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An internet based newsletter, and resource for LASIK, disease research, patient support, and general eye care.

...a collection of empirical anecdotes relating to provocative eye issues.


Can Cataracts Come Back After They are Removed?

Posterior CapsuleThe natural lens in our eyes should be perfectly clear when we are born. There are exceptions such as congenital cataracts, certain opacities caused by drugs, trauma and unusual changes that happen idiopathically. However, most people are born with clear lenses. This lens...

Revolutionary New Multifocal Contact Lens for People Over Forty

synergeyesContact lenses have been around for more then half a century. They started as glass lenses, and evolved into many different types of soft plastic polymers. These changes have been dramatic, and have enabled millions of people to wear contact lenses comfortably for a whole ho...

LASIK vs Contact Lenses

Contact LensesThe pursuit of good vision through various methods has been going on for centuries. When Ben Franklin invented bifocal eye glasses, it revolutionized vision care forever. As time progressed, contact lenses were invented and gave people another alternative to vision correction. O...

A Potentially Devastating Lid Infection

Dacryocystitis The lid is a very complex, and important structure. It has multiple functions that require a constant flow of fluids, and physiological maintenance. Disruption of any part of this mechanism can, and often does result in disease, pain and the possibility of secondary complicatio...

The Long Term Complications of Radial Keratotomy

Radial Keratotomy Radial Keratotomy (RK) has been referred to by some as the “Grand Father" of Refractive Surgery. It involved making radial incisions in the cornea some times as deep as 80% of the total corneal thickness in an attempt to flatten the tissue. Astigmatism was treated with ...

Diabetic Drug Key to Preventing Blindness

diabetic retinopathyDiabetes is a systemic disease that can, and often affects many areas of the body. The search for a cure has been long, and difficult, and to date the only therapy has been to manage the condition and treat the symptoms. While better blood glucose control has been ...

LASIK as a Solution to Cataract Complications

cataract surgery A clear, natural lens is a structure that is common in most eyes. This lens helps focus light on to the retina and allows for clear vision. If the lens is too strong then the eye is considered nearsighted(myopic), and conversely if it is too weak then it is considered farsi...

A Highly Effective Treatment for Dry Eyes

Punctal PlugThe incidence of dry eyes in America has grown dramatically over the past decade as the environment has changed, and the average age of Americans has increased. As such, new and better therapeutic alternatives are required to treat this chronic and potentially damaging condition....

Sand of the Sahara, A LASIK Complication

Sand of the Sahara A Lasik ComplicationLASIK is a refractive surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea to focus light on to the retina. It is performed by creating a flap in the epithelium (outer) layer of the eye with either a lathe or laser, called Intralase. The underlying tissu...

Supplements, the Next Frontier for Dry Eyes

Dry eyes have become a common, and potentially complicated issue facing many individuals today. The source of the problem maybe lack of tear production, Blepharitis or lid inflammation and even oil gland Dysfunction. While the treatments may vary depending on the etiology, there are some basic ...

Bad Corneas, No LASIK

cornea problems LASIK is a refractive surgical procedure that reduces or eliminates the need for eye glasses or contact lenses. It involves creating a flap with either a lathe or laser, called Intralase, and reshaping the underlying tissue. This new corneal curve focuses light on to the retina making...

New Lens Implants Can Correct Astigmatism after Cataract Surgery

Intraocular LensCataracts are a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. The lens becomes yellow or opaque preventing light and images from reaching the retina. They most frequently affect older patients, but may appear in younger individuals as well. While the most common type of cataract...


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