New Lens Technology Helps Achieve Visual Freedom
Maxwell A. Burch In March of this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved the newest advancement in refractive surgery. STAAR Surgical’s new lens technology, the EVO Visian Implantable Collamer Lens, is now available to patients and is designed to free individuals from the hassle of glasses and contacts. The lens is composed of biocompatible…
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3 Treatments to Consider If You’ve Been Diagnosed with Glaucoma
Glaucoma is known as the silent thief of sight. It has the ability to damage vision permanently with no noticeable symptoms until it is significantly advanced. Glaucoma cannot be fully cured. The good news is that glaucoma is treatable, and eye doctors can create a treatment plan to help stop the progression of the eye…
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What Sets the Light Adjustable Lens Apart From Other IOLs?
Before you have cataract surgery, you will need to decide on an IOL, or artificial intraocular lens, to replace your natural lens. Recent advancements in IOL options have provided the option for you to have your vision finalized and customized after cataract surgery. Thanks to RxSight’s Light Adjustable Lens, you can personalize your vision after…
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Is SMILE Permanent?
If you’ve been considering having a vision correction procedure to enhance your eyesight, SMILE may be an excellent option for you. SMILE can provide results just as impressive as LASIK with even less recovery time! Keep reading to learn more about SMILE and if it is permanent! What Is SMILE? SMILE is a clever acronym…
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Why the Visian ICL is Worth Considering if You’re Not a LASIK Candidate
If you have been looking to correct your vision permanently, you have likely heard of LASIK. LASIK is certainly popular and effective, but it is not always the right choice for everyone. There are many alternatives to LASIK that can produce equally excellent results. One of the most underrated vision correction procedures is the Visian…
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What is the Importance of Diabetic Eye Care?
Diabetes affects all parts of your health, including your eyes. It can also increase your risk for glaucoma and early cataract development. A frequent complication of diabetes in the eye is the development of a condition called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy can seriously threaten your vision if left untreated, which is why regular eye appointments…
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The State-Of-The-Art Progression of Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery is any procedure that changes the focusing power of the eye in order to reduce the need for glasses or contacts. The cornea is the clear part of the front of the eye and is responsible for two-thirds of the focusing power needed to see clearly. As technology has advanced, the number of…
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The Eye Care Team That’s Taking Better Vision to Greater Heights
Over three decades ago, Dr. Jonathan Frantz planted his personal and professional roots firmly in Southwest Florida with a dream to revolutionize eye health services in the area. For more than 28 years, he has been the chief surgeon and medical director of Frantz EyeCare – a multi-specialty eye care practice with eight thriving locations…
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6 Tips to Choosing the Best Cataract Surgeon in Fort Myers
If you have cataracts, you will eventually need to have cataract surgery to remove them and restore your vision. While the surgery is relatively simple, it still requires trust and cooperation with your surgeon to be successful. Finding the right cataract surgeon is important, and it can be challenging to know where to start. Keep…
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What is the Purpose of Having Eyelid Surgery?
Most people want to have nice, youthful-looking skin, and aging can pose a challenge to this task. Gravity pulls on it constantly, causing sagging, and stress can cause the skin to wrinkle. Your body also produces fewer and fewer essential proteins for skin elasticity as you get older, which certainly doesn’t help. These changes can…
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