The Eye Care Blog

Now there is a good news for the patients suffering from age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa as last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has tracked a novel treatment “a capsule” which helps in protecting vision during these two diseases.

Latest news reveals the development of new treatment for corneal disease called Keratoconus. This treatment is made by the researchers of Emory University in Atlanta. This special treatment is supposed to be a beneficial procedure for the patients as it stabilizes the cornea with reversing some of the other permanent changes in the integrity and [...]

Now people suffering from cataract can see clearly, near, far and everything, all thanks to special type of lens, called Crystalens. According to Dr. Carey T. Rowan, an cataract and laser surgeon, this brand of lens have an ability to be flexible along the muscles of the eye.

According to the network news report , after reports of unsuccessful surgical outcome of Lasik Surgery and subsequent warnings given by FDA on LASIK surgery, many patients are fearing and hesitating to undergo LASIK surgery for the treatment of eye disease. Realizing that, many of the Optometrists of America, are considering of other alternatives that [...]

LASIK surgery is a popular form of eye treatment across the world. At least one million Americans opt for this treatment every year. But does the surgery really promise a really good and improved life? No, claim the patients. The studies show that nearly 5% of the patients experience some major or minor and [...]

The Advanced Medical Optics received the FDA approval for the iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser. It is claimed to be capable of creating a corneal flap in less than 10 seconds. The laser is designed to create a virtually effortless flap lift. Thus the treatment will be helpful in increasing the biochemical stability of [...]

As opposed to the belief, the LASIK treatment, rarely gives the patients a trouble free lifestyle. It brings many problems with it. Recalls a patient who has once opted for the treatment.

Lasik Surgery (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most advanced eye surgery. According to Golfer Tiger Woods “It is a life changing”. NASA is now allowing astronauts to undergo this procedure, and in the U.S. military, nearly 112,500 personnel, have undergone this surgery, including pilots.