At present, anyone who wants to correct vision through a surgery is likely to choose LASIK, because it is reported to be one of the best eye surgeries where new technologies and advanced equipments are provided. However, the fact is that not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK. For those people, another eye surgery may serves as a better alternative. That is PRK.PRK, the abbreviation of Photorefractive keratectomy, is a laser eye surgery,...more
The eye is one of the most sensitive and complex organs in the human body. It includes a transparent lens that helps focus light on the retina. The retina itself contains light-sensitive cells known as rods and cones. Cone cells respond to color and rod cells have greater sensitivity to light. The optic nerve connects the eyes to the brain. Studies have shown that the brain interprets visual input from both eyes by combining it into...more
The eye is one of the most sensitive and complex organs in the human body. It includes a transparent lens that helps focus light on the retina. The retina itself contains light-sensitive cells known as rods and cones. Cone cells respond to color and rod cells have greater sensitivity to light. The optic nerve connects the eyes to the brain. Studies have shown that the brain interprets visual input from both eyes by combining it into a single image. Because of its incredible complexity and structural delicacy, eye problems are a common ailment. Most are quite minor and can be corrected by visual aids such as contact lenses or spectacles, while others are far more serious. In this article, we will review a few of the most common eye disorders and how we can prevent or treat them.Refractive ErrorsAccording to the Vision Council of America, three out of every four American adults relies on some type of vision corrective device. About two-thirds wear spectacles while the rest put in contacts. Doctors estimate that the total number of Americans who have compromised or diminished vision is between 120 and 150 millionroughly half of the population.The most common refractive error is...more
We seem to have no problem getting ourselves to the doctor. We call when we've got a mysterious rash, or when we swear our heart is beating too fast. We're happy to show up for our physicals, and we'll easily wait over an hour to see our favorite medical practitioner.We're the same way about the dentist: child needs braces? No...more
We seem to have no problem getting ourselves to the doctor. We call when weve got a mysterious rash, or when we swear our heart is beating too fast. Were happy to show up for our physicals, and well easily wait over an hour to see our favorite medical practitioner.Were the same way about the dentist: child needs braces? No problem, hell be at the...more
Eye doctors are extremely valuable individuals because they can help you maintain healthy vision throughout the course of your life. Choosing the right eye doctor can mean the difference between healthy vision and poor vision. That is why choosing an optometrist is so important. Your eyes are your windows into the world. If you lose your sight for any reason, that window will be closed permanently. No one ever considers the possibility of going blind. But it often occurs due to sudden eye trauma, old age, or development of certain eye diseases. A good optometrist can help you address these problems quickly and effectively, and already having developed a history with one can be time-critical.For individuals who can see relatively well, the consequences of poor eye health might not cross their minds. But just because you see well today doesn't mean that you will be able to see well tomorrow. Accidents happen all the time and we can lose vision simply as a result of the aging process. Even if you don't wear glasses or contact lenses, you still need a good eye doctor because everyone should have their eyes checked on a regular basis, regardless of their past medical history. That is...more
Eye floaters are not something new to the medicine. You have to know that eye floaters do not target a certain group of people, so in that case there are several ways to prevent it from happening to you.The most important thing in everybody's life is...more
There are many reasons to get Southern California Lasik surgery; however, many people do so for cosmetic reasons. There are actually several reasons that people get Lasik. It can be a big change and make a positive impact in one's...more
Most women have experienced itchy, watery eyes, often attributing irritation and allergic reactions to their cosmetics. But contrary to that belief, mascaras and eyeliners flaking and running in to the eyes - not allergy symptoms - trigger most eye...more
By now most people have heard of a process that can correct your vision with a simple procedure known as Laser Eye Surgery. The surgery can help you to correct vision issues that you have dealt with all your life. If you were one who had to sit close...more
Along with scientific and technological level and the accelerated pace of life More and more emerging "urban diseases" people began to plague the city. Recently, one called "angry BB" video sparked national attention, "TV Eye" craze. What What is "TV...more
There are so many myths around that people believe in concerning laser eye treatment. Unfortunately, many people tend to listen to these old wives tales and are not informed enough to make an informed decision. Laser eye surgery is often thought to...more