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Different intraocular lenses (IOLs) can be implanted to achieve customized results based on your visual goals. Monofocal for distance. The standard IOL is a one focus lens. This option is typically covered by medical insurance. The most common visual goal is best distance, and this requires glasses for clear vision at intermediate and near. Monofocal […]
Pataday (olopatadine) was prescription only, is now over the counter, and continues to be one of the most successful drops for eye allergies. It is available as once daily, twice daily and extra strength. The majority of eyes benefit the most from twice daily, and that version is the best value. Current market rate is […]
Congratulations on successfully wearing contact lenses! Here is some advice designed to keep you on a path of success: Wash Your Hands! Wash, rinse and dry your hands each time you put in or take out your lenses. Avoid oily or heavily scented soaps. If you need a moisturizer, use it after you handle your […]
Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent condition across the globe, affecting people of all ages and demographics. Treatment of DED starts simple and can become more complex depending upon the severity of the condition and how each patient responds to treatment. 99% of all dry eye cases require some form of lubrication, and the number of […]
I already have scleral lenses, why get a new pair? Congratulations! You know first hand the benefits of this category of lens. Here are some thoughts to consider: The latest generation of scleral lenses have been even more comfortable. We can now customize the back surface of the lenses to a higher degree. It’s important […]
The FDA has approved Vuity, the first eye drop to help with presbyopia. We had the opportunity to work with George Waring MD when he was a surgeon at Emory Vision Correction Center in the early days of LASIK. We found him to be an engaging, thoughtful leader. He is now the principal study […]
The Amsler grid can help detect early signs of retinal disease and monitor changes in vision after diagnosis. If you have dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it is important to monitor your vision with an Amsler grid. The grid will help you detect the progression of dry AMD to the wet form of the disease […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is categorized into four main stages: Early, Intermediate, Advanced, and Wet In its early stages, the following signs of macular degeneration can go unnoticed. Though some may experience: The gradual loss of ability to see objects clearly The shape of objects appears distorted Straight lines look wavy or crooked Loss of […]
In large scale clinical trials funded by the National Eye Institute, the AREDS2 formula benefited people with intermediate or late age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There was no tangible benefit for people with early AMD or for people who do not have AMD. Keep in mind though that nutritional supplements cannot prevent AMD. However, the AREDS2 […]
The medical name for a stye is hordeolum (or hordeola if there are more than one). Styes are a very common type of infection of the eyelid. Usually, only one eye is affected, although you can develop more than one stye at a time, even on the same lid. There are two types of stye: external styes and […]
