Astigmatism is a condition of the eye that is very common in this country and around the world. Millions are diagnosed with this problem and must rely on corrective lenses to see properly. Astigmatism, which affects the naturally smooth curve of the cornea, can cause blurring and other issues with vision at all ranges on [...]

Could it be that a pre-treatment procedure would eliminate much of the risk associated with cataract surgery? Many experts now agree, after the announcement of a recent study, that the femtosecond laser could do just that. Twenty-nine patients were followed in the project run by a team led by Dr. Culbertson of the Bascom Palmer [...]

A recent study has provided millions of Americans a little added hope as they acknowledge a common diagnosis of age-related cataracts. As a person ages, the chances of cataract development increases substantially, but this new study still gives a person reason to smile because it reports that the rate of complication during or after the [...]

There is a new kind of intraocular lens in use today and after a recent study it is receiving a lot of attention. The iris-claw IOL proved to be a very realistic option for patients of cataract and those in need of refractive lens replacements with lacking capsular support. It may even be able to [...]

Dehiscence is defined as the release of fluids as a result of the splitting of an organ or bodily tissue. It may sound disturbing, but for many post-cataract surgery patients, it is far worse than that. While complications with this frequently preformed procedure are rare, there is reason to suspect that elderly patients who sustain [...]

Chronic diabetes holds many fears and unknowns for the patients diagnosed with it. Among those worries is fear of Diabetic Retinopathy. If you are a newly diagnosed diabetes patient or helping to provide care for a loved one with the condition, you should know all about this eye-related problem and the potential outcomes. Caused by [...]

The Optics Department at the University of Granada has been busy recently. A new finding there has led to further testing, which might be able to help professionals in the field of ophthalmology learn more about eye conditions that effect night vision. The program, which is unique in its ability to test eyesight and eye [...]

One thing that every person who has attained a great age will say is that the older we get as humans, the more things have a possibility of going wrong in our bodies. This is simply a fact of life, but that doesn’t mean that we have to suffer from being uncomfortable or from dealing [...]

If you were to ask a person in his seventies if he knew anyone with cataracts, the answer would almost definitely be a resounding ‘yes’. Cataracts have long been associated with people of advancing age. Senior citizen homes and retirement centers are often filled with patients suffering from cataracts in one or both eyes. However, [...]

Did you know that there are currently millions of Americans living with cataracts in this country? In fact, by 2020, it is thought that approximately thirty million people will be affected by the blurring of the eye’s natural lens. While entirely stopping cataract formation is nothing that can be done presently, there are things that [...]