As a refractive surgeon, I have had the great privilege and pleasure to help tens of thousands of people get out of their glasses and contact lenses. Over the past 25 years, we have developed […]

Laser technology for clear uncorrected vision has existed for about 30 years, and often leads people to LASIK and PRK, which are by far the two most common procedures for vision correction.  In some cases, an […]

Cataracts are a common eye condition that affect virtually everyone if you live long enough. Typically it’s in our 60s and 70s when we notice more glare, blur, difficulty reading road signs, but often times […]

LASIK surgery is a popular option for people with vision problems who want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contacts. What we need to realize is that there are several predictable changes […]

Good eye health is obviously super important for maintaining a good quality of life. Eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy are on the rise(1). While genetics play a role in […]

LASIK Alternatives If you have been imagining a life with less dependence on contact lenses or glasses, it can be disappointing to be told that you are not a candidate for LASIK. However, the road […]

Most people, when considering their vision, will get their annual exam from their local optometrist. An optometrist (OD) performs eye exams and vision tests, prescribes glasses and contact lenses, and diagnoses and prescribes medicines for […]

In 1987, Americans began enjoying the benefit of disposable contact lenses. A Johnson & Johnson company called Vistakon, Inc. introduced Acuvue disposable soft contact lenses. For the first time, Americans could enjoy comfortable contact lenses. […]

People wear contact lenses to address a wide range of refractive errors, including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia. In some conditions, they are used to treat eye diseases and corneal injury. They are […]