Why NO-CUT LASIK/PRK IS THE SUPERIOR OPTION FOR VISION CORRECTION

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Surface ablation, or No-Cut LASIK/PRK, continues to maintain a strong foothold in an increasingly competitive refractive surgery field. Some surgeons use the procedure more than in the past or even exclusively, arguing that today’s advanced technology can make visual recovery faster, postop pain more manageable and complications easier to prevent, positioning this pioneering form of…

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ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATING RARE FORM OF SITE LOSS

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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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PREMIUM IOL CHOICES TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE

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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

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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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FOODS THAT PROMOTE GOOD EYE HEALTH

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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

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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?

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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

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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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