Study shows increased outdoor activity in children reduces the development of nearsightedness. While LASIK and PRK laser vision correction eye surgery are highly effective in correcting nearsightedness — or myopia — in adults, it would be nice if we could stop nearsightedness from developing in the first place. A recent study from Taiwan gives us […]

In preparing the eye for LASIK, punctal plugs should be considered only as part of a larger strategy for addressing any dry eye before LASIK. Before a patient undergoes either LASIK or PRK laser vision correction eye surgery, it is important for the surgeon to address any dry eye issues. This attention to dry eye […]

Laser vision correction eye surgery — and contact lens wear — typically do not limit peripheral vision. Glasses, by contrast, do tend to limit peripheral vision in proportion to the power of the prescription. A patient from Santa Barbara recently told me that he loved his peripheral vision with his contact lenses, but felt he […]

LASIK can be performed in patients with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism but only careful attention to dry eye issues. A patient from Santa Maria recently asked me if LASIK can be performed on people with thyroid problems. The answer is a qualified yes, as long as careful attention and consideration is given to dry eye issues. […]

A New Version of the Staar ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) or “Implantable Contact Lens” Performs Well in New Study. For patients who are not good candidates for laser vision correction either in the form of LASIK or PRK — or for those who have extremely high degrees of myopia (nearsightedness) outside the range of laser […]