Toric intraocular lenses (IOLs) offer significant benefits for individuals with astigmatism undergoing cataract surgery. Unlike traditional spherical lenses, toric IOLs are designed to correct both cataracts and astigmatism simultaneously, reducing dependence on glasses or contact lenses post-surgery. By addressing astigmatism, toric IOLs can improve visual clarity and quality, enhancing overall satisfaction with the surgical outcome.…
Read MoreMaintaining comprehensive medical records is crucial for optimal eye care. These records serve as a roadmap of an individual’s eye health history, including past diagnoses, treatments, surgeries, and medications. They provide valuable insights for eye care professionals to make informed decisions about current and future treatment plans. Regular eye exams often entail various tests and…
Read MoreGlaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” is a progressive eye condition that damages the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and blindness if left untreated. While many individuals with glaucoma initially experience no symptoms, the gradual loss of peripheral vision can eventually impair daily activities and diminish quality of life. In…
Read MoreGlaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” and because of how it affects sight poses a very serious problem for those who are affected by the disease. This progressive eye condition damages the optic nerve, gradually and irreversibly leading to vision loss when left untreated. Understandably, individuals diagnosed with glaucoma often…
Read MoreThe greatest advantage of multifocal or trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) lies in their ability to provide a patients with excellent vision at multiple distances simultaneously, while reducing and in some cases even eliminating the need for glasses after cataract surgery. Unlike traditional monofocal lenses, multifocal IOLs can correct near, intermediate, and distance vision, offering greater…
Read MoreA slit lamp biomicroscope, often simply referred to as a slit lamp, is a specialized medical instrument used by ophthalmologists and optometrists to examine the eye in detail. It is a type of microscope that uses a narrow beam of light, or slit, to illuminate and magnify various parts of the eye, including the cornea,…
Read MoreSelective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a medical procedure used to treat glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. SLT works by using a specialized laser to target specific cells within the eye’s drainage system, called the trabecular meshwork, which helps regulate…
Read MoreGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to irreversible vision loss. It is typically characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) which occurs when the fluid inside the eye, known as aqueous humor, does not drain properly. There are different types of glaucoma, but all of them…
Read MoreLaser eye treatment called panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) is used in patients who have grown aberrant new blood vessels in the drainage system of the eyeball or in the retina at the rear of the eye. The PRP laser treatment promotes existing vessels to contract and scar while inhibiting the growth of aberrant new vessels on…
Read MoreThe center of the retina is called the macula (light sensitive layer at the back of the eye). Reading, doing close work, and recognizing faces all require precise and fine center vision, which is provided by the macula. Fine blood veins in the retina can get damaged and begin to leak fluid under a variety…
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