Eye Health
Superfoods and How They are Healthy for Your Eyes
Studies have proven that certain dietary antioxidants can slow down the aging of the eye, including the retina. The retina is the “film” layer of the eye that becomes the optic nerve and connects to the brain. One example of “instant aging” and rapid recovery is the response to a bright flash of light. We […]
We welcome you to Assil Eye Institute’s new website and blog!
We are very happy to share our newly developed website. Welcome. As you explore the site, you’ll probably first notice the extensive content about most of the conditions that the Assil Eye Institute treats as well as the procedures we perform to get our patients back in tip-top shape. We’re very excited to be able to provide this […]
If Cataracts Clouds Your Vision, Here’s What You Need to Know
The medical etymology of “cataract” is derived from the Latin word for a portcullis. That’s the heavy gate that was dropped to prevent an enemy from invading the courtyard of a castle. In this sense, a cataract is like an opaque veil that age drops over the lens of your eye. Untreated cataracts will definitely […]
Might a Hydrogel Make Dry Eye a Thing of the Past?
Millions of Americans need to weep more. No, they’re not emotionally stunted. Their eyes just don’t retain enough moisture to keep them properly lubricated. The result? A widely prevalent condition known as dry eye syndrome.
