Author: arthurb

Intrastromal Corneal Rings

What are Intrastromal Corneal Rings? INTACSĀ® Inserts are two curved, clear plastic segments that are implanted in the perimeter of the cornea to reduce nearsightedness (myopia) in patients with keratoconus.…
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IntraLASIK

IntraLASIK represents the latest advancement in laser eye surgery. It's a bladeless approach to LASIK that involves using all laser technology, eliminating the need for mechanical devices and increasing the…
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Hyperopia

Hyperopia, or farsightedness is a condition where far vision is relatively clear, yet close vision is blurry. Roughly 25% of the population is affected by this refractive error, characterized by…
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Glaucoma Treatment

Currently, there is no cure for glaucoma. Treatment of this degenerative disease focuses on keeping the intraocular pressure (IOP) low in order to prevent further damage and harming of the…
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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. In the early stages of the disease, there may be no symptoms. Experts estimate that half of…
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Glasses & Contacts

One of the most common questions asked of an optician upon first introductions is regarding price: 'How much are glasses?' Though the question may seem reasonable enough, there is one…
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Floaters and Flashes

Floaters look like small specks, dots, circles, lines or cobwebs in your field of vision. They are often more noticeable when looking at a plain background, such as a white…
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Flapless LASIK-PRK

Flapless LASIK is a term used for any laser vision correction procedure that does not involve the creation of a corneal flap. The flap has been found to be the…
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