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Dr. Lewis Weinstein discusses the all laser LASIK procedure and the benefit over traditional LASIK. Laser eye surgery using only laser for all aspects of the LASIK eye surgery has significant benefits for patients. Patients usually have significant improvement in their vision. Visit www.Weinsteinlasik.com for more information.
This animated video explains what is meant by astigmatism, which is a very common problem with the eyes. Astigmatism is an unevenness to the cornea. This makes some light rays focus before or after the retina. People with this problem may need corrective lenses or LASIK. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com
Cataract Surgery. Decreased visual acuity or vision is common as cataracts worsen. As vision changes occur, this may be the time for surgical treatment of cataracts. This includes removal of the cataract and a lens implant. This surgery is fairly painless.
Dr. Andrew J Cottingham reviews cataracts. Cataracts can effect the vision of many people as you age. Advances in opthalmology and cataract treatment has make treatment much easier. Cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. Diabetes and age contribute to cataract formation. South Texas Eye Institute. San Antonio, Texas. 210-692-1388
Dr. Tom Gettelfinger, an opthalmologist, discusses Cataracts. Caaracts are a very common condition of the eye s you age. As the cataracts progress the patient will notice worsening vision, especially night vision. Any visual changes should reported to your doctor. The treatment of cataracts is usually surgical. It is important to see an opthalmology doctor on a regular basis to watch for this disease of the eyes.
In a new study it was found that treating cataracts with surgery in the elderly can reduce the number of auto accidents they are in by 50%. Cataracts are a common conition of the eye, especially in the elderly. It affects vision, including night vision. Cynthia Owsley, MD Univ. of ALabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Lisa Martin discusses corneal transplantation. During a Cornea transplant the diseased cornea is removed, then the donor tissue is sewn in place. A laser is usually used to cut the diseased cornea. South Texas Eye Institute. San Antonio, Texas. 210-692-1388.
Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in working age adults. In general, there are no symptoms associated with the problems diabetes causes in the eyes. Therefore, it is very important for diabetics to see their physicians regularly for prevention. Physicians will closely follow your HgA1c, which is a measure of average blood glucose levels, aggressively. As well as regular dilated eye exams. Any early visual changes should be reported to your doctor.
Diabetecs commonly have problems with their eyes, including diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness. Dr. Victor Elner, an opthalmologist at the Univ. of Michigan, discusses FA imaging to assess the retina. This type of imaging assesses the metabolic stress on the retina, and may be an early sign of diabetic retinopathy.
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