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By Frank J. Weinstock , MD, FACS. Dr. Weinstock is an ophthalmologist, board-certified,with extensive experience in practice management, and in medical and surgical ophthalmology. He is a Professor of Ophthalmology NEOMED, Affiliate Clinical Professor in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, and Volunteer Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Leonard…

A corneal abrasion is painful. But is a scratched cornea an emergency?

Think rinsing your eyes with hospital toilet water is revolting? In that case, what researchers found on knock-off contact lenses is sure to make you squeamish
"Contact lenses are medical devices worn on living tissue; therefore, it is extremely important that they are purchased with a valid prescription."
Published earlier this year in the Journal of Forensic Sciences , a case report from the U.S. Food…

Dry eyes are actually very common. Left untreated, dry eyes can cause corneal abrasions. Find out why your eyes have fewer tears and what you can do about it.

Here’s what you need to know about the only treatment that can stop the eye condition keratoconus.

Corneal dystrophies are a group of relatively rare genetic eye disorders in which abnormal material often accumulates in the cornea.

In this interview from AAO 2019, Dr. Davinder Grover explains why corneal hysteresis is important for managing patients with glaucoma.

The team at Vista Eye Specialists discusses corneal crosslinking, a treatment designed to prevent or slow down vision loss due to keratoconus, corneal ectasia or other corneal dystrophies. Schedule a consultation in Fredericksburg today to learn more.

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A new genetic test for Avellino corneal dystrophy identifies carriers of this rare autosomal dominant mutation. Its presence can lead to visual deterioration and ultimate blindness foll

Your ophthalmologist will talk with you about corneal transplant surgery. You will discuss why you need this surgery, how it can help you see better, and what you can expect during and after surgery.

Corneal cross-linking is a treatment for keratoconus, which causes the deterioration of tissues that hold your cornea together. Call our Dr. Richard Foulkes. He serves Chicago, Downers Grove, Naperville, Lombard, and surrounding areas of Illinois.

From viral conjunctivitis to corneal ulcer, the merciless summer can cause all sort of eye-related problems. Water, eye exercises and other remedies can help protect them.
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Want to learn about new advances in LASIK eye surgery and improvements in LASER cataract surgery? Call in to speak to our guest, Dr. Anne Ostrovsky, an esteemed ophthalmologist surgeon of Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates in NYC. Dr. Ostrovsky practices general ophthalmology, refractive, cataract and laser surgery, and is a specialist in corneal diseases. She specializes in small incision cataract surgery with implants including multifocal…

Sudden changes in your vision can be a frightening experience. There may be various underlying conditions, such as keratoconus, that can be the cause of these changes. Fortunately, Dr. Richard B. Foulkes now offers patients that suffer from keratoconus a state-of-the-art treatment called corneal cross-linking. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this beneficial procedure.

Although the eyelid is designed to protect the eye, its skin is exceedingly thin and contains many fragile tissues that may be injured by UV light. Inside the eye, the lens and the cornea, both transparent, filter UV rays, but by doing so for many years, they may become damaged. This is especially true for the lens, which through years of UV absorption, turns yellowish and cataractous. The lens is the eye's transparent focusing mechanism, located between the iris and the vitreous humor…

Eye irritation can be very uncomfortable. From pink eye to corneal ulcers, here are the top causes of eye irritation.

Researchers have formulated a groundbreaking experimental technique that could help millions on the corneal transplant waiting list.

Investigators report the long-term results of accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) treatment in adolescent patients with progressive keratoconus.

Posted // Monday, May 6, 2013
With spring comes pollen, and with pollen comes allergies — often resulting in itchy, watery eyes. That’s a normal reaction to minor irritation, but how can you be sure it’s not a sign of something more serious? Dr. Lydia Lane sat down with Alyse Eady at THV Channel 11 to provide insight into how to tell if that eye itch is simple allergies or something else. Watch the interview below and read further down for more information…

LASIK stands for laser in situ keratomileusis. These words describe a procedure using a laser underneath a corneal flap to reshape the cornea.