WHAT IS THE RECOVERY LIKE AFTER NO-CUT LASIK?
One of the common considerations amongst candidates for LASIK is the recovery process. Patients want to know how long recovery typically lasts and what to expect while they are recuperating. They are also curious how the recovery from traditional LASIK is different from that of No-Cut LASIK. Although all of Dr. Sandra Belmont’s patients recover differently from surgery, she…
Read MoreFIND RELIEF FROM DRY EYES WITH LIPIFLOW
People living with dry eye syndrome can experience chronic eye discomfort, irritation, a foreign body sensation, continuous tearing, red eyes, discharge and more. Eventually, these symptoms can start to affect quality of life and make it difficult to perform daily tasks like reading, working and driving. New York eye surgeon Dr. Sandra Belmont of Belmont Eye Center has…
Read MoreIS IT POSSIBLE TO PREVENT EYE DISEASES?
Diseases like cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy have robbed millions of people of their vision, leaving some legally blind. Although there is no conclusive way to prevent these diseases altogether, as some are linked to aging or genetic factors, eye experts have identified some ways to prevent related vision loss and blindness. Read on as Dr. Sandra…
Read MoreHOW LONG DO THE RESULTS OF NO-CUT LASIK LAST?
A few months ago, Dr. Sandra Belmont blogged about the recovery after No-Cut LASIK and what it entails. Here the New York LASIK surgeon continues the conversation with a discussion of how long the results of No-Cut LASIK typically last. RESULTS ARE CONSIDERED PERMANENT When No-Cut LASIK is performed by a qualified laser eye surgeon (like Dr. Belmont) on…
Read MoreSIMPLE EXERCISES TO RELIEVE DIGITAL EYE STRAIN
Most people spend a good portion of the day looking at a computer or other electronic device for work, school or entertainment purposes. If you’re one of them, you may be wondering what kind of toll prolonged screen time takes on your eyes. In fact, you may have even noticed your eyes feel tired or…
Read MoreTHE BEST WAYS TO CORRECT PRESBYOPIA
Presbyopia is the loss of the eye’s ability to focus up close, and is usually linked to the aging process. The disorder normally occurs after the age of 40 when the lens, elastic and soft during youth, starts to harden and lose elasticity. As a result, the lens is unable to adjust as needed for…
Read MoreIS RUBBING YOUR EYES HARMFUL?
Rubbing the eyes is a very common and seemingly innocuous motion. We rub our eyes when we are tired or groggy, or when a piece of dust makes them itch, or when we have allergies. But is rubbing your eyes as harmless as it seems, or can it irritate or even damage them? Read on…
Read MoreHOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY FOR LASIK SURGERY
Many of Dr. Sandra Belmont’s LASIK patients tell her that having laser vision correction surgery was a life-changing experience. But as a prospective patient, it can be difficult to know if and when you are ready to take the plunge. Here, Dr. Belmont shares some signs that it may be a good time for you to undergo laser vision…
Read MoreVISION CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY
Of all the effects that pregnancy has on a woman’s body, changes to the eyes and vision are some of the most unexpected. Dr. Sandra Belmont encourages her patients to be aware of the vision-related changes commonly associated with pregnancy, as well as the symptoms that could indicate a more serious problem. CHANGES IN VISION PRESCRIPTION Some…
Read MoreCAN CATARACT PROGRESSION BE SLOWED OR STOPPED?
Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s naturally clear lens that occurs when some of the proteins of the lens clump together and form a cloudy area. Cataracts normally start out small, and in the early stages may not have any noticeable effects on vision. As a larger portion of the lens becomes cloudy, visual acuity…
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