Could Gold Injections Be the Future of Vision Preservation?

Belmont Eye Center News

Imagine preserving your vision with a simple injection—one made of gold. It might sound futuristic, but recent research suggests it could one day become a reality. A groundbreaking new study from Brown University reveals that tiny gold nanoparticles, combined with infrared light, could restore vision lost to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other retinal diseases….

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LASIK for Reading Vision: Is It Right for You After 40?

Belmont Eye Center News

If you’ve recently hit your 40s and started holding menus or your phone farther away, you’re not alone. What you’re experiencing is presbyopia—a natural, age-related shift in near vision that affects nearly everyone eventually. At Belmont Eye Center, we often get asked:“Can LASIK fix my reading vision now that I’m over 40?”The answer is: Yes—sometimes….

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World’s First Whole-Eye Transplant: A Breakthrough in Surgery, But Vision Remains Unattainable

Eye News & Education

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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World's First Whole-Eye Transplant: A Breakthrough in Surgery, But Vision Remains Unattainable

LASIK Eye Surgery: Benefits, Risks And Side Effects

Belmont Eye Center News

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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LASIK Eye Surgery: Benefits, Risks And Side Effects