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…
Read MoreTIPS 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…
Read MoreHOW 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…
Read MoreFINANCIAL 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…
Read MoreWHAT 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…
Read MoreNYC 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…
Read MoreCOMPUTER 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…
Read MoreHOW 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…
Read MoreDO 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…
Read MoreCONTACT 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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