How to Avoid Foggy Glasses When Wearing a Face Mask
A new challenge in the Covid-19 era: keeping our eyeglasses from fogging up while we’re wearing face masks. Learn how to avoid foggy glasses.
Better measurements and a refined flap improve LASIK results
Dr. Kerry Assil discusses recent advances in LASIK surgery including better measurements and refined flap, all part of EagleVision LASIK®️.
To Mask or not to Mask? The Science Behind Face Coverings
Mask wearing guidance to prevent COVID-19 has been inconsistent, do they help stop the spread or not? Learn more about the science behind face coverings.
Unhappy with LASIK or Cataract Surgery results? We can help
Our surgeons have successfully treated many people who have previously undergone unsuccessful cataract or refractive surgery (with RK, PRK, LASIK, or SMILE).
Simple Nutritional Supplement May Grant Dry Eye Relief
Cataract surgery may trigger dry eye syndrome. New research shows that an over the counter nutritional supplement can vastly reduce or illiminate symptoms.
Half of us will be Nearsighted by 2050. Why?
The percentage of people worldwide who are nearsighted is growing, according to research done by the Brian Holden Vision Institute. They looked at 145 studies involving over 2 million participants worldwide to determine the global prevalence of myopia, more commonly known as short sighted or nearsighted (difficulty seeing distant objects). And what they found was […]
Are Eyelash Extensions Safe? What You Need to Know
Eyelash extensions are very popular. They are glam and can make a woman’s eyes look gloriously enticing. But are they safe? Our experts weigh in.
Do Your Makeup Habits Worsen Your Dry Eyes?
Wearing makeup (even hypoallergenic makeup) can make dry eye symptoms worse. Learn more about how to decrease the potentially harmful effects of makeup.
When to See an Ophthalmologist ASAP in the Age of Covid-19
With the advent of Covid-19, social distancing, stay in place orders and everything else going on in our lives right now, it is a crazy time. With the obvious general reluctance to go out in public during the coronavirus pandemic, we are asked a lot these days from patients “what eye symptoms can be safely […]
Mindfulness Meditation: A New Tool in Fighting Glaucoma
Lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) or eye pressure with medications or surgery is the primary way to slow the progression of glaucoma. If untreated, prolonged elevated eye pressure causes irreversible optic nerve damage (glaucoma) that can ultimately lead to blindness. But what if we can augment medical therapies with mediation to treatment glaucoma as well as […]
Thou Shall Follow these 10 Commandments for Healthy Eyes!
Eye Commandment #1: Thou shall get an annual eye exam It’s critically important to get a comprehensive eye exam every year and especially after the age of 40. Regular eye exams are key not only for detecting subtle vision changes that can be easily corrected with glasses or contacts, but also for screening and early […]
Get to know vision expert Dr. Avneet Sodhi Gaur
Dr. Gaur is featured in the recent Haute Living Magazine’s Doctor’s Talk section, and we wanted to share the article with you. My greatest achievement: My greatest achievement in my career and as a woman is being appointed Director of the Glaucoma service at Assil Gaur Eye Institute. Being given this opportunity early in my […]
