ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATING RARE FORM OF SITE LOSS
Some very exciting news for patients who experience site loss as a result of retinal dystrophy. In particular, this treatment is prescribed for patients whose conditions is a direct result of inheriting a flawed RPE65 gene from both parents. RPE65 is imperative for providing the pigment that light sensitive cells require to properly absorb light….
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3 REASONS TO WEAR YOUR SUNGLASSES ALL YEAR ROUND
It might be difficult to imagine wearing sunglasses at all times of the year, especially on a snowy or overcast winter day. However, it is smart to don your sunglasses in summer, in winter and on most of the days in between. Why? NYC LASIK surgeon Dr. Sandra Belmont shares the top three reasons you…
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PREMIUM IOL CHOICES TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE
During cataract surgery, New York City cataracts surgeon Dr. Sandra Belmont gently removes the cataract-diseased (cloudy), natural lens inside your eye that is causing poor vision and replaces it with an intraocular lens implant (IOL), so the patient can see clearly after surgery. Some patients choose a traditional monofocal IOL, which only offers clear vision…
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5 TYPES OF TOYS THAT POSE A HIGH RISK FOR EYE INJURIES
It may surprise you to know that every year about 250,000 children visit hospital emergency rooms throughout the United States for toy-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately half of these are head and face injuries, including many eye injuries. What can you do to help keep your child’s eyes safe?…
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7 BAD HABITS THAT CAN PREMATURELY AGE YOUR EYES
Nobody wants to exhibit signs of premature aging on their face, and many people take precautions to avoid this. However, it is less common for people to take steps to avoid prematurely aging their eyes. Why is this? Perhaps it is because most individuals are not even aware they are practicing bad habits that are…
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FOODS THAT PROMOTE GOOD EYE HEALTH
You may have heard that eating carrots is good for your eyes. This is true in that carrots contain beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A, which helps the retina as well as other parts of the eye function properly. However, carrots are not the only foods that promote good eye health. Here are some of…
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TIPS FOR PREVENTING EYE INJURIES
Manhattan laser eye surgeon Dr. Sandra Belmont sees many patients with eye injuries that could have been easily prevented. Experts say that the majority of eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective lenses when appropriate and by taking some other simple precautions. Here are some easy preventative measures that you can take to help…
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HOW IS PRK DIFFERENT FROM LASIK?
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You were diagnosed with nearsightedness, farsightedness and / or astigmatism. You decided to pursue LASIK vision correction surgery and were excited about the prospect of not having to wear glasses or contact lenses every day to see clearly. Then, you visited an ophthalmologist for a consultation and were told that…
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FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES OF HAVING LASIK / PRK
If you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism and rely on prescription glasses or contact lenses to see clearly, you probably already know what a hassle it can be to have a daily dependence on prescription eyewear. You might have to fumble around on the nightstand each morning to find your glasses so you can see…
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF LASER VISION CORRECTION?
The final cost of laser vision correction surgery varies by person, depending on certain factors, including the patient’s visual prescription, whether they need both eyes treated, whether they opt for all-laser LASIK surgery and other considerations. For instance, the cost of bladeless all-laser LASIK for a patient with an extremely high refractive error in both eyes…
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