Refractive Lens Exchange, am I a suitable candidate?
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Replaces Your Eye’s Natural Lens With A Soft Gel Intra Ocular Lens (IOL) To Correct Your Refractive Error And Achieve Sharper Focus. Refractive Lens Exchange Is A Better Surgical Procedure Than Lasik Surgery For People Over 40 With Hyperopia. Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery procedure is virtually identical to cataract surgery. Patients over 40 with a […]
The 411 On Retinal Detachment
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the inside of the eye. It’s made up of different layers, including the light-sensing cells known as photoreceptors that are essential for sight. A layer of underlying supporting tissue contains blood vessels that supply the photoreceptors with the food and oxygen they need to stay […]
What is Myopia?
Myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness, is a vision condition whereby close objects can be seen clearly while distant objects appear blurred. As such, people with myopia have difficulty seeing a movie or the television screen clearly, a blackboard in class or while driving in traffic. Myopia is caused when the eyeball is too long […]
Pterygium – What’s it, really?
A pterygium is a growth of the conjunctiva or mucous membrane that covers the white part of your eye over the cornea. The cornea is the clear front covering of the eye. This benign or non-cancerous growth is often shaped like a wedge. A pterygium usually does not cause problems or require treatment, but it […]
All You Need To Know About Cataracts
A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. It begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina works by converting the light that comes through the lens into signals. The retina sends the signals to […]
Glaucoma – More Than Meets The Eye
Like a thief in the night, glaucoma can rob you of your vision, slowly damaging your eyes and causing irreparable harm. Despite having been around for eons, researchers remain puzzled by what causes glaucoma in most cases. While available treatments can delay vision loss, there is no cure for glaucoma, resulting in the eye condition […]
Healthy Life Tips For Seniors
Generally, studies have shown that people are living longer these days and there seems to be a direct correlation between a healthy lifestyle and minimal years of disability. In those studies, it was determined that people with healthy lifestyles lived longer and also experienced fewer years of being ill compared to those not adopting healthy […]
Dealing With Diabetic Retinopathy
An eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes, diabetic retinopathy affects blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye. It’s important for anyone diagnosed with diabetes to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. While diabetic retinopathy may not present any symptoms initially, in later stages of the disease blood vessels in the retina start to bleed into […]
The important in maintaining good eye health
Regular eye exams are very important in maintaining good eye health and correcting any vision problems which may exist. People of all ages should receive frequent checkups in order to prevent visual impairment for conditions such as glaucoma, which can be managed if it is detected in its early stages. In fact, according to a […]