Archive for August, 2007

Cosmetic Eye Surgery Removes Glasses & Contact Lenses

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Now a days cosmetic eye surgery has become very effective to reduce or even eliminate one’s reliance on glasses or contact lenses.

Lissamine green Shows Promise In Dry Eye Detection

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye ailments. According to various estimates, it affects 10 percent to 30 percent of the world’s population, including 10 million to 14 million Americans — mostly older women. Symptoms include eyes that burn or sting, blurred vision, frequent blinking, light sensitivity or a sandy or gritty [...]

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis Spreading Quickly In Korea

Monday, August 27th, 2007

The Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention warned that keratoconjunctivitis (”pink eye”) and acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is spreading quickly among a growing number of people in Korea.

Lasik Surgery Cures Maximum Eye Problems

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

In a new study by the National Eye Institute Refractive Error Quality of Life (RQL) Instrument, it is found that though the vast majority of patients who has undergone through a Lasik surgery, experience no long-term complications of the surgery, a small percentage find themselves with permanent visual defects that are difficult to treat and [...]

August: Designated as Cataract Awareness Month

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

Month of August has been declared as “Children’s Eye and Safety Month” as well as “Cataract Awareness Month” by the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, Prevent Blindness America.

Important Guidelines for Contact Lens Users

Friday, August 24th, 2007

Sometime it becomes very difficult for contact lens users to find out a proper guide of handling contact lens. Here are some important tips for successful lens wear and care.

Truth Behind Eye Care Myths

Friday, August 24th, 2007

We have been hearing some myths about eye care from our childhood and we sometimes are guided by those. So it is very necessary for all of us to know the actual truth behind these myths to take better care of not only our eyes but also that of our children. Some of the famous [...]