Both bladeless LASIK and regular LASIK are procedures to help correct your vision by making permanent changes to your cornea. However, the two procedures differ in how our eye surgeon approaches making that correction and what tools we use. Understanding the differences between the two can help guide your decision on which one is best suited for… Read More »
A toric intraocular lens is a specially designed lens that is custom-fitted to correct your astigmatism to deliver sharper, better-focused vision without additional corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses. These lenses are implanted during cataract surgery where your natural lens is replaced. What Is Astigmatism? If your eye’s cornea or lens has a naturally irregular shape, light will… Read More »
Eyelid malposition can negatively affect your vision. Thankfully, reconstructive oculoplastic treatments are available to help. If you are experiencing vision problems due to the position of your eyelids, here is what you should know. What Do Reconstructive Oculoplastic Treatments Correct? Various causes of eye malposition are addressed through reconstructive oculoplastic treatments. The most common include: Eyelid retractions:… Read More »
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that causes the loss of central vision, making activities like reading, driving, and recognizing faces extremely challenging. If distorted sight or dark, blurry areas in your focal viewpoint are compromising your independence and quality of life, understand you are not alone. Nearly 20 million Americans have some form of macular degeneration. Learning… Read More »
When it comes to protecting your vision, scheduling a comprehensive eye exam should be at the top of your list of things to do this month. Your vision is one of the most important resources you have, impacting every part of your life. Yet, for many people, there are risks to vision and eye health overall that… Read More »
Did you know that around 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma? With January being Glaucoma Awareness Month, this is a good time to learn more about this eye disease. Glaucoma is a leading cause of permanent vision loss. But finding it early and managing it can help prevent this from happening. How do you know if you… Read More »
Are you seeing oddly-shaped spots that quickly move out of the way when you look at them? Those are called eye floaters. Everyone sees eye floaters, but if you start seeing more than usual, you may need medical attention. What Are Eye Floaters? Eye floaters appear as shadows that float around a person’s vision. But there… Read More »
Cataracts are a medical condition where a person’s eye lens becomes cloudy. As people age, it is possible for the proteins within the eye to break down and then combine, which creates a cloudy effect. Clouding in your eye can cause a number of symptoms including problems seeing at night, seeing a “halo” surrounding lights, and… Read More »
Your eyes are the gateway to the visual world around you. Not only that, but they are also instrumental in nonverbal human communication. But what happens when your body works against their proper, comfortable functioning? That’s precisely what happens with several troublesome eyelid conditions that will be discussed in this blog. Thankfully, reconstructive oculoplastic services have never… Read More »
Diabetes is a long-term condition that impairs your body’s capacity to convert food into energy. In other words, your body struggles to produce enough insulin–or does not use it properly–to manage your blood sugar. It can affect many other parts of the body if not managed properly, such as the heart, kidneys, and eyes. Diabetic… Read More »
