The Sun and Your Eyes
Most Americans are aware of the risks of sunburn and skin cancer from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But did you know UV and
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Nutrition and Your Eyes—Summarized
Since good nutrition is such an important part of maintaining good overall health, it would be reasonable to expect that it would play an
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Cataract Surgery Recovery
Over time, age and metabolic changes to the eye can cause the development of cataracts and loss of transparency, impairing vision. Patients often report
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Cataracts in Ancient Egypt
Have you ever wondered how vision problems were treated hundreds or thousands of years ago? If you thought there weren’t any treatments before modern day
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Macular Degeneration
We’ve all heard about it, we all know someone with it and we all fear having that diagnosis. What exactly is macular degeneration and
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Keratonconus: New Technology Available
Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory eye condition in which the normally round dome-shaped cornea progressively thins causing a cone-like bulge to develop. This results in
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Eye Surgery for Farsightedness
Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a common vision problem, affecting about one-fourth of the population. People with hyperopia can see distant objects well, but have difficulty
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What Can LASIK Correct?
LASIK is a surgical procedure that uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness
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LASIK Candidate
LASIK eye surgery can be very successful when performed on the right patient. LASIK can treat severe degrees of nearsightedness, moderate amounts of farsightedness
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What Does Refractive Surgery Mean?
Refractive surgery is eye surgery that is performed to eliminate or reduce dependency on contact lenses or glasses, although some people still need prescription
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