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Women at Higher Risk of Disease-related Vision Loss than Men
Women are more likely than men to suffer vision loss due to eye diseases and conditions, according to two major studies.
What is iLASIK?
What is the difference between LASIK and iLASIK? Dr. Jeffrey Martin, of Smithtown, New York in Long Island, describes the LASIK technique that he finds to be the best: iLASIK.
Minority Shareholders Resisting Takeover of Alcon by Novartis
Some minority shareholders in eye care company Alcon, Inc., are rejecting a stock swap proposed by health care giant Novartis AG as part of its plan to take over Alcon and merge the two companies.
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Consumers’ Corner: How to Get the Best Deal Out of Health Care Financing
Looking to get the most out of your health care financing plan? Check out these consumer tips!
Combining Intacs® and C3-R® in the Treatment of Keratoconus
For those suffering from progressive keratoconus, there is now a treatment to halt the progression of the disorder and prevent future deterioration of the cornea: C3-R®.
About the Eye
DocShop offers information on the eye’s anatomy, including the functions and structures of the eye. You can also browse the other pages of this site for a range of information about eye diseases and refractive errors, as well as treatment options for various conditions.
Eye Safety
Eye injuries can result in long-term pain and vision impairment. Learn some eye safety tips and techniques that are key to maintaining your eyesight throughout your life.
Eye Care for Children and Teens
Lifelong good health starts at an early age. Learn about the eye care necessary to prevent and treat vision problems in children, from refractive errors to lazy eye and more.
Vision Insurance
Learn about vision insurance, including what it is, what it covers, how to choose a plan, and how to find and select a doctor.
Eye Exams
An eye test performed by a trained ophthalmologist is often the only way to detect glaucoma and other severe eye conditions in their earliest stages, when they are most treatable. It is recommended that most individuals undergo regular eye exams performed every one to two years.
Blepharitis
Are you suffering from chronically inflamed, swollen, itching, or irritated eyes? If so, you may have blepharitis, a treatable condition. Learn more about the various blepharitis treatment options available, and take the first step toward alleviating your discomfort today.
Strabismus
Strabismus is a potentially serious condition usually arising during infancy. Early diagnosis is a key to increasing the likelihood of successful strabismus treatment, which may include surgery. Learn how to recognize common symptoms like faulty depth perception and crossed, diverging, and vertically misaligned eyes.
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Amblyopia (lazy eye) is a condition that affects both the eye and the brain. Lazy eye causes vary but all of them interfere with the visual data received and transmitted by a single eye. Lazy eye treatments include surgery and vision therapy.
Eye Allergies
If you suffer from red, watery, or itchy eyes, it is possible that you have eye allergies. Your ophthalmologist can diagnose your condition and help you find effective eye allergy relief.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome causes problems for millions of people across the country. Learn more about dry eye, including information on where to locate doctors who specialize in its diagnosis and treatment.
Cataracts
Cataracts affect half of adults over the age of 65; Learn about the symptoms and causes of the condition, as well as how cataract surgery can help.
Vision Correction Treatments
Our website explains vision correction options such as automated lamellar keratoplasty (ALK), radial keratotomy (RK), astigmatic keratotomy (AK), and laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK).
Vision Glossary
DocShop is your resource for the latest eye care information. Read definitions of a range of vision-related terms.
Vision
From the latest news and trends in eye care and eyewear to the facts about various eye conditions and diseases, DocShop is your source for vision information.