Category Archives: General

Halos and Glare: Night Vision Symptoms of Cataracts Cataracts cloud the lens of the eye, leading to a range of visual disturbances, notably halos around lights and glare sensitivity at night. These symptoms not only impair vision but also significantly affect daily living, especially for individuals over 60. This article explores the underlying causes of […]

  Are you tired of relying on glasses or contact lenses for clear vision? Laser vision correction has become a popular solution for those seeking freedom from the hassles of traditional eyewear. LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) are the two most commonly performed procedures. If you need clarification after comparing LASIK […]

Good News:  COVID-19 and the Eye A recent article by Rajendra Apte MD shows that the SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection, does not penetrate the cornea.  The author, Dr. Apte, is a Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri and a former classmate of Sidney Gicheru (Medical Director, […]

6 Tips to Avoid Foggy Glasses Glasses are a necessary evil for some people, usually because they don’t want to mess around with contact lenses. Although, any person who wears glasses knows that they get foggy from time to time.   If you need glasses to drive or operate machinery, you’ve probably tried hard not […]

Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that causes damage to the optic nerve. It usually happens due to excess pressure in the eye. If untreated, it can lead to permanent loss of vision. There are two main types of glaucoma – primary and secondary. Primary Glaucoma: This form of glaucoma is also known as […]

Dry Eyes are a common problem and could occur due to various reasons. Contact lens wearers are prone to this problem, as are those who suffer from Blepharitis (lower eyelid inflammation). LipiFlow thermal pulsation offers an effective treatment that targets the Meibomian glands. This ensures that the tears produced have oil content that prevents them […]

Diabetic Retinopathy is an eye disease that affects people with diabetes. This is a condition wherein the blood vessels in the retina are damaged, causing a disturbance in vision; if left untreated, the condition worsens, leading to a permanent loss of sight. Diabetic Retinopathy affects people with high blood sugar levels, regardless of whether they […]

Cataracts are a clouding of your natural lens. Cataract surgery corrects this by removing the natural lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens. Cataract IOL (intraocular lenses) are specifically made to fit your eyes after cataract surgery to improve vision impairments that happen with age. For cataract IOLs, an ophthalmologist will measure your eye […]

A large number of people suffer from astigmatism, a common vision condition that results in blurred vision. If your distance has always been blurry without glasses and you are looking for a cost smart way to correct your astigmatism, the Limbal Relaxing Incision may be right for you. While most people have a spherical cornea, […]

Many people don’t spend time thinking about their eye-health until there is something wrong. We all know we should get regular check-ups at the doctor and that we need to see the dentist regularly, but when it comes to our eyes, unless you need a prescription filled, we don’t give it enough thought. The reality […]