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Archive for March, 2010
Lasers in Cataract Surgery
Many of our Long island cataract patients assume that cataract surgery is performed with laser. However, the most advanced way to perform cataract surgery is with gentle computer controlled ultrasound called phacoemulsification.
Cataract Surgery Patients - Which Implant Is Right for Me?
There is a choice in implants these days and it is important that you discuss your options with your cataract surgeon. Patients that desire near and far vision without glasses or contact lenses have three FDA approved implant lens options.
LASIK in the Setting of Premium Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a successful outpatient procedure that helps over one million patients improve the quality of their life each year.
Cataract Surgery After LASIK
As our LASIK patients become older, the natural lens of the eye will begin to be cloudy like all other people. This natural clouding of the lens of the eye is called a cataract.
Adolescent Weight-loss Surgery May Offer More than Adult Surgery
For obese adolescents whose best option is weight-loss surgery, sooner is better that later. Studies show that earlier surgery allows easier recovery from bariatric surgery.
Male Problems Account for 20 Percent of Infertility Cases
For about 20 percent of infertile couples, the failure to conceive can be attributed to the male. The primary reasons are impaired sperm function or impaired production or delivery of sperm.
Cataract Surgery and Pseudoexfoliation
A cataract is a natural clouding of the lens of the eye that occurs as we age. Most patients develop visually significant cataracts at a later age, but some develop cataracts earlier in life.
Intralase Lasik vs. Microkeratome Lasik
The first step of LASIK is to create a thin flap in the superficial layers of the cornea. This flap can be made with a metal microkeratome that has an oscillating blade or with Intralase, a bladeless laser.
LASIK vs. Advanced Surface Ablation - What is the Difference?
New developments in the laser vision correction field make LASIK and surface ablation procedures safer and more effective than ever before.
Blurred Vision Following Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery has been one of the most successful outpatient procedures for many years. However, patients may still experience blurry vision after cataract surgery.
Experts Say about Half of Australian Kids Have Tooth Decay
Nearly half of Australian children have untreated tooth decay, according to the Australian Dental Association (ADA), largely due to the prevalence of sugary, acidic beverages and snacks in their diets.
Wavefront LASIK - The Revolution of Laser Vision Correction
Wavefront LASIK describes the most modern way to perform LASIK and is integral in iLASIK or bladeless custom LASIK.
Cataract Surgery with Premium Intraocular Implants
Premium implants that are designed to give near and far vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses greatly improves patients' vision after cataract surgery.