Do You Have Digital Eye Strain from Long Exposure to Screens?
In our current society, screens are taking up more and more time in our daily days. Considering the recent pandemic, this has been exasperated with online learning and extensive video conferences for work. As students return to class with face to face learning or virtual learning, we are depending more on gadgets to finish ordinary…
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Paying Tribute to Our Patient Regis Philbin
Last weekend, our loving, loyal and wonderful patient Regis Philbin passed away. We send love to his family, friends and loyal fans. Dr. Belmont is truly honored to have had him as a patient. Regis Philbin was an American television personality and actor, known for hosting talk and game shows. Having been called “the hardest…
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Mask Missteps Featuring Dr. Sandra Belmont
See the below caption and further link to an article featuring commentary from Dr. Sandra Belmont on the critical mistakes you do not want to make in wearing your face mask correctly. “Dr. Sandra Belmont, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University School of Medicine states that “all medical students are instructed…
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Lipiflow and Blephex Offer Rapid Treatment of Quarantine Induced Eye Discomfort
Our practice has noticed a significant increase in clinical dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction in many of our patients as a consequence of the COVID-19 induced quarantine. Restrictions for people to work from home wherever possible have led to what can best be described as a ‘living at work’ syndrome; i.e. working all the…
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How long does LASIK Eye Surgery Last?
According to the Belmont Eye Center, one of the most unfortunate myths regarding LASIK (or laser in-situ keratomileusis) is that it does not last more than 10 years. It is unfortunate because this apparent fact often plays a significant role in a patient’s decision to avoid undergoing the procedure, thereby taking away an opportunity for…
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COVID-19 Update: Belmont Eye Center and Safety Measures
In accordance with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New York State Ophthalmological Society and the American Medical Association, The Belmont Eye Center doctors and staff have implemented the following precautions to reduce any potential exposure to COVID-19. Doctors and staff have all tested negative for Covid-19. All staff are screened and temperature checked with…
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ALL ABOUT LASIK and No-Cut LASIK: WHAT IS IT, AND WHAT TO EXPECT
You’ve probably heard of LASIK surgery but not its state-of-the-art variant; No-Cut LASIK. You may be considering having one or the other, but what exactly are these procedures and what is the difference between them? LASIK (an acronym for Laser in-situ keratomileusis) is a treatment that uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea (the…
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Harvard Health: What to Expect from Lasik
For new patients who are interested in a LASIK procedure with Dr. Belmont, a good start off point for additional knowledge on the process is the below link to an overview from Harvard Health. As mentioned in the article, the typical candidates for LASIK surgery include: Nearsightedness (myopia)—clear, close vision but blurry distance vision that…
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