Ophthalmology Blog
Can Cataracts Come Back?
Cataracts are extremely common, affecting over 20 million Americans. In fact, one in five people over the age of 65 will experience cataracts. It [...]
What is Vitreous Gel?
The eye is a complex organ. Like most of our organs, we tend not to think about our eyes until they are not working [...]
Can You Get LASIK Twice?
LASIK is a common surgery in the United States, with nearly 600,000 procedures occurring every single year. Statistically, this surgery has an extremely high [...]
Retinal Tear vs. Detachment
Retinal tears and detachments are related eye conditions that can become very serious, even leading to blindness. Retinal tears are common, with nearly one [...]
Pinguecula & Pterygium: What’s the Difference?
Key Takeaways Pinguecula and pterygium are common, noncancerous eye growths linked to sun, wind, and dry conditions. Pinguecula does not grow onto the cornea, [...]
Can LASIK Fix Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a common eye condition, with one in three people experiencing it in their lifetime. If you have any degree of astigmatism, you [...]
Do Eye Floaters Go Away?
Have you ever experienced eye floaters or spots that seem to move within your field of vision? Seven out of ten people experience eye floaters [...]
How Long Does LASIK Take?
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most common elective surgical procedures in America, with nearly 700,000 surgeries performed every year. With such high [...]