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Refractive errors are vision problems that occur when the shape of the prevents light from accurately focusing on the retina. The most common types of refractive error are nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Due to technological, medical advancements, various types of corrective eye surgery exist to help eliminate and restore vision. This short guide is… Read More

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness is a refractive error which causes vision to blur when attempting to focus on far away objects. Myopia occurs when the shape of the eyeball is too long, or the cornea is too curved, affecting the focus of the lens and cornea of the eye. This, in turn, causes light… Read More

There’s nothing fun about eye discomfort. Try not to rub or scratch your eyes; you’ll only make matters worse. Dry eye syndrome is estimated to impact upwards of twenty percent of Americans, especially during peak seasons like spring and summer. Those itchy, dry eyes make just about everything, even sleeping, uncomfortable. However, fear not because these… Read More

Laser eye surgery has been around for over twenty years now. Most people are familiar with the word “LASIK,” but another great vision solution is PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy. PRK is a kind of laser eye surgery which can work to correct conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Like other laser surgeries, it works by… Read More

The eye is the most important sensory organ, and any problem with the eyesight can directly hamper an individual’s independence. Many factors affect the eyesight; however, vision deterioration with age is the most common. According to the World Health Organization, around 80% of the vision loss across the globe can be prevented or treated, and… Read More

What is LASIK surgery? LASIK means Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. LASIK surgery is a quick, simple surgical procedure which can correct several of the vision problems people experience every day. Vision issues like myopia also know as near-sightedness, hyperopia or far-sightedness,  presbyopia the loss of near vision due to age, and different types of astigmatism… Read More

Astigmatism, despite the scary-sounding name, is a common vision problem in which the shape of the cornea is irregular or asymmetrical. Mild astigmatism is quite common and does not result in vision problems. When accompanied by a refractive error such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, it causes problems in sight like blurred vision, watering of eyes… Read More

Implantable contact lens (ICL) are contact lenses alternatives used for correcting the vision, but unlike traditional contact lenses, these are positioned such that they remain in the eye for a much longer duration of time. While the regular external contacts lenses are placed on the surface of the eye, implantable lenses are surgically placed inside… Read More

Superlative Contact Lens Alternatives Today, over 40 % of the global population suffers from myopia or near-sightedness. Many people suffer from consistent decreases in vision quality, demanding a frequent change of glasses. Medically, there have been a variety of innovative technologies and procedures that help in attaining visual clarity and freedom from cumbersome glasses. People opt… Read More

If you have been trying to look for an eye specialist for a regular eye check-up or any other eye problem, you may have discovered there are a wide array of different types of eye care professionals. More specifically, you may have come across the word optometrist and are now wondering what is an optometrist…. Read More