The eyes are two important organs in our body which can be susceptible to ailments. Cataract is one of them. Don’t be scared by reading this word, though. The more we learn about it, the better we can look after our eyes. In this article, we are going to discuss about the symptoms, causes, treatment [...]

A phakic intraocular lens implant can be used to correct either extreme farsightedness or extreme nearsightedness. Unlike other eye surgery procedures, your natural lens is not altered. Instead, an implantable lens is positioned in front of your natural lens, essentially making the new implant a permanent contact lens. This technique was developed from a similar [...]

You probably know someone who has experienced blindness. Two leading causes of blindness glaucoma and cataracts. Even though contact lens companies may not tell you up front that wearing contact lenses can cause blindness, multiple studies show that contact lenses may be a contributing factor in blindness, especially in developing countries. The World Health Organization [...]

The definition of dry eye syndrome is that it is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears to keep the eye moist and comfortable. Dry eye cases have nearly doubled over the last seven years and the list of lifestyle factors that can dry out your eyes is pretty [...]

Prior to the cataract surgery, the patient will visit with their eye doctor who notifies them of the situation. The doctor can recommend a professional surgeon capable of performing the operation. Additional appointments need to be made with this surgeon, to further examine the problem, and discuss the operation. This is the perfect time for [...]

Cataract surgery is the removal of the lens of the eye. The lens could become hazy as we age. This is referred to as cataract and is removed by surgery. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia. Over the years the surgery has been perfected and is performed by an ophthalmologist. A technique called phacoemulsification [...]

In an effort to stay healthy, and prevent disease many of us have been taking vitamins. When examining the physiology of our eyes, it makes sense in certain instances to supplement our diets, and improve the metabolism of tissues. There are several problems that arise with that point of view. The first; is that many [...]

Laser Vision Surgery refers to the corrective surgical procedures used to treat various visual disorders. More popularly known as refractive surgery, these vision correction procedures have made significant advances from its humble beginnings as radial keratotomy or RK. RK was used in Japan in the early 60s and although it seemed promising enough, it didn’t [...]