Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Is your eyesight severely visually impaired, and are you not a qualified candidate for LASIK, PRK, or phakic IOL surgery? If it is, you do not have to worry because many people above 40 years face the same challenge. There are a number of factors that can disqualify you from common […]
Eyelid Lesions: Types, Symptoms, and treatment
Eyelid Lesions: Types, Symptoms, and treatment Your eyelid skin is the thinnest and the most exposed area of your entire skin. In addition to that, it contains almost all the skin structures, which explains why your eyelid is prone to malignant, benign, or cancerous lesions. An eyelid lesion consists of damaged or injured cells exhibiting […]
Chalazion or Stye
Chalazion or Stye Chalazion refers to a medical condition related to the meibomian or tarsal glands found in the eyelids of the eyes. These glands keep your eyes lubricated by periodically secreting an oily substance via outlets located under the eyelids, just past the eyelashes. This oily secretion traps a film of moisture over the […]
Retinal Floaters: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment And Prevention
If you have dots or specks that move away when you try to look at them directly in your field of vision, chances are high you have retinal floaters. Retinal floaters are clusters of clogged protein cells in the vitreous humor. They appear as black or gray lines and dots in your vision. However, what […]
Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms and Treatment
Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that progressively develops in diabetic patients and causes gradual blindness in both eyes due to the damage of the retina. Patients who have had diabetes for five years stand a 25% chance of developing non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). This probability increases to 60% for people who have had […]
5 reasons why top athletes choose LASIK eye surgery
Vision is indispensable to every physical performance in the field. All professional athletes have an obligation to achieve ultimate performance in their respective sports. Since vision is essential while playing or training, vision correction ensures athletes will not have to worry about their eyes. It enables them to fully focus on performance. This explains why […]
5 Benefits of Laser LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery is the leading laser surgery procedure performed widely to correct refractive vision conditions and to advance the vision. The greatest motivation behind this surgery is freedom from wearing glasses and contacts. It is non-painful and it takes less than 15 minutes. You will be able to go home hours after the surgery […]
Children’s Myopia (Nearsightedness) Risks linked To Smartphone Use
Unlike in the past, when children enjoyed outdoor games and activities, children currently stay locked starting at smartphones. While they enjoy watching videos and playing games, this habit leads to negative effects on their vision. It gets worse when an excessive obsession with using these devices sets in. The use of smartphones has led to […]
Recovery tips from a cataract surgery
After cataract surgery: Recovery tips from a cataract surgery Cataract surgery is one of the most widely performed and safe eye procedures in the country. The surgery is done as a one-day case and you should be able to go home the same day. The procedure itself takes less than 20 minutes and it is […]