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Do Certain Populations Have A Higher Percentage Of Dry Eye?
There are noticeable trends when treating dry eye patients. Patients presenting with atopic skin types (allergy prone, psoriasis, exema, pale skin, easily sunburn) generally have a higher percentage...
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Are there any difference between using fish oil vs. flax seed for dry eye...
Yes, there is a difference between the two. Fish oil and flax seed are both rich in omega 3 fats, and flax seed is a great alternative for vegetarian patients. However the omega 3 oils in fish are...
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Is refractive surgery an option if I have keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a condition that is progressive condition and leads to irregular corneal shape due to thinning of the cornea typically on the inferior cornea. There is usually a history of eye rubbing...
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What Eye Drops Are Needed Following Lasik Surgery?
After Lasik Surgery, the two main drops that are used are a steroid and an antibiotic for 5-7 days for the average Lasik patient. The steroid is used as an anti-inflammatory to reduce ocular...
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What Factors Contribute To Cataract Development?
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the inside of the eye. The internal lens of the eye is responsible for our ability to focus from distance to near until our early forties. The lens also acts...
View ArticlePreservative Free Artificial Tears After Lasik Surgery
In general, preservative free artificial tears are recommended for the first six to eight weeks following Lasik surgery. The reasoning for no preservatives during the initial healing period is that a...
View ArticleI Have A Pterygium, Can I Still Have Lasik?
Patients often report to the clinic for a Lasik consultation with a pterygium. A pterygium is scarring on the white part of the eye that often extends into the cornea, which is the clear window at the...
View ArticleWhat Are Realistic Expectations For Lasik Surgery?
Current Lasik technology is extremely fast and accurate. The vast majority of patients are very happy with the outcome of their Lasik surgery. It is very common to be asked if the surgery will...
View ArticleIs It Better To Have Lasik Or Prk?
If a patient had Lasik in one eye and PRK in the other, then waited 6-8 weeks, the visual outcome would typically be the same for either eye. While it is true that Lasik is performed more often than...
View ArticleWhen Is Lasik Surgery Not Recommended?
Lasik surgery is generally not recommended for patients presenting with non correctable vision problems. Non correctable vision problems may include any condition where the vision cannot be corrected...
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