What is dry eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is the decline of the quality or quantity of tears bathing the eye. The patient experiences constant pain from eye irritation, and a sandy or gritty sensation that, if untreated, can lead to scarring or ulceration of the cornea, and thus loss of vision. What do we…
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Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush. The size ……. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed.
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What is a dental implant ..? A dental implant is an artificial tooth root (synthetic material) that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of using implants is that they don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support, they are permanent and stable. Implants are a…
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SNORING: NOT FUNNY, NOT HOPELESS Forty-five percent of normal adults snore at least occasionally, and 25 percent are habitual snorers. Problem snoring is more frequent in males and overweight persons, and it usually grows worse with age. More than 300 devices are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as cures for snoring. Some…
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Insight into Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Tonsils and adenoids are masses of tissue that are similar to the lymph nodes or “glands” found in the neck, groin, and armpits. Tonsils are the two masses on the back of the throat. Adenoids are high in the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth…
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A cochlear implant is an electronic device that restores partial hearing to the deaf. It is surgically implanted in the inner ear and activated by a device worn outside the ear. Unlike a hearing aid, it does not make sound louder or clearer. Instead, the device bypasses damaged parts of the auditory system and directly…
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Glaucoma isn’t one disease. Instead, it’s a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve. In most cases, this damage is the result of increased pressure within your eye. As the optic nerve deteriorates, the patient gradually loses the ability to see to the side (peripheral vision). With time your central vision may…
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What Are Cataracts? A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. The lens, which lies just behind the pupil, helps the eye to focus. When the lens becomes clouded, the passage of light to the back of the eye is partially blocked, and a person’s ability to see is reduced.…
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There are three types of vision errors that can be corrected or reduced by refractive surgeryMyopia or Nearsightedness Nearsightedness, or Myopia, is a vision problem experienced by up to about one-third of the population. Nearsighted people have difficulty reading highway signs and seeing other objects at a distance, but can see for up-close tasks…
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The cornea is the front window to the eye. It allows light into the eye and bends (refracts) the light rays to help the lens focus them upon the retina. To perform properly, the cornea must be crystal clear and be a proper curvature. What Causes the Cornea to Become Cloudy? There are many causes…
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Astigmatism Normal Vision Astigmatic Vision Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. Astigmatism may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It’s caused by an irregularly shaped cornea. There are two kinds of Astigmatism, lenticular and corneal. Astigmatism occurs when the surface of the cornea or of the lens is not perfectly smooth. If, for example, there is…
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Intacs is a recent and revolutionary corneal ring prescription insert that is entirely reversible. Thus, patients who elect to have Intacs are not “locked in” to the procedure forever, as are patients who undergo other refractive procedures such as LASIK and PRK. Vision correction with Intacs entails implanting the micro-thin intracorneal rings into the cornea…
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Implantable contact lenses, known as phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) to ophthalmologists, are presently being investigated as another refractive procedure. Phakic IOLs hold promise as potentially a powerful refractive tool with almost unlimited potential to correct refractive errors (nearsightedness and farsightedness). At the present time, Phakic IOLs are expected to gain wide acceptance from ophthalmologists who…
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One of the newest procedures in vision correction is Epithelial Keratomileusis (Epilasik). Epilasik is similar to LASIK, but the flap is created in using a different method by temporarily removing only the top layer of the cornea (epithelium). Approximately thirty-five percent less tissue is removed using Epilasik. Now, the patients who have thin corneas…
Read article LASEK (laser epithelial Keratomileusis) is a relatively new procedure that is technically a variation of PRK. It is also called epithelial LASIK or E-LASIK. LASEK is used mostly for people with corneas that are too thin or too flat for LASIK. It was developed to reduce the chance of complications that occur when the flap…
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LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure. A wide range of myopia, Hyperopia, and astigmatism can be corrected by the LASIK procedure. It is a delicate surgical procedure that allows for a very predictable healing response. Why is it so popular? LASIK has advantages over other procedures, including a relative lack of pain…
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Femtolasik The Femtolasik introduces femtosecond laser technology to ophthalmology. Femtolaser technology makes Lasik even safer and more accurate. It is used in a LASIK variation called Femtolasik to create the corneal flap under which cornea is reshaped to correct vision. In traditional Lasik, surgeons use a metal blade called a Microkeratome to create the flap. Although surgical complications during…
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