Understanding the Difference – Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist
Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist Both start with the letter ‘O’ and both are eye doctors… so what’s the difference? Ophthalmologists are physicians, having gone to medical school and offer complete eye care services. Optometrists are medical professionals but not physicians. They focus on eye care and can prescribe glasses or contacts. Here are the different services…
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LASIK For Pilots and Astronauts
Poor or less than perfect vision used to restrict many candidates from becoming either a pilot or an astronaut. Recently, the Air Force and Navy have implemented a policy allowing individuals who have had LASIK to become pilots. Previously, those who have had corrective eye surgery were disqualified from flight and navigator training. Aspiring pilots now have…
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Having Trouble With Dry Eyes?
Dry Eyes Your eyes depend on lubrication and moisture to maintain comfort and proper vision. Sometimes an imbalance in the natural tear system of your eye can cause the eye to stop producing this lubrication and result in dry eyes. Common Causes of Dry Eyes Symptoms of Dry Eyes When tears do not adequately lubricate…
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When it Comes to LASIK, Age is Just a Number
As people live longer, the question arises: what is the maximum age for LASIK surgery? The answer is: there isn’t one. Provided your eyes are healthy, the lens of the eye is clear, you are free of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and severe dry eye, and you understand that LASIK may not prevent cataracts in…
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LASIK and Sports
Do you dream of being the next Tiger Woods or LeBron James? Or are you just tired of messing with contacts or glasses before and during sport activities? Like many sports stars of the world (including Tiger and LeBron!), you should consider LASIK eye surgery. Don’t let glasses or contacts hold you back from your favorite…
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“Budget” LASIK – Good For Your Wallet, But Good For Your Eyes?
If you have been considering LASIK, you have probably seen the deals and advertisements surrounding cheap LASIK. The procedure typically costs a few thousand dollars per eye. Be wary of centers offering LASIK for a few hundred dollars per eye, for the following reasons. After extra fees, surcharges, etc., the “fees, surcharges, a few thousand…
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Computer Vision Syndrome
As more and more people work with computers for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, computer vision syndrome is a problem many people experience, but not many people realize. Computer Vision Syndrome describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Many people experience eye discomfort and vision…
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What to Expect From LASIK Surgery With Dr. Mark Schneider
Dr. Schneider: Did you know it takes less than 15 minutes to have LASIK surgery done on both eyes? This in-office procedure is minimally invasive and is performed while the patient is awake and mobile. You may be asking yourself; what exactly can I expect the day of surgery? First, you’ll be given a mild sedative. You’ll…
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LASIK Post-Operative Care
Dr. Schneider: Post-operative care is an important process in your Lasik procedure. If managed properly, you’ll be back to your normal routine in no time. Of course, every doctor will have their own set of post-operative instructions, but here are a few basic guidelines you can expect to follow: First, go home and take a nap….
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Drinking Coffee May Prevent Blindness!
A study from Cornell University found that drinking a cup of coffee a day may prevent eyesight deterioration and even blindness! According to the research, one of coffee’s main ingredients, chlorogenic acid- an antioxidant, may protect against retinal degeneration from glaucoma, aging and diabetes , which may all lead to blindness. The study compared two…
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