Why I No Longer Perform LASIK: A Corneal Specialist’s Perspective
As a corneal specialist with over 30 years of surgical experience and a background in FDA laser vision correction trials, I’ve seen the full spectrum of outcomes from LASIK firsthand. For over 15 years, I performed thousands of LASIK procedures, witnessing both its immediate benefits and its long-term complications. Based on this experience, I made…
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New York Patients: Eye Cells May ‘Rewire’ Themselves When Vision Fails, Offering Hope for Retinitis Pigmentosa
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a progressive and often inherited form of vision loss, recent scientific breakthroughs may offer new hope. A groundbreaking study from the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA has found that the retina can adapt on its own when vision begins to fail—essentially…
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Color Vision Is a Marvel of Human Design. In a Breakthrough, Scientists Have Finally Replicated It
Our eyes are one of the most complex and powerful tools of perception ever evolved. Among their many incredible abilities, color vision stands out as a uniquely human marvel—allowing us to distinguish millions of shades and interpret the world through rich visual detail. Now, in a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have succeeded in replicating this…
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As E-Cigarette Usage Increases, So Does the Risk of Vision Loss
Once touted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, vaping is now raising major red flags across the medical community—including among vision experts. At Belmont Eye Center, we’re joining the growing number of ophthalmologists and researchers warning that e-cigarette use can significantly increase the risk of vision problems, from dry eye to permanent vision loss….
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The Future of Vision? New Contact Lenses Let You See Infrared Light
At Belmont Eye Center, we’re always looking ahead—literally and figuratively—when it comes to advancements in vision science. A groundbreaking new technology may soon expand how humans see the world: contact lenses that allow wearers to see infrared light, previously only visible through bulky night-vision goggles. Developed by a team at the University of Science and…
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Vision Loss from Glaucoma Is Often Preventable—But Only If You Can Afford It
In an ideal world, vision loss from glaucoma—a leading cause of blindness in the U.S.—would be a rare occurrence. After all, it’s a condition that can often be controlled with early diagnosis, routine monitoring, and daily eye drops to lower intraocular pressure. But for too many Americans, especially those in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid,…
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Frequent Eye Fatigue from High Screen Time? Dr. Sandra Belmont Recommends Top Nutrients to Support Your Vision
In our increasingly digital world, many individuals experience eye fatigue due to prolonged screen exposure. Dr. Sandra Belmont, a renowned ophthalmologist at Belmont Eye Center in New York City, emphasizes the importance of nutritional support for maintaining optimal eye health in the digital age. Understanding Digital Eye Strain Extended periods of screen time can lead…
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Nanotech Contact Lenses Offer Superhuman Vision—Even With Eyes Closed
Imagine seeing clearly in total darkness—or even with your eyes closed. Thanks to revolutionary nanotech contact lenses, this sci-fi concept is now a scientific reality. A recent study published in Cell reveals that scientists from China and the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School have developed contact lenses capable of turning invisible infrared light into…
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What Age Is Too Young—or Too Old—for LASIK Eye Surgery?
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most popular elective procedures in the world—with over 700,000 Americans opting in each year. But if you’re considering LASIK, one of the first questions you might ask is: Am I the right age? Let’s break down what the ideal age range is for LASIK, and when you might…
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LASIK vs. Reading Glasses: Which Is the Better Investment Over Time?
If you’re starting to rely on reading glasses to get through menus, emails, or your favorite book, you’re not alone. Most adults over 40 experience presbyopia—a natural, age-related loss of near vision. The typical solution? Reading glasses. But what if you could ditch them entirely? For many, LASIK eye surgery offers a compelling alternative. But…
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