider undergoing Lasik surgery. Lasik surgery is used to correct poor vision and allow people to see without glasses or contacts. After living with contacts or glasses for a while, having eye surgery can seem like a welcome option. Lasik works by using ...

Diabetic retinopathy resulting in impaired vision is one of the leading causes of blindness in American adults today. It accounts for most cases of new blindness in adults between the ages of 20 and 74. While this problem affects millions of Americans, it is also a highly preventable issue. What ...