Top Vitamins and Supplements for Eye Health: What You Need to Know
Maintaining eye health is crucial for protecting your vision and preventing common eye conditions as you age. While a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients is the best way to support your eye health, it can sometimes be difficult to consistently get all the vitamins your eyes need. That’s where supplements can play a vital…
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World’s First Whole-Eye Transplant: A Breakthrough in Surgery, But Vision Remains Unattainable
In a historic medical milestone, 47-year-old Aaron James, a utility lineman, underwent the world’s first whole-eye transplant. This groundbreaking procedure, which also included a face transplant, was performed last year, following a severe accident in which James lost half his face and an arm to a high-voltage electrical cable. While face transplants are becoming more…
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What Ophthalmologists Want You to Know About Eye Color-Changing Drops
In recent months, eye color-changing drops have gained significant attention across social media platforms, with many users drawn to their promise of transforming eye color without the need for surgery or contact lenses. While the idea might seem appealing, experts in the field of ophthalmology are raising red flags about the safety and effectiveness of…
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LASIK Eye Surgery: Benefits, Risks And Side Effects
Introduction to LASIK Eye Surgery Understanding LASIK Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a popular refractive eye surgery designed to correct vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. By reshaping the cornea, LASIK improves the way light is focused on the retina, enhancing visual clarity. History and Evolution of LASIK The roots of LASIK…
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What Is The Best Age For LASIK Eye Surgery?
LASIK eye surgery has become a popular option for those looking to improve their vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. However, one of the most common questions potential candidates ask is: “What is the best age for LASIK eye surgery?” At Belmont Eye Center, we aim to provide comprehensive insights to help…
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Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Vision Health: What You Need to Know
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging research highlights a concerning link between the virus and potential ocular complications, even for those who may have been asymptomatic. Recent studies, including findings published in the journal PLOS Pathogens by Pawan Kumar Singh, PhD, from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, shed light on how…
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Belmont Eye Center Explores Apple’s New Tech Advancements to Combat Myopia in Children
During Apple’s recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023, the company introduced groundbreaking features in WatchOS 10 designed to promote healthier vision habits, particularly for children. This initiative is critical as myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, continues to affect a significant portion of the global population, including nearly one-third of individuals. Understanding the impact of…
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Vision loss and dementia: Is there a link?
There are currently no effective treatments to stop the progression of dementia. Therefore, it is important to identify risk factors, especially those that are modifiable, to aid in the control and eventual prevention of this pandemic. A recent study, which appears in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, examines ophthalmic and systemic conditions and their relationship…
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Do kids know they need glasses?
No, kids generally don’t know they have bad vision; they adapt to whatever eyesight they have. But there are some clues for parents. For example, notice if your child is squinting or standing really close to the television or other stimuli. Or if they hold books, phones or tablets really close to their face. If…
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