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Spring is a great time to spend outdoors. The sun is out but not harsh, and the environment is gorgeous. While these are some of the most attractive things about spring, they may also hinder all the fun you could have planned. Because of the abundance of tiny seeds and pollen in the air, you can easily get eye allergies.
You probably know that diet and exercise can help with everything, from high blood pressure to diabetes. However, do you know that it can also help you see better? There is universal agreement that nutrients and a healthy diet can help improve vision. Proper nutrition can help delay vision issues later in life and, to some extent, restore certain acuity losses.
Glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs due to damage to the optic nerve, preventing proper drainage of ocular fluids. It is usually caused by high intraocular pressure, which can lead to vision loss if not treated. There is no cure for glaucoma, but treatment can help prevent blindness.
A well-informed patient is key to a successful surgical procedure, including ICL surgery. It would help if you understood what to expect from the treatment you are considering. Your eye doctor wants to help you preserve and care for your eyesight and eyes in the best way possible.
Often, people only get a comprehensive eye exam once they detect a vision problem or need a new prescription. More than 100 million people worldwide live with correctable vision problems. The CDC estimates that only half of American adults at risk for vision loss recently visited an eye doctor.
Microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is a minimally invasive procedure that offers a solution for patients who are not responding to medication or who cannot tolerate it.
The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is the first and only premium IOL that can fine-tuned and adjusted after insertion.
Regular visits to the eye doctor do more than check your vision. Your eyes can provide eye doctors with vital information about various health conditions. They can spot signs of specific health issues before other symptoms appear. So, regular eye checkups should be part of your regular wellness checks.
LASIK is a surgical procedure that helps correct refractive errors. Patients who do not want to wear eyeglasses or contacts can get the surgery. Vision correction surgery uses advanced technology to map and assess the eye's unique features.
Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea thins out and cannot maintain its round curve. When that happens, the cornea swells and protrudes outward into a cone.