Diabetes and the Eye: Thoughts for Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes is the is the most frequent cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20–74 years in developed countries. Nearly 1 in 10 Americans — 30.3 million — have diabetes, and around 1 in 3 have pre-diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a timely… read more
By Evan Schoenberg, M.D. I am proud to be both a refractive surgeon (an eye surgeon who eliminates the need for glasses via a variety of techniques, including LASIK, PRK, ICL, and cataract surgery) and a refractive patient. Prior to the day I had LASIK in 2009, I was completely dependent upon glasses or contact… read more
For years, you have followed the same routine every morning—wake up, put in your contacts, and get ready for work. But that doesn’t have to be your life. You could wake up with crystal clear vision and toss your glasses and contacts. A contact and glasses-free reality can be achieved with LASIK eye surgery, a… read more
A Punctal Plug may not be the answer for every Dry Eye patient, but for some, it’s the relief they need. Many people have chronic symptoms of dry eyes. There are countless different brands of artificial tears that are available when you go to the drug store, and most people have tried several at some… read more
