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29th September 2009
To correct someone’s vision, first you have to understand the eye’s structure and how it works. Although many people have contributed to our understanding, two in particular stand out: Leonardo da Vinci (1452 to 1519) and Johannes Evangelista Purkinje... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry22nd September 2009
Cataracts are a common condition where the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy. Looking through a cloudy lens is like trying to see through a fogged-up window. Clouded vision can make it difficult to read, drive or even see the expression on someone’s fa... Read >
Author: cornalleye11th September 2009
Pinhole glasses are used by people to assist them with a variety of vision problems. They are also called stenopeic glasses, and as both names imply they work by blocking excess light and focusing the light that is allowed into the eye. Pinhole and stenop... Read >
Author: patriciafrazier11th September 2009
Pinhole glasses are used by people to assist them with a variety of vision problems. They are also called stenopeic glasses, and as both names imply they work by blocking excess light and focusing the light that is allowed into the eye. Pinhole and stenop... Read >
Author: patriciafrazier10th September 2009
Money, money, money. Everything we do, everywhere we go, it costs money for almost everything involved. Factor in that the situation being discussed is health care and the dollar signs keep increasing in size. Vision problems can milk one’s wallet what ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry08th September 2009
Most individuals regard their sight to be their most fundamental sense. Yet, every month thousands of individuals have cataract surgery on their eyes without having done any research on their cataract surgeon. Who does your cataract surgery is one of the ... Read >
Author: mike01st September 2009
Most individuals regard their sight to be their most fundamental sense. Yet, every month thousands of individuals have cataract surgery on their eyes without having done any research on their cataract surgeon. Who does your cataract surgery is one of the ... Read >
Author: mike31st August 2009
Ten Critical Items Everyone Must Know Before Selecting Your Eye Surgeon
Most people regard their sight to be their most remarkable sense. Yet, every day thousands of individuals have surgery on their eyes without having done any research on their cat... Read >
Author: mike30th August 2009
Ten Critical Items Everyone Must Know Before Selecting Your Eye Surgeon Most people regard their sight to be their most remarkable sense. Yet, every day thousands of individuals have surgery on their eyes without having done any research on their cataract... Read >
Author: mike30th August 2009
Pinhole glasses are used by people to assist them with a variety of vision problems. They are also called stenopeic glasses, and as both names imply they work by blocking excess light and focusing the light that is allowed into the eye. Pinhole and stenop... Read >
Author: Alan Irel30th August 2009
Looking for a cataract eye surgeon depends entirely on the type of vision correction you need or want, and how much it costs. A cataract eye surgery is among the most successful surgeries a person can undergo. An experienced cataract eye surgeon can easil... Read >
Author: jim D15th August 2009
For over 25 years, Turner Eye Institute has been providing vision correction and LASIK surgeries to residents of San Francisco and the Bay Area. Their distinguished record of excellent results assures their patients of receiving the highest quality of per... Read >
Author: RyanC01st August 2009
There is little doubt that you have heard of LASIK eye surgery in order to correct poor vision. You may or may not know the actual procedure involved that goes into the surgery, and you would not be alone. There are many people out there who do not realiz... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry31st July 2009
Our eyes are a precious thing indeed. They allow us to take in the beauty of nature, the frenzy of an event, and even the smile of a loved one. Without their clarity, life takes on a new meaning. As we age, there are some inevitable changes that occur. In... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry31st July 2009
The surgical procedure for cataract is to remove the natural lens, which is now cloudy and replace it with a permanent intraocular lens implant, also known as IOL implant. The decision of when to have cataract surgery is a personal decision, which you wil... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry23rd July 2009
Cataracts in both eyes had affected my quality of life. Certainly, cataracts were not a good match for a professional writer. Reading incoming email was difficult and proofreading was a real challenge. I did not drive at night because I saw halos around c... Read >
Author: jerry james17th July 2009
Many people want to know: What are cataracts? People who suffer from cataracts have certain specific symptoms. They usually begin having cloudy, foggy, or filmy vision. They start losing the color intensity in their vision, and they often have several dif... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry16th July 2009
Many would consider their sight to be their most important sense, so it is logical to look after your vision by paying regular visits to the optometrist. But another part of maintaining good vision is to know when something is wrong, and to seek treatment... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton23rd June 2009
A cataract is a cloudiness of the eye's natural lens, which lies between the front and back areas of the eye.Vision through a 'cloudy' less transparent lens is blurry and is quite like looking through a misty glass or looking from behind a 'waterfall'.
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Author: jim D22nd June 2009
A cataract is a cloudiness of the eye's natural lens, which lies between the front and back areas of the eye.Vision through a 'cloudy' less transparent lens is blurry and is quite like looking through a misty glass or looking from behind a 'waterfall'.
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Author: jim D22nd June 2009
People may have heard of cataracts. Even still, people often wonder what a cataract is. A cataract is a clouding of the eyes lens. In medical speak, a cataract is a abnormality of the eye marked by the opacity of the eye's lens. The fact is, over the grea... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry12th June 2009
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Author: Louis Alloro10th June 2009
Cataract is very common in old age. A cataract is a clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity and obstructing the passage of light. Although related to old age, it can s... Read >
Author: daniel.rayfield09th June 2009
Cataract is very common in old age. A cataract is a clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity and obstructing the passage of light. Although related to old age, it can s... Read >
Author: daniel.rayfield20th May 2009
Cataracts, loss of vision due to clouding of the eye lens, are usually thought to be a problem for advancing years. Actually the problem and corrective surgery can affect people of any age. There are several options to restore focus after removal of the n... Read >
Author: Dr. Don Miller19th May 2009
Optometrists describe durable medical equipment (DME) coding and billing as one of the most complex duties they perform. For you, optometry coding for refractive lenses can make it even more complex - with the multitude of options available to patients co... Read >
Author: Julia Rose15th May 2009
Contact Lenses or Spectacles? That question still does not have a single answer, even though many people, both inside and outside the eye care business, claim that modern contact lenses win hands down.
Vision correction is truly a marvelous thing. With... Read >
Author: Dr. Don Miller13th May 2009
What is a cataract? A cataract is the result when the lense of an eye becomes damaged. A tell-tale sign of a cataract is a "cloudiness" of vision, which is due to the proteins in the eye become abnormal. If you suffer with a cataract, it is wise to gather... Read >
Author: msmart12th May 2009
Contact Lenses or Spectacles? That question still does not have a single answer, even though many people, both inside and outside the eye care business, claim that modern contact lenses win hands down.
Vision correction is truly a marvelous thing. With... Read >
Author: Dr. Don Miller29th April 2009
Flomax Introduction
Flomax belongs to a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. It is useful in improving urination in men who have enlarged prostate. Flomax works by relaxing one veins and arteries so that blood can easily circulate. It also ... Read >
Author: Article Manager23rd April 2009
Cataract surgery and café have something in common. A few years ago they shared this element: there were few, if any options. You wanted java? OK, would you like that with sugar-free vanilla flavoring? Had cataracts? Would you like... Actually, there wer... Read >
Author: David Richardson, MD17th April 2009
Everyone gets older and when you get older you also become wiser. Unfortunately, when you get older you also will start to notice your eyesight may not be what it once was. That means seniors and the elderly need to take a few extra steps in terms of prop... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry09th April 2009
If you are considering cataract surgery or it has been recommended because you have cataracts then you should learn everything you can. Answering all of your questions about the surgery will help you be more prepared so you are not afraid or worried. Th... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry24th March 2009
The medical community never stops researching for new and improved ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent all diseases or conditions. The same holds true for the field of vision research. In LASIK surgery, which is still a relatively new procedure at less t... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry20th March 2009
When a person has cataracts the lens on their eye is clouded over and it is virtually impossible to see out of the eye. Only one eye may have bad cataracts or both eyes may be clouded over. When the clouding over occurs, the lens needs to be removed from ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry13th March 2009
Auburn (ME): Quality eye care and laser services are now nearer to Auburn residents with the opening of Riverside Eye Center facility at the Center Street, Auburn, Maine (ME), this week. Dr. Martin Whitaker announced the opening of Riverside Eye Center in... Read >
Author: Riverside Eye Center10th March 2009
There are many tests a doctor will perform when you have your eyes checked. The first thing a doctor will do is ask you questions about your medical history and any vision problems. The doctor will use a light and verify if your eyes look healthy. He will... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry06th March 2009
Many people regard their sight to be their most fundamental sense. Yet, every week thousands of individuals have cataract surgery on their eyes without having done any research on their eye surgeon. Who performs your cataract surgery is one of the most cr... Read >
Author: David Richardson, MD03rd March 2009
To improve our vision we go for surgery. Today there is lot of advancement happening in the medical science due to which it has helped to overcome all kinds of problem. At a certain age almost every person faces some kind of problem in eye. There are som... Read >
Author: Ventura Eye Institute02nd March 2009
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that refers to any number of issues that individuals with diabetes may face during the course of their disorder. Diabetic retinopathy is a serious ailment that can causes moderate to severe vision loss, and even tota... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry18th February 2009
LASIK surgery in most cases is very successful as an eye corrective surgery. This procedure is outpatient and it can be done in approximately 5 to 15 minutes. Many people are amazed at how quickly their lifelong problems with their eyes are corrected in s... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry08th December 2008
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
A catar... Read >
Author: Alien06th December 2008
As we age our vision changes either from the normal aging process or age-related eye diseases. While some changes such as tearing, floaters and the need for reading glasses to see fine print maybe little more than inconveniences more serious age-related ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter22nd November 2008
Sushruta was a surgeon and teacher of Ayurveda who belong to a city in India named Kashi during the 6th century BCE. His medical exposition “Sushruta Samhita” is a compilation of all his medical procedures, opted by him during that period. This was co... Read >
Author: orell kinley 10th October 2008
Often seniors assume that poor eyesight is a natural part of growing old. By age 65, it is estimated that 1-in-3 Americans have some form of vision impairing eye disease. By detecting and treating eye disease early through annual, dilated eye exams, seni... Read >
Author: Chris Carter08th October 2008
The evolution of cataract surgery has changed significantly over the years. It began with simply opening a large wound to remove the cataract, and then closing the hole leaving a void where the natural lens was. The only way a patient could then see was w... Read >
Author: Jay Stockman21st August 2008
Among most patients with diabetic macular edema, laser therapy appears to yield better long-term visual and anatomical results with fewer side effects than either of two dosing regimens of preservative-free triamcinolone, a randomized study suggests.
M... Read >
Author: Shane18th July 2008
A phakic intraocular lens implant can be used to correct either extreme farsightedness or extreme nearsightedness. Unlike other eye surgery procedures, your natural lens is not altered. Instead, an implantable lens is positioned in front of your natural l... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield09th July 2008
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery
Causes of Cataracts
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Author: peterhutch17th June 2008
In ophthalmology, a cataract is known as the opacity of the eye lens. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye.
Talk to your eye doctor. About a year ago, a new kind of intraoccular implant was developed that lets your eye focus just as it did b... Read >
Author: Sander Bel22nd May 2008
Your health diary can be a valuable repository of information related to your health and well being. Suppose you or your loved one met with an accident, or are in some kind of medical emergency. A lot of people have gathered and want to help. Some are eve... Read >
Author: jenni432112th May 2008
As most of us know, contact lenses are the best alternative to glasses. They are small, plastic shaped discs that are made to correct eyesight problems like nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness, and other problems. Contact lenses are also used by ... Read >
Author: zakaria08th May 2008
Cataract surgery has been performed for many years, and new developments have dramatically improved the post-op vision. The lens is a normal structure of the internal part of the eye. We are all born with clear, natural lenses whose function is to focus l... Read >
Author: Jay Stockman25th March 2008
A retinal detachment is a serious and sight-threatening event. Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue. It is usually affects middle-aged or older people. Retinal detachment oc... Read >
Author: Alien21st February 2008
In ophthalmology, a cataract is known as the opacity of the eye lens. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye.
Talk to your eye doctor. About a year ago, a new kind of intraoccular implant was developed that lets your eye focus just as it did b... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune10th February 2008
Diabetes and eye have a very strong relation. Diabetes can affect the eyes and vision in a number of ways. The high blood glucose, can damage many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, brain, and kidneys (as commonly known). Diabetes can af... Read >
Author: Celly Dunk04th February 2008
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The lens, one of the eye's primary focusing mechanisms, is located just behind the pupil. A normal lens is transparent, allowing light into the eye. Cataracts, however, renders a lens cloudy, making it difficult for the necessary light to e... Read >
Author: Alien06th November 2007
If the time has come for your vacation or a holiday getaway, read this article before making your plans. There are many places of great beauty and interest to be seen in the USA and Europe. But, whether transportation, touring, theme park, or food and l... Read >
Author: Brian Bees27th October 2007
Pick's Disease is the result of a build-up of protein in the affected areas of the brain. Pick's disease is rare. It is more common in women than men. Pick disease occurs in a younger age group than dementia of the Alzheimer type. People with Pick's disea... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th July 2007
Eyes are the most beautiful parts of the entire human body. They are the most important sensory organs that we have. Our eyes are as delicate as they are important for us. They can be hurt by a small speck of dirt or the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is... Read >
Author: Kirk Bachelder16th June 2007
Welcome to our monthly edition of "Eye News You Can Use", featuring the latest in eye care and ocular health.
There is an old adage that if you live long enough you will get cataracts.
In my eight years of experience in Las Vegas, I find that to b... Read >
Author: Thomas Berten08th May 2007
A Cataract is the gradual opacification, and yellowing of the natural lens in the eye. The most common type is called Senile, or Nuclear type, and results from the absorption of high energy light over a period of years. The natural lens is made of an Alph... Read >
Author: Jay Stockman03rd January 2007
While Australians struggle with rising prices, the insurance industry is booming. In the 2004-05 fiscal year, insurance companies increased their profit by 30%. So how do you go about taking some of that profit back from the insurance company and putting ... Read >
Author: Morgan Slater04th June 2006
Your eyesight is one of the most important things you possess. Taking good care of your eyes is crucial for eye health. However, sometimes the eye is susceptible to various diseases and conditions that you simply cannot prevent. Fortunately, there are ... Read >
Author: dan brown03rd June 2006
More than a million cataract surgeries are performed each year on an outpatient basis. During cataract eye surgery, the clouded lens is removed and replaced with a plastic one. One method is called Phacoemulsification which involves using ultrasound to ... Read >
Author: Fritz Frei09th September 2005
Understanding ocular nutrition and eye health can be one of the ways to support your vision. As early as age 30, our eyes and vision can begin to deteriorate. Wind, dust, chlorine fumes, automobile fumes, smoking, freezing temperatures and physical injury... Read >
Author: David Buster
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