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What would happen if one uses a higher power of eye glasses for hyperopia than they need?

Overcorrection in hyperopic patients is not well tolerated generally. These eyes are accustomed to maintaining an elevated degree of ciliary muscle tension just to neutralize the hyperopic blur at distance. They are furthermore conditioned to accommodate (increase the ciliary muscle tension) in response to blur...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 28 Aug 2022

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Top 5 Myths about Eye Health

Many people are exposed to myths about their eye health as children, and they carry unfounded notions about what is good or bad for their eyes into their adult years. The following list will help debunk some myths about what will damage your vision. Watching Television...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 28 Aug 2022

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What is the highest myopic prescription possible for a IOL?

I wonder if you might be referring to an ICL rather than an IOL? The difference is that an ICL (Intraocular Collamer Lens) is used for myopia correction by being "added on" over the existing natural lens while an IOL (Intraocular Lens) is used to REPLACE...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 14 Aug 2022

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Is there such a thing as 20/20 vision but for hearing?

Yes…but it is a very old and outdated way to measure hearing!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...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 14 Aug 2022

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Why is former FDA advisor Morris Waxler calling for a ban on LASIK eye surgery? Is it really as dangerous as Waxler says? What should people consider before getting LASIK?

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,...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 31 Jul 2022

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