Yes…but it is a very old and outdated way to measure hearing! The EENT (Eye, ear, nose, and throat) medical specialty began to evolve over 100 years ago. At that time, both hearing and vision were recorded using the same 20/x notation system. The eye chart...
Morris Waxler, Ph.D was involved in the early approval of LASIK as a non-clinical advisor on its safety and efficacy-but has not worked there for many years. [He is not an actual medical doctor who treats patients.] As to why he is so vocal about banning LASIK,...
All animals have evolved visual systems that maximize their likelihood to pass on their genes to succeeding generations. For animals that are often prey (e.g. frogs and many fish), having the very widest field of vision is highly important to minimize the risk of getting...
The old story of a cataract needing to "ripen" before it could be safely treated surgically should be abandoned. In the late 1970s, the shift to small incision surgery with lens implants was just beginning. Prior to that, cataracts (the hardened and opacified natural lens) had to be manually...
There are many reasons a patient might not be a good candidate for LASIK. 1) You are too nearsighted! There is a direct, proportional relationship between how much myopia (nearsightedness) you want to treat and how much cornea will be removed to accomplish that. Once you go beyond somewhere...
No 3rd party commercial (like BC/BS) nor governmental health insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, Tri-Star) pays for LASIK. Some insurance policies have a discount available for policy-holders, but it is typically of only marginal help. ...
The default focal point of the normal human eye is way off at the horizon. To pull the focus up close requires a physical change in the shape and thickness of the natural lens of the eye called "accommodation." This change in focusing power is...
What are the benefits of LASIK eye surgery? As EyeSmart notes, LASIK reshapes the cornea and changes its focusing power, which is why a majority of LASIK patients find their vision improved enough that they no longer need glasses or contact lenses. Many patients achieve...
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...
Before you consider getting or upgrading progressive lenses, there are a few things you should know. First, you should know the story behind progressive lenses. Where did they come from? Why are there so many choices? The story of eye glass technology is not just neat, it...
