Could an Eye Exam Reveal Alzheimer’s Disease?
it just might turn out that a simple eye test available at your eye doctor’s office might be able to reveal Alzheimer’s Disease. Learn more!
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.
Tecnis Symfony Plus, Advanced IOL with violet light blocker.
Ophthalmologist Dr. Kerry Assil talks about the new Tecnis Symfony Plus, an IOL with novel advances, including a violet light blocker.
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.
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 […]
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®️.
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.
Are Contact Lens Wearers at Risk During COVID-19?
We’ve received calls asking if it’s safer to avoid contact lens use and convert to wearing glasses during the coronavirus pandemic. Our experts weigh in.
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.
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