The “COVID-Vision” Crisis
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people switched to working from home and virtual learning. This increased their screen time and hours spent on the computer each day. According to a report by Eyesafe, the average screen time per person rose 60% to more than 13 hours a day, in March 2020. Optometrists say they have…
Read MoreMyopia management: Looking after the “other” pandemic
Short sightedness – technically called myopia – affects around three in 10 adults in the UK. It means that distant objects can appear blurry whilst close work generally remains unaffected. On the face of it, this doesn’t sound worrying. However, myopia can create long-term eye health problems, and a recent study estimated that myopia will affect the…
Read MoreLow vision patients not routinely tested for dry eye disease despite high risk
Researchers conducted a retrospective chart review of randomly selected patients (aged 26 to 97 years) qualifying under the Quebec health insurance system as low vision, with a BCVA of 20/60 or less in at least one eye, visual field diameter of 60 degrees or those with hemianopsia. The final analysis included 201 adult patients, (mean…
Read MoreFACETITE Introduction
FaceTite is a new procedure that is comparable to a surgical facelift, without the large scars. FaceTite provides dramatic improvement in skin laxity on the face and neck, which was previously only attainable through a surgical procedure such as a facelift. FaceTite utilizes minimally invasive radiofrequency energy to melt fat and contour skin. LEARN MORE
Read MoreMORPHEUS8: Introduction on Non-Surgical Enhancement
Morpheus8 is a “subdermal adipose remodeling device” (SARD) that pairs microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy to reach deep below the skins surface to remodel aging skin through the production of collagen and elastin. Unlike microneeding devices or stand-alone radio frequency treatments, Morpheus8 reaches a deeper level of skin with the advanced benefits of both technologies resulting in…
Read MoreEVOKE: Revolutionary and Non-Invasive Facial Remodeling
Evoke is a revolutionary and non-invasive facial remodeling treatment that dramatically restores a youthful appearance. The treatment is one of a kind as it goes where no other non-invasive cosmetic facial rejuvenation procedure can—deep into the dermal layer and into the Fibro Septal Network (FSN). The fibrous bands are critical to the aging process as…
Read MoreAnnouncing Opening of BEC Beauty!
Belmont Eye Center is happy to announce the recent opening of our beauty clinic BEC Beauty! We will offer cutting-edge technologies to fight signs of aging and provide all over beauty enhancements. This includes Morpheus8, Facetite, Accutite, Botox, Dermal Fillers and Evoke. Visit our webpage to learn more: https://belmonteyecenter.com/bec-beauty/
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