Study shows an ongoing risk of posterior vitreous detachment and retinal breaks after cataract surgery. In the choice of lens replacement surgery vs LASIK, the higher safety profile of LASIK needs to be considered in vision correction surgery choice. In a recent blog, I looked at lens replacement surgery and clear lens extraction as alternatives […]

Contact lenses carry the risk of several complications, including visual loss, corneal edema (swelling), scar, microbial keratitis (corneal infection), and corneal ulcers. Different contact lens types and materials have different rates of infection. Many patients are very aware of the risks of LASIK and PRK laser vision correction — of course there is a degree […]

Study demonstrates improvement in reading vision after implantation of the Kamra Corneal Inlay. The pros and cons of this approach in comparison to blended monovision LASIK need further study in patients who need reading glasses. Presbyopia, or the need for reading glasses, clearly affects reading performance. One potentially helpful technology to address presbyopia is currently […]

Decorative contact lenses are often worn on Halloween to create effects such as glow in the dark lizard eyes, rave yellow eyes, or red twilight vampire eyes. It is important that these lenses be FDA approved, properly fit, and carry a prescription. Even after they have successfully undergone LASIK or PRK laser eye surgery and […]

A new study links tender and sensitive lower eye lids with evaporative dry eye. Dry eye should be treated before LASIK or PRK laser vision correction. A patient from Camarillo recently told me his lower eyelid had been tender and sore and his eyes were quite irritated. These are all symptoms of a particular type […]