Today, LASIK is one of the most effective and popular elective procedures in the world, but the key developments in its history took over a century to unfold. Early Days in the History of LASIK Eye Surgery Surgical solutions to refractive errors of the eye date back as far...
If pink eye is known for anything, it's famous for being contagious. But did you know that some forms of pink eye are not contagious? The fallacy comes from a misunderstanding of the condition pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis. Pink eye is a blanket term...
Decorative contact lenses, also known as fashion, costume, or colored contact lenses, are a deceptively easy way to dramatically change your look. With one pop of a lens, you can turn into a white-eyed zombie or cat-like creature, make your normally brown eyes blue, or...
What is the SMILE procedure and how is it different from LASIK? The SMILE procedure is purportedly an improvement on LASIK in that it only requires one laser that will cut a “lenticule” –the same amount and size of corneal tissue as would be removed in...
Many people are unconcerned with future eyesight problems, since there are always contacts, glasses, medicine and corrective eye surgery to fall back on. …right? Wrong. The diagnosis "low vision" refers to patients for whom every day tasks are difficult because of diminished eyesight, even with the...
After a visit to the eye doctor, you will get a prescription if you need corrective lenses. The prescription will only be valid for a fixed time; eyeglass prescription expiration periods vary but are usually one to two years. The expiration date is the last day...
Our daily routine influences your health more than any doctor's visit or prescription can. When you establish a makeup regimen, it's crucial that you choose products that are safe for your eyes. Cosmetics must be used and maintained properly to prevent eye irritation or infection. Effects of Makeup...
What we call "farsightedness" is one or both of two conditions: Presbyopia and/or Hyperopia. Generally speaking both of these mean your distance vision is better than your up-close vision. Hyperopia is where your eye is "too short." But unless severe, hyperopia is usually completely compensated for through the...
People have been using cosmetic techniques to enhance their appearance for thousands of years. Recently, eyelash extensions have gained widespread attention. You may have even considered them yourself. As a smart consumer, you’ll want to research both the benefits and the health risks of eyelash...
Most "double vision" (diplopia) is caused by an imbalance between the muscles moving each eye somewhat differently. It disappears on covering one or the other eye. In certain situations, though, you can have what is called "monocular diplopia" or seeing two overlapping images in one...
