What’s in a Lens? Comparing the Human Crystalline Lens, Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs), and Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) The field of ophthalmology has witnessed remarkable advancements in lens technology over the years, revolutionizing the way we […]

Optometrists and ophthalmologists often work as a combined care team for patients seeking vision correction through refractive and lens based surgeries. This type of collaborative care is commonly referred to as “co-management”. Family optometrists (ODs) […]

Myopia and Nature vs Nurture: The Great Debate! Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurry. It is a condition that affects approximately one-third of the global […]

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 […]

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 […]

Welcome back to the blog! One of the most humbling and important questions our patients ask us is “Have you had surgery yourself?” In a sense, we’re being asked if we personally believe in the […]

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 […]