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Apr

5 Tips For Contact Lens Wearers With Dry Eyes

While it is widely known that contact lens wearers often suffer from dry eyes, few are aware of why or how this issue develops. Data shows that improper contact lens wear and care can ultimately lead to dry eye issues and exacerbate existing ones. Patients who have dry eyes and w...

Mar

PRK Vision Correction for Astigmatism: How It Works and What to Expect

If you're suffering from astigmatism, one route you may take to correct it is undergoing PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) vision correction surgery. This procedure is commonly used to treat nearsightedness and farsightedness, but it can also be effective in correcting asti...

Feb

9 Reasons Why Getting Regular Eye Exams With An Eye Doctor Is Important For Eye Health

When it comes to quality of life, many of us overlook the importance of the eyes. Keeping the eyes healthy throughout life is vital for being able to perform daily tasks. As such, visits to the eye doctor should be of top priority. Here are 9 reasons why visiting the eye do...

Jan

LASIK vs. Cataract Surgery: What is the difference?

LASIK and Cataract Surgery are both performed to improve vision, but they are different surgeries that address different types of eye concerns. Cataracts cloud the vision, affecting the lens of the eye. Cataracts are caused by the breakdown of proteins in the eye. ...

Dec

What should I do if I have Blepharitis?

While the name may not be familiar to most patients, Blepharitis is a common eye condition. Its main effect is that it makes the eyelids red, swollen, and itchy. It is also characterized by dry flakes similar to dandruff on the eyelashes. While this condition makes patients feel...

Nov

Dos and don’ts after cataract surgery

Your eye lenses should be clear throughout your life, but when they lose their transparency and become cloudy, they develop cataracts. Cataracts can cause progressive, painless vision loss as things look blurry and hazy and lose color. Our cataract surgery in Brooklyn can h...

Oct

Can menopause cause eye problems?

Hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and weight gain are all well-known symptoms of menopause. But, did you know that menopause can cause eye problems, too? Hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone, fluctuate during menopause so that a woman's vision may b...

Sep

What is the best way to correct astigmatism?

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea - the clear covering over your eye – is slightly irregular in shape. This irregularity prevents light from adequately entering your eye, resulting in blurry vision at any or all distances. In addition to being born with it, you can d...

Nov

What common health problems can an eye exam detect?

While regular visits to the eye doctor are the best way to ensure you maintain optimal vision, there are other benefits as well. By inspecting the lens, retina, and optic nerve, your doctor can detect a wide range of systemic health problems, often before symptoms become evident...

Oct

My vision is blurry after LASIK, is that normal?

The short answer? Yes. LASIK is safe, quick and effective, but it is still a surgical procedure, and it takes time for your body to heal. For the most part, patients' vision returns to normal (meaning clear, sharp vision) within a couple of days. For some patients, however...

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