THE 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…
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IS 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…
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HOW 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…
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VISION 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…
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CAN 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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CAN I HAVE LASIK IF I HAVE KERATOCONUS?
As a leading New York City laser eye surgeon, Dr. Sandra Belmont meets with a wide variety of patients that desire the clear, sharp vision that laser eye surgery can provide. Before recommending a patient for laser eye surgery, she performs a detailed evaluation of the patient’s refractive error and discusses the patient’s ocular and general…
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ARE OTC EYE DROPS SAFE?
Just because a product like eye drops is sold “over the counter” (i.e., available without a prescription) doesn’t mean that they are without potential risks or complications. OTC eye drops aren’t dangerous, but it is important to follow the directions for proper use and practice common sense. Below, trusted New York ophthalmologist Dr. Sandra Belmont…
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MANAGING DRY EYES AT NIGHT
If you have dry eye syndrome, you might assume that nighttime offers a reprieve from your uncomfortable symptoms because you are finally able to rest. In fact, many patients with dry eye experience the opposite: their eyes feel even drier and more irritated at night. Read on as Dr. Sandra Belmont, who treats cases of dry eye…
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FAQS ABOUT AMNIOTIC MEMBRANES
Dr. Sandra Belmont is pleased to offer a very promising therapeutic device to repair and protect the ocular surface: amniotic membrane. Acellular amniotic membrane allografts have shown great potential to heal eye surfaces threatened by injury or disease. Read on as Dr. Belmont answers commonly asked questions about amniotic membrane. What is an amniotic membrane used…
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WATCH OUT FOR RED FLAGS WHEN SELECTING YOUR LASIK SURGEON
When it comes to a safe, successful LASIK experience, nothing matters more than your choice of a surgeon. The right surgeon should be qualified, experienced and instill a sense of confidence and trust that they will help you achieve your vision correction goals. Although there is no formal rule, you should consider meeting with a few surgeons…
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