How To Prevent Blindness And Macular Degeneration

Presents suggestions on what to do and what not to do to prevent blindness and macular degeneration.

Why Eye Lasik is Necessary for Athletes

A write up on why athletes should opt for eye lasik to improve their performance in their area of sports and the benefit brought about by eye lasik surgery.

What Does Lasik Stand For?

Lasik stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. Keratomileusis means the carving of the cornea in order to reshape it.

Finally, It Is Now Possible To Comfortably Wear Daily Disposable Contact Lenses On Your Dry Eyes

Thousands of people who wear contact lenses have been kept from the freedom and convenience of daily disposable lenses due to dry eyes. Single use contact lenses are in the process of a makeover, find out if the new designs may help you see more comfortably.

Did You Know That You Have Options in Surgical Eye Care Procedures?

Did you know that there are several kinds of eye surgeries which improve vision? These types of surgeries on the eyes are called refractive surgery.

Have You Considered Monovision

As we age, our eyes gradually become less able to change focus to close-up objects. If we have otherwise normal vision, we can see down the road just fine, but need reading glasses.

Lasik Vision Surgery: New Technology Prevents Side Effects

If you've considered getting lasik surgery but were concerned about some of the less-than-desirable side effects, you'll be glad to hear that new technology is reducing those dreaded halos and glare.

Safety in the Chair and on The Table - Laser Safety Glasses and Dental Eyewear Protection

Doctors use protective glasses and eyewear to shield their eyes from harmful backlash when performing dental procedures, skin resurfacing and other cosmetic surgery procedures. Lab technicians also benefit from laser safety glasses when completing scientific experiments and research.

Reading Glasses and Eyeglass Frames - Easy Steps To Finding The Perfect Fit

Selecting the right pair of eyeglass frames for your features may not be that simple. Learn how to navigate your way through all the trendy frame designs and find the ones that work for you. This simple technique works for reading glasses, sunglasses, and prescription eyewear.

Why Cheaper is Not Always Better

Have you noticed some LASIK advertisements for “$499 per eye!” or some such amount? If you’re interested in having LASIK eye surgery, you may be wondering where to have it done.

Cosmetic Eye Laser Surgery

Cosmetic eye surgery is done on the upper and lower eyelids with the help of lasers. Certain age-related changes take place to the tissues around the eye. Elasticity of skin is decreased, causing changes in the tone of skin. Eyebrows start to droop and waste skin accumulates on the upper and lower eyelids. Fat may get collected in the form of small bags under the eyes. Tendons around the eye lose laxity. This loosens the support structure of the eyelids and may lead to faulty positioning of eyelids. These age-related changes may sometimes be found in young people with certain conditions such as disthyroid eye disease and facial nerve palsy.

Private Label Branding in Contact Lenses

If you are accustomed to the major brand names of contact lenses such as Acuvue, Bausch and Lomb, and Ciba, you may be surprised to receive a prescription for a brand that you have never heard of before. However, with patients having more options about where to buy their contact lenses than ever before, more doctors are turning to private label contact lenses.

Are You Suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)?

Computer vision syndrome is a term that describes eye-related problems and the other symptoms caused by prolonged computer use. Do you have eyestrain, dry, irritated eyes and blurry vision after hours at the computer? You may have Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Here are some tips to keep it at bay...

Contact Lenses Explained

Discover what kinds of contact lenses are available and how to take care of them.