4 Reasons To Get LASIK Before the End of the Year
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in LASIK
Are you tired of glasses, contacts, blurry vision, and the struggles these things create in your life? If you are, it’s time for you to explore vision correction. And, there’s no better time to change your life in this most positive way than before the New Year. Keep reading to learn about four reasons to…
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Don’t Treat My Dry Eyes?
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in Eye Health
Dry eyes are a common allergy symptom and also often occur when seasons change. Millions of people suffer from dry eyes every year. Most people experience them as the seasons and environmental conditions shift. But, if you have chronic dry eyes that stay with you year-round, you may have a deeper issue. Keep reading to…
Read MoreCan Eye Exams Diagnose Cataracts?
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in Cataracts
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the country. They affect most people at some point in their lives, usually in their sixties or seventies. If left untreated, they can cause complete vision loss. But this doesn’t have to happen to you. Since cataracts are so prevalent, cataract surgery is the most…
Read MoreWhat Your LASIK Recovery is Really Like
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in LASIK
LASIK is one of the most well-known refractive procedures in the world. It has routinely been delivering excellent results since it gained FDA approval. The procedure itself creates many of the benefits you receive from LASIK. Also, the technology used and your surgeon’s experience play a significant role in your LASIK outcome. But you can…
Read MoreWhy The PanOptix Trifocal Lens is Worth Considering
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in Cataracts
Do you have cataract surgery looming in your future? Have you begun to think about what the cataract surgery process is going to include? If cataract surgery is imminent, you have choices to make that can affect your vision for the rest of your life. For instance, you will have to decide the IOL you…
Read More3 Signs Your Dry Eyes Aren’t Allergies
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in Eye Health
Your eyes are a very sensitive part of your body. This is particularly clear during months when pollen counts are high. Pollen causes many people to have itchy, swollen, and red eyes as their body fights it. But, your eye symptoms could also be from another source. You could have something called chronic dry eye…
Read MoreAre Your Allergies Making Your Dry Eye Symptoms Worse?
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in Eye Health
Dry eye affects millions of people every year. An estimated 5% to 15% of Americans are currently suffering from the effects of chronic dry eyes. That is up to 49 million people. Many things can contribute to your dry eye. But one thing that stands out, particularly during this time of year, is allergies. Keep…
Read More3 Reasons Why Spring Is A Great Time For LASIK
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in LASIK
LASIK is an incredibly effective surgery that has the power to change lives. Most people who undergo LASIK no longer need glasses or contacts after the procedure. There is no wrong time to consider getting LASIK, but spring could be the right time for you! Keep reading to learn why spring is an excellent time…
Read MoreWhat Does The PanOptix Trifocal Lens Do?
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in Cataracts
As you age, your risk of developing cataracts increases. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens inside your eye. Clouding occurs when proteins inside your natural lens break down and clump together. This clumping blocks light from passing through. At first, these clumps of protein are so small that they do not affect your eyesight…
Read MoreLASIK Risks and Complications: Everything You Need To Know
Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in LASIK
LASIK is famous for a reason: it works very well for many people. Millions of people have achieved visual freedom and it’s only gotten better since it was FDA approved. But even with the astounding success rate of over 96% that it has, it is important to remember before going into LASIK that it’s a…
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