The Effects of Smoking on Vision I doubt there's an article written that says that smoking is good for you....and this isn't one either. But many patients are not aware of the link between smoking and vision loss, as well as other eye issues. If you or someone you love needs one more reason … [Read more...]
Treating Chronic and Acute Diseases of the Surface of the Eye Using ProKera® There are many eyes diseases, ocular injuries, or ocular surgeries that can have problems with healing and/or can cause significant scarring. This can lead to permanent ocular pain, redness, and loss of vision. Some of … [Read more...]
Complications can be divided into two categories: complications during the surgery (surgical complications) and complications after the surgery (post-surgical or post-operative complications). Surgical Complications Microkeratome Complications Partial Flap A complete flap is not made. This is … [Read more...]
What is Collagen Cross-Linking of the Cornea? Collagen cross-linking of the cornea is a treatment for keratoconus. It is involves using an ultraviolet light source and a photo sensitizer agent that is applied to the cornea. This strengthens the structure of the cornea. This treatment can also be … [Read more...]
What is Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that involves glandular tissue in the body. These glands supply lubrication for the eyes, mouth and other parts of the body. The eyes and mouth are commonly involved and is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. There is a … [Read more...]
What is Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis? Diffuse lamellar keratitis or sometimes called “Sands of the Sahara Syndrome” is a complication following LASIK surgery. Diffuse lamellar keratitis appears as inflammatory infiltrates inside the corneal flap interface. It is a non-infectious process. The … [Read more...]
What is Post-LASIK Ectasia? Corneal ectasia is a severe complication occurring after LASIK surgery. The cornea is too thin from the amount of corneal tissue that was removed with the laser procedure or a prior corneal disease and begins to protrude forward. Symptoms of Corneal Ectasia Corneal … [Read more...]
What is an Astigmatic Keratotomy or Limbal Relaxing Incision? Astigmatic keratotomy (AK) or limbal relaxing incision (LRI) is a partial corneal thickness incision made in the peripheral cornea near the sclera (white portion of the eye) to treat corneal astigmatism. What is Corneal … [Read more...]
Medical Management of Keratoconus The initial management of keratoconus is providing the best possible vision. Glasses In the beginning, glasses may provide excellent vision. As the keratoconus progresses, the vision will not be corrected with glasses as irregular astigmatism cannot be corrected … [Read more...]
What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a fairly common eye disease involving the cornea (clear portion of the eye in front of the iris). The central or paracentral area of the cornea undergoes a gradual thinning and then a protruding of the cornea or ectasia develops resulting in increased myopia, … [Read more...]
