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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NYC Laser Cataract Surgeon – Dr. Sandra Belmont
If you remember, a cataract is the gradual clouding of the eye’s natural crystalline lens, often as the result of proteins clumping together on the lens over time. Although cataracts typically develop with age, they can develop at any time. A cataract may form in one eye only or it may develop independently in both…
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COMPUTER DISPLAY RELATED EYE STRAIN
If your eyes get irritated and tired after hours and hours of being on a computer, video game, pad, smartphone or other digital display, you are not alone. Eye strain from computer use is very common, a consequence of our ever-increasing reliance on the displays for work, communication, recreation and pleasure. Computer related eye strain…
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HOW TO SAFEGUARD VISION IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Consider how much time you spend each day looking at a computer monitor, television screen, smart phone, video game or other digital device. For most of us, the time spent peering at a digital device every day adds up quickly. It cannot be denied that we live in a digital era. True, being so digitally…
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DO 3D MOVIES HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON EYESIGHT?
Around the world, more than 30,000 theaters screen 3D movies, reflecting the increasing demand for them. If you enjoy watching 3D movies, you may be curious about whether they have a negative impact on your eyesight. Dr. Sandra Belmont shares the answer. Stereoscopic Vision and 3D Movies Our eyes are designed to work together as a…
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CONTACT LENSES VS. LASIK: WHICH IS CHEAPER?
Clear vision without the hassle of tearing or dislodged lenses is not the only advantage that LASIK has over contact lenses. It turns out that it is more cost-effective over time, too. Read on for the cost comparison of LASIK surgery versus contact lenses. THE COST OF CONTACT LENSES It has been estimated that the…
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SHOPPING FOR SUNGLASSES? WHAT TO LOOK FOR
There’s no time like summertime to invest in a good pair of shades to brave the dog days of summer. Whether you’re staying in the city or planning a much-needed break from the concrete jungle, buying a good pair of quality sunglasses is an important investment for your eye health during this sunny season. In…
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FACTS ABOUT DRY EYE
Are your eyes often burning or itching? Do people frequently comment that your eyes are red, or do you constantly feel like something is in your eye, but you can’t find the source of the irritation? If your answer to one or more of these questions is yes, then you may be suffering from dry…
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GLAUCOMA: YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
An estimated 2.2 million Americans have some form of glaucoma, an eye condition that causes vision loss and can eventually lead to blindness. However, half of the people with glaucoma are not aware that they have the condition because they experience little to no symptoms. If you believe you are experiencing vision loss caused by…
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