Cataracts vs Glaucoma: The Differences Between These Two Common Eye Conditions
Glaucoma and cataracts are two of the most common eye conditions among people in the United States and around the world. If you are like many people, you may not fully understand one of these conditions from the other. Understanding the difference between glaucoma and cataracts is important in developing a comprehensive regimen for eye… Read More
4 Early Warning Signs You May Have Cataracts
Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye procedures performed today. A cataract is the clouding of what normally is a clear lens of a person’s eye, and this clouding typically develops slowly over a period of time. Thanks to advances in modern medicine, cataracts can be corrected with a safe, outpatient procedure. But… Read More
5 Ways to Manage Dry Eye in the Summertime
If you are like most people, you want to make the most of the summer weather. Typically, enjoying the most that the summer has to offer includes spending time outside and engaging in different types of recreational activities. For some people, the summer months represent a time period in which they experience more severe dry… Read More
4 Tips to Protect Your Eyes from the Sun’s Harmful UV Rays this Summer
With summertime upon us, you’ll likely find yourself spending more time outdoors. As a result, you need to keep your eyes safe from harmful UV rays. There are four tips to bear in mind when it comes to enhancing protection against UV rays for your eyes this summer. Wear Sunglasses with Appropriate Lenses A key… Read More
Cataract Awareness Month: 4 Common Myths About Cataracts
June is National Cataract Awareness Month. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States, with more than 3 million surgeries performed last year alone. Even though it is common, a number of myths and misconceptions still exist about cataract surgery. We’ll address the 4 most common today. Myth 1… Read More
NASA Awards $5 Million for Development of Artificial Retina to be Developed in Part on the International Space Station
The National Aeronautic and Space Administration, NASA, has awarded a $5 million grant to LambdaVision to aid in that biotech company’s development of its protein-based artificial retina. The LambdaVision project is the first of its kind. If successful, the innovative artificial retina will restore meaningful vision to individuals who are blind or have significant visual… Read More
4 Tips to Avoid Foggy Glasses When Wearing a Mask
In mid-April, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a strong recommendation that all Americans wear face masks or other types of similar face coverings when in public. Because COVID-19 can be spread when an infected person is asymptomatic, this new course is intended to provide an additional strategy to protect people from… Read More
The “3×3 Plan” for Wearing Contact Lenses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended daily life for nearly everyone. From stay-at-home orders to overall concerns about becoming infected with the novel coronavirus, these are challenging times for all of us. As a contact lens wearer, you may wonder whether it’s safe for you to continue using this type of corrective eyewear. Overview of the… Read More
TearCare: A New Advancement in Chronic Dry Eye Treatment
Chronic dry eye or dry eye disease is a far more common problem than most people realize. The fact is that over 100 million people around the world suffer from the chronic dry eye at any given point in time. Many people worry that the gritty, scratchy, and even painful nature of dry eye is… Read More
HOT TOPICS: What is IPL, and How is it Used to Treat Dry Eye?
DID YOU KNOW: An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from dry eye. One of the main root causes of this disease is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. IPL therapy, or Intense Pulsed Light, from Lumenis is one of the newest ways to treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Dr. Matossian explains more about this advanced treatment in today’s video…. Read More
