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Is astigmatism temporary?

Rarely. Astigmatism is usually a permanent condition usually caused by an irregularity in the cornea of the eye. It can be found in myopic (nearsighted) forms, farsighted forms and even in mixed near- and far-sighted form. It is correctable surgically, though, in many cases. Sometimes hard contact lenses can actually...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 30 Mar 2022

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REM Sleep and Your Eyes – What’s Happening in There?

If a healthy lifestyle is important to you, then you probably pay attention to your diet, relationships, and physical exercise. But how much importance do you place on a good night's sleep? For most people, sleep is considered a luxury, not a necessity. Here's the low-down...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 27 Mar 2022

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Contact Lens Care Saves Your Lenses and Your Eyes

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...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 27 Mar 2022

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I just had cataract surgery and IOL implant, but 1.5 month later developed light floaters in mid vision close to retina plus thin veil of vitreous that felt worse than cataract. What are the chances of them going away or shift position?

In my ophthalmology training, patient complaints of "floaters and vitreous veils" were dismissed rather quickly as unimportant and likely to go away on their own. But it was not a very common complaint after cataract/IOL surgery then, probably because vision had to be really bad before surgery...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 13 Mar 2022

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How does one adjust to walking down large flights of stairs, when wearing progressive lenses?

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...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 13 Mar 2022

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