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  • What Happens Before, During, And After A Lasik Eye Surgery Procedure?  By : Gray Rollins
    Since LASIK was approved by the FDA in the early 1990’s, the procedure has grown to become the most widely-performed eye surgery in the United States. LASIK is a surgical procedure performed on the eye to correct an individual’s vision and reduce dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, which literally means to "reshape the cornea from within using a laser.” The procedure has broad applications to treat refractive err...
  • The Different Types Of Eye Sugery  By : Gray Rollins
    Types of Eye Surgery

    Eye surgery, also referred to as ophthalmic or ocular surgery, is a type of surgical procedure that is performed on the eye or the surrounding tissues. There are a number of different types of eye surgeries including refractive surgery, corneal surgery, glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, and oculoplastic (cosmetic) surgery.

    Refractive surgery

    The goal of refractive surgery is to improve a patient’s vision. An individual who is either nearsighted...
  • Tips If You're Considering Laser Eye Surgery  By : Gray Rollins
    Each eye surgery and each patient is unique. In spite of this, there are a number of universal tips that can help patients better prepare for eye surgery and speed their recovery time.

    First and foremost,
     Take the extra time you need to find a reputable surgeon with extensive experience in your type of surgery.
    o Finding the right doctor is the critical first step in the surgery process. Your eye surgery will only be successful if it is performed by a qualified ...
  • How Much Does Laser Eye Surgery Typically Cost?  By : Gray Rollins
    The cost of laser eye surgery can vary greatly depending on the type of surgery to be performed, the patient’s prescription, the equipment used, and the doctor or surgical provider in question. There are also notable regional differences in the cost of laser eye surgery, with some parts of the United States charging higher fees than other regions of the country. Nonetheless, there are several trends in the cost of laser eye surgery that appear to be consistent regardless of t...
  • Dry Eye Syndrome – A Problematic Eye Condition  By : Sharon Hopkins
    Dry Eye Syndrome is a very common phenomenon causing lots of problems to millions of people all over the world. It is caused due to the deteriorating quality of the tear lining. A physically fit and healthy eye would be covered by a tear film. It is that fluid which remains between the blinks making your eyes wet.

    The tear lining helps to keep your eyes free from infection and bacteria. It gives the eye a clean and clear vision without any irritation. The tear lining remov...
  • Home Remedies For Puffy Eyes  By : Sharon Hopkins
    Eyes that are bright and sparkling attract attention. Puffy or red eyes are lack luster and make you look tired and ill. Puffy eyes are one of the most common beauty problems. Puffiness is often caused by the accumulation of fluids around the eye. Besides sleeping on your face, crying or lack of sleep, if you're menstruating or pregnant, retaining food, eating salty food or drinking water less than two hours before bed, you’re likely to wake up with puffy eyes.

    Rubbing agg...
  • The Risks Of Lasik Surgery  By : Robert Moongrave
    The 21st century is the golden age for surgical procedures, among them an increasingly popular method of corrective eye surgery known as LASIK. LASIK is an acronym for the surgery, which stands for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. This procedure has become increasingly reliable, with unresolved complications reported in only 3 to 6 percent of patients. The risk of complications is still there, however, and can take several different forms.

    The complications of LASIK ...
  • About Lasik Complications  By : Joy Wilson
    Some people who undergo LASIK surgery have experienced some kind of complication . However, if you have an experienced surgeon by your side, the rate of surgical complications is far reduced. Common sense aside, one should base their decisions on the actual facts reported by their treatment provider. Overall, the number of complications are generally reported to be less than 1%. Most of the reported problems are handled through laser re-treatments or enhancements.

    In order...
  • Contact Lens Health And Safety -- The Importance Of The Annual Checkup  By : Daniel Smith
    For many men and women -- and children -- around the world, contact lenses have proven to be a wonderful alternative to the wearing of eyeglasses. Contact lenses provide a convenient and easy way through which a person can enjoy good vision. With contact lenses, gone are the days of dealing with glasses. Many people have remarked that they actually feel a good deal better about themselves and their appearances when they are able to cast their glasses aside in favor of contact...
  • Corrective Or Cosmetic Contact Lenses?  By : Scott Miller
    Contact lenses, or contacts, were originally developed to correct the wearer’s vision without the need for glasses. This sits directly on the cornea of the eye and essentially does the exact function of traditional glasses but without the need for visible frames. In fact, contacts are almost invisible and are very lightweight. Some contacts have a very pale blue tint to them so that they are easier to see for purposes of insertion and removal but it is unusual for the lenses ...
  • Do I Really Need Lasik Eye Surgery?  By : Daniel J.Fox
    The cornea is a part of the eye that helps focus light to create an image on the retina. It works in much the same way that the lens of a camera focuses light to create an image on film. The bending and focusing of light is also known as refraction. Usually the shape of the cornea and the eye are not perfect and the image on the retina is out-of-focus (blurred) or distorted.

    These imperfections in the focusing power of the eye are called refractive errors. There are three ...
  • Is Eye Sty Harmful?  By : Jerry Hall
    A sty is a pimple or abscess that forms in either the upper or lower eyelid. The medical term for sty is hordeolum(say HOR-dee-oh-lumm) and it is an infection caused by bacteria that normally live peacefully on the eyelid skin surface.

    Some of thee germs get trapped along with dead skin cells inside crypts along the eyelid margin. Stys are usually superficial and plainly visible. Occasionally they can reside deeper within the eyelid.

    This common infection or inflammatio...
  • What Is An Internal Eye Sty?  By : Darry J.Oswald
    An internal sty causes a red, painful swelling, but its location prevents the pus from appearing on the eyelid. A stye develops rapidly, producing an elevated, painful, red, swollen area on the eyelid.

    Most chalazia develop further from the eyelid edge than styes. A sty is a bacterial infection that appears as a small bump along the edge of the eyelid. A sty resembles a pimple and is located at the edge of the eyelids. Chalazions usually occur farther from the edge of the ...
  • Is Eye Sty Cancerous?  By : Darry J.Oswald
    At first, a chalazion looks and feels like a stye, swollen eyelid, pain, and irritation. The term chalazion refers to a cystic swelling with chronic inflammation in an eyelid. Sometimes the bump on your eyelid is actually a chalazion, which looks similar to a stye. A chalazion is sometimes confused with a stye which also appears as a lump in the eyelid.

    In rare cases, cancerous tumors of the eyelid can appear like a stye or chalazion. Do not wear eye makeup or contact lens...
  • Eye Health And Extended Wear Contact Lenses  By : Linda Polansky
    An ever growing number of people who wear contact lenses are turning to using extended wear contact lenses. There are many benefits to be realized through the use of extended wear contact lenses. Perhaps the greatest benefit to be realized from the use extended wear contact lenses is found in the fact that they are very, very convenient. In reality, if a person so desired, he or she could “plop” a pair of extended wear contact lenses into his or her eyes and basically forget ...
  • Contact Lenses And Allergies -- Selecting The Appropriate Contact Care Products  By : Linda Polansky
    Tens of thousands of people who wear contact lenses are also afflicted with allergies. There are two sources for the allergies that these people who wear contact suffer from at any given point in time.

    One way in which a person can suffer allergies is a direct result of his or her wearing of contact lenses. Some people have been known to have an allergic reaction to the various care and cleaning products associated with the wearing of contact lenses.

    The second way in w...
  • LASIK Surgery - Terms You Should Know  By : Jim Grayson
    Here are some interesting LASIK eye surgery terminology and facts. If you are planning on having this type of surgery it is always good to familiarize yourself with it and the lingo.

    Dr. Jose Barraquer from Colombia in 1970 was the first person to develop the Microkeratome, an instrument that could cut thin flaps in the cornea and alter its shape. He is ultimately the one who made this type of corrective eye surgery possible.

    This type of surgery is very safe and painle...
  • Laser Eye Surgery - A Risk Analysis For My Daughter  By : Sebastian Romero
    My daughter has worn glasses since being 8 years old. She switched to contact lenses at 16. She is 21 now and told me yesterday that she is considering using her savings from her part-time job to get laser eye surgery.

    Now I wear glasses and can see that they are inconvenient at times. I tried contacts years ago, before the newest generation of soft daily wear lenses were developed. One day I will get around to trying them again. But I know nothing about laser eye surgery,...
  • 10 Reasons For Eye Surgery Lasik!  By : Jerry Hall Leo
    There is no "best" method for correcting vision errors. The most appropriate correction for you depends on your eyes and your lifestyle. You should discuss you situation with your ophthalmologist or eye doctor to decide which correction will be most effective for you.

    10 Reasons for Lasik!

    1. Nothing is as sweet as the freedom from the hassles and inconveniences of contacts or glasses.

    2. You save money! Over the years, the costs of lenses, solutions and glasses amou...
  • New Treatment For Dark Circles Under The Eyes  By : Brooke Seckel
    Dear Doctor Seckel,

    I live in Boston and am scheduled for an eyelid tuck called a blepharoplasty. I read on aol that a new procedure called the transconjunctival blepharoplasty is better. I have also read about arcus marginalis release. Can you tell me the difference. I am confused and don’t want to have the wrong operation. My problem is puffy bags and dark circles under my eyes. I am 38 years old and have good skin. I also hear this operation can be done with a laser, ha...
  • Contact Lens Use: Always Keep A Spare  By : Linda Polansky
    In a recent story, researchers found that many people who wear contact lenses do not have a backup pair of contact lenses or glasses. In other words, the only item that they have available to them to ensure adequate vision is a solitary pair of contact lenses.

    Of course, it goes without saying that it is very important for a person who wears contact lenses to maintain ready access to a backup pair of contact lenses or glasses. But, again, even though this is a basic common...
  • Affordable Extended Wear Lenses: Where To Find The Best Deals  By : Linda Polansky
    If you are like most people in the world today you likely find yourself living on a tight budget. As a consequence, when you make purchases, it is important for you to find the best buy possible. For example, if you are in the market for a new pair of contact lenses -- or for a set of extended wear contact lenses -- it is natural for you to want to find the most inexpensive contact lens option available in the marketplace today.

    Fortunately, if you are in the market for af...
  • Proper Care And Cleaning Of Your Contact Lenses  By : Linda Polansky
    Throughout recorded history, human eyes have been the subject of literature, music and painting. There is a good reason why human eyes have been frequently the subject of so many different types of art. In point of fact, there is a significant amount of truth to the belief that eyes are the windows to the soul. In short, we take in a significant part of the world around us because of what we see. As a result, it is very important that we do take our eye health seriously. To t...
  • Is Laser Eye Surgery Right For You?  By : Gerri Stone
    Laser surgery was approved in 1995 for vision correction. Since that time, improvements in technology and techniques have made it one of the most common elective surgeries in the US. Several different types of laser eye surgery have evolved over the past few years; each one has its own benefits and drawbacks.

    One of the most important considerations when having Lasik eye surgery is finding the right doctor. Make sure that your surgeon has done the procedure many, many time...
  • Home Remedies For Eye Infection  By : Sharon Hopkins
    Different kinds of ailments attack your eyes causing eye infection. It can be due to many reasons but some of the common reasons for this infection is bacteria, viral or foreign object. It is known that people who wear contact lenses are more prone to eye infection due to presence of bacteria.

    Some common eye infections are

    Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): It is one of the common infections which causes irritation and leads to redness of the eye. It is an air-borne disease so...
  • Learn More About Laser Eye Surgery  By : Gerri Stone
    Laser eye surgery is a medical procedure consisting of the use of laser for reshaping the surface of the cornea. It is used to improve shortsightedness, long sightedness or astigmatism. The first information on laser eye surgery dates back from over twenty years ago, and the FDA approved excimer laser eye surgery in 1995.

    During laser eye surgery, an excimer laser, controlled by a computer is used to remove tiny amounts of corneal tissue. The aim of the procedure is to res...
  • Risks And Complications Of Laser Eye Surgery  By : Gerri Stone
    Most patients who undergo refractive surgery are delighted with the results. However, just like any other surgical procedure, there are also some risks that come with it. This is why it is very important to be aware of the possible complications, effects and laser eye surgery risks.

    Here is a list of the most common laser eye surgery risks, and complications.

    In order to understand the complications, there has to be a simple understanding of the procedure of Lasik eye s...
  • Why Wear Sunglasses  By : Dennis Frank
    Sunglasses offer protection from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays and that’s one offer you definitely want to accept. The eyes are the windows to the world, and these complex yet delicate body parts need all the protection they can get. You can’t see them, but damaging ultraviolet rays are always present, even when the sun isn’t shining. Sunglasses that block these rays can help keep the eyes healthy.

    Who should wear sunglasses? Anyone who wants to limit the eye’s expos...
  • Contact Lenses Safety Tips  By : Michele Oberton
    Rather than wearing glasses, many individuals opt for the use of contact lenses. Common problems associated with their use include irritation to the eyelid, the cornea and may even include tearing the film that covers the eye’s outer surface. The best way to lessen the likelihood of any of these conditions appearing is to avoid excessive wear of contact lenses, including overnight wear.

    Many people choose to wear disposable contact lenses because they require no cleaning a...
  • Laser Eyelid Rejuvenation  By : Brooke Seckel
    Dear Dr. Seckel, Is eyelid rejuvenation the same as reducing circles and drooping under the eyes? I’m not sure about this. My problem is under my eyes which makes me look tired and older. Do I need a blepharoplasty or eyelid lift? Thank you, Florence, Boston, MA.

    June 28th, 2006

    Dear Florence,

    Thank you very much for your inquiry about eyelid rejuvenation.

    The short answer to your question is yes, eyelid rejuvenation refers to the correction of loose skin, puffine...
  • Information On Eyelid Surgery  By : Keith George
    Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty in professional medical language, is a cosmetic procedure during which excess fat and skin along with the muscle is removed from the upper and lower eyelids.

    Dropping upper eyelids and puffy bags under your eyes can make you look older than you really are. The effects are due to the aging process and are caused by excess fat and skin around your eyes.

    Dropping upper eyelids and puffy bags under your eyes may not only change you...
  • Throw Away Those Glasses: Go For Laser Eye Surgery  By : Lucy Bartlett
    For Julie, my best friend, world meant black without her spectacles. The poor myopic girl became the butt of social ridicules because of these thick glasses of hers. At twenty five she used to look like forty years old because of her glasses. Yes, she tried contact lenses once, but she wasn’t comfortable with them and the glasses were the only bridge between her and the world, until the summer of 2000, when she underwent laser eye surgery. Since then everything has changed fo...
  • Sceptical About Laser Eye Surgery? Learn The Basic Facts And Clear All Your Doubts  By : Lucy Bartlett
    Sam was a famous boy in our school. No he was not great at any kind of sports, also it never occurred to any of our teachers that Sam was academically promising. Nor had anybody ever heard or saw him taking part in any kind of extra curricular activities. You might be wondering, then why on earth the boy was famous in the school! Well, he was famous, or should I say made famous by his oversized and thick glassed spectacles. We never met since we had left the school in mid- 19...
  • The Things To Consider Before And After Laser Eye Surgery  By : Lucy Bartlett
    While Maria wanted to undergo laser eye surgery because she was hell bent on improving her looks by discarding her spectacles, Peter was simply bored by the procedure of pushing glasses back up the bridge of his nose for thirty years of his life! So both of them, husband and wife, decided to undergo laser eye surgery. They were determined to equip themselves with all necessary information regarding their duties before and after the surgery and came to me for help. They thanke...
  • A Brief Ovierview Of Lasik Eye Surgery  By : Lisa Scott
    LASIK, an acronym for Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a form of refractive laser eye surgery procedure performed by ophthalmologists intended for correcting vision. The procedure is usually a preferred alternative to photorefractive keratectomy, PRK, as it requires less time for full recovery, and the patient experiences less pain overall.

    The LASIK technique was made possible by Dr Jose Barraquer (Colombia), who around 1960 developed the first microkeratome, use...
  • What Bacteria Causes Eye Styes?  By : Melvin H.Gill
    Styes are caused by staphylococcal bacteria. This disease appears due to debilitated condition of the system. An Eye stye occurs when staphylococcal bacteria infect one of the tiny glands at the base of the eyelid hairs and then becomes inflamed. A chalazion can sometimes be mistaken for a stye.

    A chalazion or stye is a small lump on the eyelid due to a plugged oil gland. This can occur on any eyelid. The eyelids contain many oil producing glands called meibomian glands. I...
  • Eye Makeup After Lasik!  By : Oswald H.Seifert
    LASIK, or "laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis," is the most common refractive surgery procedure. Refractive surgeries, including LASIK, reshape the cornea to correct distorted vision often eliminating the need for glasses or contacts.

    Higher-order aberrations are visual problems not captured in a traditional eye exam. In a young healthy eye, the level of higher-order aberrations are typically low and insignificant. Concern has long plagued the tendency of refractive sur...
  • Am I A Good Lasik Candidate?  By : Carrie A.Hall
    LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The goal of this Web site is to provide objective information to the public about LASIK surgery.

    Eye Examination

    A complete eye examination will be done before surgery to make sure your eyes are healthy. Once this is determined, the doctor will measure the curve of the cornea and the size and position of the pupils, the shape of the eyes (making sure there are no irregul...
  • Lasik Replaces Eye Glasses!  By : Camry James
    LASIK is a surgical procedure that can reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The procedure permanently changes the shape of the cornea (the delicate clear covering on the front of the eye). For clear vision, the eye's cornea and lens must bend (refract) light rays properly, so that images are focused on the retina. If the light rays aren't clearly focused on the retina, the images you see are blurry.

    LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileus...
  • What Are The Lasik Procedures?  By : Tiara James
    The LASIK surgeon uses computer software to guide the IntraLase laser beam, which applies a series of tiny (3-micron-diameter) bubbles within the central layer of the cornea. The resulting corneal flap is created at a precise depth and diameter pre-determined by the surgeon. As occurs with a mechanical microkeratome, a small section of tissue at one edge of the flap is left uncut, forming a hinge that allows the surgeon to fold back the flap so that the cornea can be accessed...
  • Lasik: After The Surgery  By : Heather Colman
    If you're reading this chances are you are trying to decide if Lasik eye corrective surgery is right for you. The report will provide you with enough information to make an informed decision.

    What can go Wrong?

    Early Postoperative Complications

    A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a common and minor post-Lasik complication. The incidence of refractive surgery patients having unresolved complications six months after surgery has been estimated from 3% to 6%. The following ...
  • Thinking Of Getting Laser Eye Surgery?  By : Michael Kerry
    The popularity of laser correction surgery is growing for some very good reasons! For those of us who wear corrective eyewear, the benefits of ditching your glasses simply can’t be exaggerated. For a few thousand dollars, most people can have the procedure performed and walk away with perfect vision. Here’s our first hand experience of what it’s like, without the heavy medical jargon you’ll find elsewhere.

    Laser eye correction might just change your life. Literally. My ...
  • Conjunctivitis, The Ailment Behind Those Pink Eyes  By : Charlene J. Nuble
    Conjunctivitis is an eye ailment characterized by soreness and redness of an eye or both eyes in a person. The inflammation occurs in the clear covering that coats or protects the white portion of the eye.

    Conjunctivitis also affects the lines which are inside the eye lids. This infection of the eye sometimes quickly manifest, but it may be a consolation that the duration of the infection would only last for just a short period of time.

    Conjunctivitis, or more popularly...
  • Disposable Lenses Can Cause A Contact Lens Eye Infection  By : Burt Cotton
    There have been many various eye infection issues with contact lenses in the recent years; sometimes it is blamed on specific products, but mostly it is lack of good hygiene. There are some major issues that specifically have to do with people who wear soft contact lenses. Those people are definitely at a heightened risk for a serious contact lens eye infection.

    One specific such infection is called Fusarium Kerititis. Although this contact lens eye infection is uncommon, ...
  • Vitamin A: The Eyes Need It  By : Linda Polansky
    You may have heard from your grandma that eating carrots can improve you vision. That may not be exactly true, but carrots do contain something called provitamin A carotenoids. These are pigments in some plants that can be converted by the body into vitamin A, and vitamin A is important to your vision.

    Vitamin A is also helpful to bone growth and your immune system. As with other vitamins, there are different forms of vitamin A. One of the forms that is most usable to the ...
  • Contact Lens Update: How To Avoid Fungal Eye Infections  By : James Brown
    Earlier this year, contact lens wearers around the world got a scare when news of an outbreak of an eye infection called fungal keratitis came out. This fungal eye infection can be treated relatively easily if caught early, but more established cases may lead to a need for a corneal transplant or worse, loss of the affected eye.

    According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), as of May there had been 130 confirmed cases of fungal eye infections in the US...
  • How To Prevent Lazy Eyes  By : Jerry Hall Leo
    Children enrolled in fitness-oriented gym classes showed greater loss of body fat, increase in cardiovascular fitness, and improvement in fasting insulin levels.

    Lazy eye

    This is an eye condition that is seen in children where there is lack of development in one eye. This condition needs to be detected early so as to prevent crossed eyes. Eye exercise therapy is used to improve the lazy eye condition. A patch is worn over the good eye for a few weeks or months and the l...
  • Home Remedies For Bloodshot Eyes  By : Sharon Hopkins
    As the name suggests bloodshot eyes makes your eyes blood colored. The blood vessels in the white portion of the eyes are enlarged and irritated causing the redness. Some common reasons for the redness of the eyes are due to coughing, eyestrain, dry air, over exposure to sun, dust, foreign body, an allergic reaction, infection, trauma, fatigue, alcohol consumption, lack of vitamin B2 and B6 and high blood pressure.

    You can get bloodshot eyes by

    Blepharitis - Caused by s...
  • Contact Lenses For Astigmatism  By : Cathy Peterson
    For many years, people with astigmatism were told that they could not wear contact lenses to correct their vision. Now, not only can astigmatism be corrected with special contact lenses called torics, but wearers have a choice across a broad range of materials, brands, and replacement schedules. They even come in colors.

    First it helps to understand what astigmatism is. Astigmatism occurs when part of your eye (usually your cornea, though other types exist) is oval instead...
  • Does Eye Sty Respond To Treatments?  By : Kacey C.Hall
    A stye (also spelled "sty") develops when a gland at the edge of the eyelid becomes infected. Resembling a pimple on the eyelid, a stye can grow on the inside or outside of the lid. Styes are not harmful to vision, and they can occur at any age.

    Sties respond well to treatment, but can recur. If untreated, sties can eventually lead to cellulitis of the eyelids, a more serious condition. They are neither contagious nor a sign of cancer.

    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

    A stye initi...
  • Contact Lenses: See The World Through Different Lenses  By : Barney Garcia
    Contact lenses are for those who wouldn’t dream of spoiling their looks with glasses and who still need a seeing aide. Contact lenses are a very inexpensive option prescribed by most opticians for their clients. Although almost anyone can wear a contact lens, there are a few individuals whose eyes cannot adjust to contact lenses. It is recommended that a good eye doctor be consulted before you begin using contact lenses on your eyes.

    Contact Lenses – To Wear Or Not To Wear...
  • Blepharoplasty May Make Dark Circles Under The Eyes Worse  By : Brooke Seckel
    Blepharoplasty is a plastic surgical operation done on the eyelids to remove loose skin or hooding of the upper eyelids and also to remove “bags” from the lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery operations done in the United States and has traditionally been done on people over 40 who feel their eyes have aged and are making them look older or tired.

    Recently however, many younger people, many in their early 20”s are seeking Blepharoplasty t...
  • The Truth About Toric Contact Lenses  By : Patricia Brown
    Regular contact lenses and Toric contact lenses are made from the same materials. The most significant difference is that Toric lenses are designed for people with astigmatism, one of the most commonly treated eye conditions. What's remarkable is that modern toric contact lenses offer astigmatism sufferers a selection and freedom that was unavailable in the past.

    Toric contact lenses are created with two focal powers in them, as opposed to regular contacts, which only have...
  • Using Color Contacts As Fashion Accessories  By : Michael Wright
    Color contact lenses are the latest trend in fashion. These hot fashion accessories make your eyes look stunning. They completely transform your look and there are so many to choose from. The variety of colors available not only change your eye color, these fashion accessories even have designs on them for theme and costume parties, such as for Halloween or Valentine’s Day, etc.

    These color contact lenses are simply cosmetic accessories, and not for medical purposes, and s...
  • The Advantages Of Contact Lenses Over Glasses  By : Michael Wright
    Contact lenses are optical medical devices, just as spectacles are, and often provide cosmetic and optical advantages over them. The more than 35 million people in the United States who have opted for contact lenses over the use of glasses have done so because of their convenience, and cosmetic value. Many people initially feel discomfort when starting to use contact lenses, but the benefits of using them far outweigh these minor discomforts.

    The Short History Of Spectacle...
  • Astigmatism And Toric Lenses – The Condition And The Solution  By : Michael Wright
    Astigmatism is quite a common condition caused by irregularities in the cornea or lens of the eye, and distorts the image on the retina. Those having a slight blurred vision are not even aware that they have astigmatism. In the case of more severe astigmatism, everything is blurry at a distance, and it becomes impossible to ignore the condition. People who suffer from astigmatism can have their vision improved by the usage of toric lenses.

    Usually, astigmatism is a heredit...
  • The Different Designs Of Contact Lenses Available  By : Michael Wright
    Contact lenses have been a boon for people with vision disabilities. They became popular in the United States in the early 1970s, and since then, have caught the fancy of people worldwide. Today, there are prescription contact lenses, as well as contact lenses for cosmetic purposes. There are a number of contact lenses available with different designs for various vision disabilities.

    Soft Contact Lens Designs

    There is a particular soft contact lens design available to s...
  • Lenses Available From Acuvue - A Review  By : Michael Wright
    The main product lines from Johnson & Johnson’s contact lenses are Acuvue lenses. Today, people try to avoid using glasses for their vision disabilities, and are keener to go for contact lenses. The reasons for not using glasses vary from the habit of glasses of sliding down noses, to bending out of shape, to changing styles, to not being able to participate in physical activities without their falling off. People who have shifted to wearing contact lenses have spoken very hi...
  • The Physics Of Contact Lenses  By : Michael Wright
    Contact lenses are used for vision correction and are placed on the cornea of the eye. They do the same corrective function that conventional spectacles, or glasses, do. However, in comparison, they are very light in weight and are, for all purposes, invisible. Contact lenses help form the image on the retina of the eye by either converging or diverging the rays of light entering the eye.

    Earlier contact lenses were made of glass, and were scleral lenses. Scleral lenses ar...
  • The Advantages Of Buying Contact Lenses On The Internet  By : Michael Wright
    Over 35 million people in the United States have opted for the use of contact lenses, over other means of vision correction - the main reason being the advantage in terms of vision improvement and convenience of wear. The problem, however, is where to purchase them from, as it is not very easy to do so. Of late, more and more people are turning towards online sources for their purchase of contact lenses. One of the major advantages of buying contact lenses on the Internet is ...
  • Benefits Of Extended Wear Contacts  By : Linda Polansky
    Many of us with bad vision often find ourselves waking up in the morning and as soon as we get out of bed we stub your toe on your dresser or night table. As your eyes swell up from the intense pain, you immediately search for your trusty eyeglasses that happen to be about seven years old. Upon placement across your face, the first thing you usually see is your big toe turning blue and purple. What if you could wake up and see crystal clear upon waking? It actually could save...
  • What Are The Eye Conditions That Lasik Helps To Correct?  By : Peter Rankin
    There are four general eye conditions that are treatable with the Lasik procedure. Some people mistakenly believe that Lasik can be used to treat all forms of vision problems and all degrees of short sightedness or far sightedness and this is not true. Even the conditions which are treatable with Lasik must fall within a certain range to qualify for the laser treatment.

    Lasik was primarily designed to help those patients with mild to moderate vision problems. Patients with...
  • Undereye Circles: Causes And Cures  By : Ally McNeal
    Under-eye circles may be one of the first things you see when you look in the mirror. These black or dark circles under the eyes can be caused by many different factors, including heredity, sun exposure, allergies, lack of sleep, medications, poor nutrition, age, and hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and menstruation.

    The skin under the eye is very thin, and when blood passes through the veins close to the surface of the skin, this can cast a bluish/blackish shado...
  • How Does Exercise Biking Help You To Maintain Good Health?  By : Stephen Madsen
    So you're thinking of purchasing an exercise bike? Good for you! Have you found the perfect spot for it in your home? First, you must know your options. Exercise bikes have changed with the times and now you can choose from more than just an upright. There are semi recumbent and recumbent bikes as well.

    It's always a good idea to read about others experiences with the type of bike you've chosen, in exercise magazines or on the internet. Family and friends are always good r...
  • The Cost Implications Of LASIK Eye Surgery  By : Jimmy Roos
    LASIK eye surgery is generally considered to be more expensive than other more conventional surgical procedures. This can in part be attributed to the use of high-tech equipment such as lasers.

    Having said that, I think it is worthwhile to mention that the cost of LASIK continues to come down. This is in part due to improvements being made to the overall process, such as the use of more efficient and cheaper lasers.

    According to the FDA, the average cost of LASIK eye su...
  • LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Explained!  By : Jimmy Roos
    Over the last number of years, the world has witnessed amazing advances in the field of medicine, especially with the advent of LASIK laser eye surgery. This revolutionary procedure has both given hope and excited those who experience problems with their eyesight.

    But what exactly is LASIK eye surgery?

    What happens during LASIK laser surgery is that the lasers correct refractive errors in the cornea. The laser perfectly controls the tearing of the corneal tissue, thereb...
  • Which LASIK Surgeon Is Right For You?  By : Jimmy Roos
    Have you determined if you are the right candidate for LASIK laser surgery by considering all the things that can go wrong, and looking at all the available options? If you have, and you still think it is the right thing to do, then the next logical step is to start looking for a LASIK surgeon.

    Even though the risks associated with LASIK are relatively smaller than other conventional types of surgery, you should still take researching a LASIK surgeon seriously. Do your hom...
  • Is LASIK Eye Surgery For Everyone?  By : Jimmy Roos
    Can everyone who has a problem with their eyesight apply to have LASIK? Clearly, LASIK has got great potential and benefits but just like with any new procedure there are risks associated.

    The risk of complications or impaired eyesight after LASIK vision correction can be greatly reduced if you make an effort to establish if you are a good prospect to have LASIK surgery. Not everyone who wants their vision corrected is necessarily a good candidate to have LASIK surgery. He...
  • The Risks Associated With LASIK Eye Surgery  By : Jimmy Roos
    Every surgical procedure poses inherent risks and in this respect LASIK is no different. It just so happens that when a patient's body is opened up and different tools are used that bacteria of some sort can enter the body. Not only that, the patient may have a reaction caused by the medication. There are risks to LASIK surgery too, but they are fewer and far in between.

    The risks associated with LASIK continue to drop as the medical establishment perfect the equipment and...
  • How To Get Ready For LASIK Eye Surgery  By : Jimmy Roos
    Getting ready for any surgery is a tedious process and preparing for LASIK is no different. One must ensure that everything is ready and that you look good. While preparing for LASIK isn't as difficult as with some other surgeries, there are still a few things you need to take care of before you go in for LASIK.

    If you are wearing contact lenses, take note. You must remove your contact lenses a few weeks before you have your LASIK consultation. The reason for this is becau...
  • The Benefits Offered By Custom LASIK Eye Surgery  By : Jimmy Roos
    Custom LASIK surgery is specially designed around you and your unique needs. Now imagine the following scenario. You are going in for a scheduled brain surgery and are told by the neurosurgeon that instead of tailoring the surgery especially for you, they would try something that works for most people.

    Would you be ok with such a suggestion or would you freak out? Now, something like that would just freak me out and I believe the same goes for you.

    The point that I'm tr...
  • Simple Guidelines For Taking Care Of Your Contact Lenses  By : Ashish Jain
    Firstly it was the need of contact lens. Secondly the need gave way to fashion. Thirdly fashion gave way to craze. Now amazing things are happening in the world of contact lens. You matched in everything, from tip to toe and in between you had forgotten the eyes. The revolutionary changes in the contact lens culture do provide you with the color of your choice for the eyes.

    But these colored lenses and Halloween costume lenses require constant and careful maintenance. Howe...
  • The Benefits Offered By Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery  By : Jimmy Roos
    The risks involved in LASIK eye surgery is relatively small compared to other types of surgery. However, there is still a risk which is there because of the use of the blade that is used to cut the flap in the cornea. The use of this blade comes with the element of human error. This is because all human beings make mistake from time, although this risk is reduced the more highly trained someone is. However, this risk is still there.

    Bladeless LASIK lowers that already smal...
  • Find The Best Lasik Eye Center  By : Anne Morris
    Are you considering Lasik eye surgery? Then you want to select a Lasik eye center that offers the best of care. Lasik is so popular today that many Lasik eye centers have sprung up to meet the need, but when it comes to your health and vision, you understandably want to find a Lasik eye center that can give you the best treatment and care available.

    In order to find a reputable Lasik eye center, you will need to do a little research. Check the credentials of the doctors wh...
  • Lasik Eye Surgery On A Budget  By : Peter Rankin
    Many consumers that where eye glasses believe that Lasik surgery is out of the question for them because of the price tag that can go along with it. The cost of having Lasik vision surgery can really be rather expensive for many looking into the procedure. Since this particular surgery is considered elective most peoples health insurance will not cover it. However there is hope to pay for Lasik surgery if you happen to be on a budget.

    A lot of people that wear glasses thin...
  • Blurred Vision Headache May Be A Sure Sign Of Danger!  By : Ashish Jain
    The main problem about the headache is that it is not a self-contained disease. It demands an exclusive course of treatment.

    It is simply futile to treat the headache as such in a traditional way, unless you know the underlying causes of it. Your headache could be a forerunner to some other serious types of ailments. Some headaches cause blurred vision, along with other symptoms.

    Blurred vision headache is a serious situation and should take you to the doctor immediatel...
  • Easy Steps To Take Care Of Your Contact Lens  By : Ashish Jain
    Contact lenses rid one of the glasses, which to many, look like an artificial contraption indicative of some physical deformity or disablilty. In other words, they see spectacles as vision-crutches.

    However, it's another matter that even a bespectacled look is now considered dignified and is thought to indicate intelligence and competence. But that has not affected the ever increasing popularity of contact lenses, and now they graduated from vision correction devices to co...
  • The Various Types Of Corrective Eye Surgery  By : David James
    There are many types of corrective eye surgery available for people today. However, it’s important to determine which one is right for you? Your condition and the treatment your doctor advises will best help determine what route you should go. If you have been diagnosed with an eye condition that requires corrective steps you may want to read up on your options so you can make the best educated decision that is right for you.

    There are such treatments as Conductive Keratop...
  • The Return Of Extended Wear Lenses  By : Ashish Jain
    If you are one of the regular users of the contacts you must be very well aware of the daily regimen with the lenses. Come back home, remove the lenses carefully, rinse them, disinfect them and place them carefully in the lens case.

    However, this is routine for those who wear the daily-wear lenses, and not with the extended wear ones. This other type is nothing too far different from the ordinary daily-wear lens, the only difference being that these can be worn overnight.
    ...
  • Blepharoplasty Boston- How To Avoid “Houndog Eyes”  By : Brooke Seckel
    Blepharoplasty or eyelid tuck, a plastic surgery operation that is done to rejuvenate the eyelid and remove eyelid bags and dark circles under the eyes is the third most common cosmetic plastic surgery operation performed in the United States. This operation is usually the first facial rejuvenation or skin rejuvenation surgery that most people consider, often in their 30’s or 40’s.

    The results of blepharoplasty can be stunning and create a truly refreshed younger look to t...
  • Do You Feel Eye Strain Headache?  By : Ashish Jain
    Do you feel severe headache whenever you try to read any book or newspaper? And you find it too strenuous for your eyes to watch TV or work constantly on the PC?

    Well, this could be a case of eye strain headache. Most of us send daily invitation to such headaches by over exposing our eyes constantly to television, computers screens and video games. To add to the woes, pollution all around makes the matters worse.

    With blurred vision, you will get headache in no time! Th...
  • Festoons-the “Bags” Below The Dark Circles Under Your Eyes  By : Brooke Seckel
    The area of your face surrounding your eyes is the first area to show signs of aging. Correction of eyelid hooding and removal of bags and dark circles under the eyes using a technique called Blepharoplasty is one of the most frequently performed Plastic Surgery operations in the United States.

    Many people however have excess puffy skin on the cheekbone just beneath the eyelid, called a festoon or malar bag, which a blepharoplasty or face-lift will not correct. In fact, af...
  • It's In The Eye Of The Beholder - The Fascination Of Iridology  By : James Calvin
    Iridology is the diagnostic method that examines the patterns and changes in the iris of the eye that may suggest a health issue or disease. Iridology, or iris analysis or iris diagnoses, is a method of alternative medicine that is used to analyze a person’s health status by examining the colors, components of the iris, pupil and sclera of the human eye. When people notice an attractive person, the first thing they may notice is the other person’s eyes, often referred to the ...
  • Is Lasik Eye Surgery Right For You?  By : June Mala
    Are you planning to get the lasik eye surgery to get rid of those boring spectacles? Well it is a crucial decision of your life I must say. You need to be very much sure before going through the surgery. Indeed just read on, as the information on this page will help you to decide, is lasik eye surgery right for you?

    Lasik surgery is a medical process with an aim to correct the vision of your eyes. It is in fact a new procedure developed in the early 1990’s. The lasik eye s...
  • Lasik Surgery - Seeing The World Like You Once Did  By : Susan Chen
    More and more people with vision problems are turning to LASIK to correct their vision. LASIK, which stands for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis is generally a safe, reliable and painless way to improve vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses. Thanks to new advances in laser technology, LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure that is used to correct refractive errors in the eye, such as moderate to high degrees of myopia or nearsightedness,...
  • Lasik Surgery – The Way The Excimer Laser Does The Job  By : Sarah Thomas
    The laser known as the excimer is categorized as an ultraviolet chemical laser. This type of laser is widely used in laser surgery. It was initially used to make semiconductors during the 1970s, but later moved into the realm of eye surgery. Dr. Rangaswamy Srinivasin, along with his team of researchers, realized how effective the excimer laser could be in working with biological tissue. Another doctor, an ophthalmologist named Dr. Steven Trokel, was instrumental in explaining...
  • How To Use A Reading Glasses Eye Chart  By : Suzanne Hughes
    Finding the right power for your reading glasses just got a whole lot easier. It used to be that people would put on any pair of readers, not paying attention to which power they need, and use their arm as an auto focuser.

    Have you ever noticed someone at the restaurant struggling to see the menu? They pull out a pair of glasses to ease their eyes. But two seconds later, grab the candle to help them see even better. Then move their arm back and forth as an auto focuser. Th...
  • Lazer Eye Surgery: The Real Percentages  By : Bridget P. Allen
    Lazer eye surgery is not lazer perfect. Although there are a number of people that will get the best possible results, there are also a few that won’t have the best results. If you considering an eye surgery that will provide you with the tools that you need to stop wearing glasses, or even better to stop have to deal with the problems of contact lenses, you need to know the truth. How often is it possible for patients to get 20/20 vision with the use of lazer eye surgery?

    ...
  • The Quality Of Beverly Hills Lasik Eye Surgery  By : Frank Montes
    Beverly Hills lasik eye surgery is one of the most outstanding quality surgeries offered. Because so many individuals are looking to improve their quality of life with the use of this surgery, there are many new physicians and surgeons offering them. In addition to that, Beverly Hills does have one of the largest surgery specialists in this field simply because the demand there is so large. If you are looking for a high quality lasik eye surgery, many cities in California ...
  • Acuvue Contacts Let Your Eyes Breathe Easy  By : Mike Long
    The Acuvue brand is among the world’s most popular makers of disposable contact lenses. Their lenses include Acuvue 2, Acuvue 2 Colors, Acuvue Advance, and Acuvue Oasys, all designed to be replaced every two weeks. Other lines are 1-Day Acuvue Moist, Acuvue Bifocal and Acuvue Toric, which are all made with the plastic polymer etafilcon A.

    Increased use of smaller, convenient work and recreational devices such as Personal Digital Assistants, laptops and cell phones used for...
  • What To Talk With Your Beverly Hills Lasik Eye Surgeon About  By : Frank Montes
    Your Beverly Hills lasik eye surgeon is the best person to talk to about your questions and concerns about lasik eye surgery. If you are looking forward to improving your eye sight with this type of surgery, you need and deserve a good conversation with your surgeon. Not only is this the best time to sit and talk with them about what they have to offer to you, but also about the number of wonderful benefits and even the risks that are part of the procedure.

    Here are some o...
  • Lasik Eye Surgery: New York  By : Frank Montes
    When it comes to lasik eye surgery, New York has some of the most surgeries of the east coast. In New York, there is a trend for improving your looks and improving your health. Individuals are continuously looking for a way to improve themselves so that they can stand out from the crowd and really make a difference. Lasik eye surgery is just one way that they can make that happen. Other areas of the country, such as Miami, Florida and many cities in California, also have thes...
  • Los Angeles Lasik Eye Surgery: Understand It  By : Frank Montes
    Throughout Los Angeles, lasik eye surgery is a fast growing procedure that more and more people are attempting. The rewards are quite outstanding. If it goes well, you may not have a need for using glasses or contact lenses again. There are some risks that are involved and that is something that needs to be carefully considered if you are to insure you are making the right decision. But, in Los Angeles, lasik eye surgery specialists have the skills and the training to help ma...
  • Beverly Hills Laser Eye Surgery: Before Surgery  By : Frank Montes
    In Beverly Hills, laser eye surgery is something that is different from one patient to the next and from one doctor to the next. There are different types of equipment, different skills and of course each patient has their own set of needs. Nevertheless, there are some things that you can count on experiencing before you can have your laser eye surgery. You should go through a screening with your doctor to determine what will actually happen and your timeline, but here are so...
  • Los Angeles Lasik: Contact Lenses And Your Eyes  By : Frank Montes
    Throughout Los Angeles, lasik eye surgery is offered by skilled surgeons that provide detailed care for your eyes. When your eyes are developing, the cornea of your eye can develop in the wrong shape. Just being slightly extended can cause you to lose some vision in your eyes where others would have perfect vision. Each person has their own level of difficulty with this, but your doctor will work with you to alter the shape of your eye using lasik so that your eye’s can ultim...
  • Los Angeles Laser Eye Surgery: What Happens During Surgery?  By : Frank Montes
    Throughout Los Angeles, laser eye surgery has become a procedure that is quite sought after. There are countless companies offering these services and it seems like a very simple procedure. As you will learn, it is a straightforward procedure but there are some aspects that are quite worrisome to those that are unaware of what is happening. With a good Los Angeles laser eye surgery professional, though, the process will be quite and without flaw.

    You should know what will ...
  • Eliminating Dark Undereye Circles  By : Susan Wilson
    If you want to entirely eliminate those annoying, unsightly circles from under your eyes, there's hope. No other facial flaw is more apparent to others than dark circles. The presence of dark circles ages your appearance and is a clearer indication that someone is unhealthy, whether by stress or by poor living habits. The cause is typically a combination of things like heredity, allergies, aging, sun damage, and, of course, lack of sleep.

    Even if you get enough sleep and s...

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