It takes some time to learn how to do this, doesn't it? The primary problem is that the view downwards towards steps is occupied by the "add," or portion of the spectacle lens set to see up close. With practice, the brain can learn the...
Only negligibly -or not at all. The minification and greater distance away that an object appears when looking through a strong concave spectacle lens is a function of how far away from the eye you hold it. Technically, it is a matter of how far away from...
Contact lenses can be a great solution for vision problems if used and cared for properly. Poor contact lens care can cause infections and other eye health problems, which could lead to vision loss. Follow these easy instructions to get the most out of your contacts safely. Keeping the...
Charges for the LASIK procedure can vary widely depending on the type of procedure, surgeon and even the region of the country. The range of cost for LASIK per eye is typically between $1,750 to $2,500 in the U.S. , all things included. Often extremely low prices of $399 or $695 per eye...
"Optically empty vitreous" means that there are no visible floaters, veils, opacities, or rings suspended within the vitreous gel filling the eye behind its natural lens. It is not a problem and indeed is actually a desirable state although rarely found in a virgin eye...
Are you in the market for a new pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses? Once you have your prescription in hand, you'll soon be confronted with a plethora of options not only for frames, but also for various types of lens coating. Lens coatings are an...
No treatment can be considered "safe" if that means nothing could possibly go wrong. Patients considering having LASIK (or any elective surgery) need to understand as much as possible about the : 1) Benefits, 2) Risks, and 3)Alternatives. This is called "informed consent" in medico-legal...
Vision loss is a serious matter but it does come in varying degrees of severity. Some people with high prescriptions occasionally joke that they are “blind as a bat” without their glasses, but of course this is quite different from someone whose visual impairment is...
Yes, there are but they should be approached with some prudence. Laser vitreolysis is performed by a few ophthalmologists using the YAG laser. While there is not much data from controlled studies, it appears to be reasonably effective in those situations where the vitreous is “clumped” in...
Have you considered LASIK surgery but been ruled out because of a high prescription or other reasons? If so, implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery might be a great option for you. The ICL procedure can correct moderate to severely nearsighted vision. It is a permanent solution, but...