When researching LASIK, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the barrage of LASIK jargon getting tossed around. Bladeless, blade-free, Intralase, all laser LASIK? Are they the same thing? What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? It’s easy to get confused when everyone uses a different name. Here at New York Eye Specialists, […]
Cataracts affect millions of people all over the world, but if you’ve never experienced them yourself, chances are you don’t know too much about them beyond the fact that they blur vision. This eye condition is actually quite interesting, and the process of treating it even more so. Here’s a quick list of facts to […]
Cataract Surgery May Prolong Your Life
A report published in a medical journal reinforces what that the American Academy of Ophthalmology has said many times. Projectile toys are not safe. Ophthalmologists from Moorfield’s Eye Hospital reported this month on three patients injured by Nerf gun darts. Some people may think Nerf darts are safe because they’re softer than other darts. But […]
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. Although glucose is an important source of energy for the body’s cells, too much glucose in the blood for a long time can cause damage in many parts of the body, including the heart, […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses for the treatment of cataracts. The first in a new category of intraocular lenses (IOLs), the Tecnis Symfony lenses are the only lenses in the United States that provide a full range of continuous high-quality vision following cataract surgery, while also […]
Fireworks sales will be blazing across the country from now through the Fourth of July. As retailers begin their promotions, Associates in Ophthalmology joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in shining a light on this explosive fact: the number of eye injuries caused by fireworks has more than doubled in recent years. Fireworks injuries cause […]
We are writing to announce the retirement of Dr. Peter Nussbaum after many years of proudly serving his community. It was with both joy and sorrow that he saw his last patient at the end of 2015. Although he has had the privilege of caring for many people and developing lifelong friendships, he is now […]
It’s almost the end of 2015, how many of your goals have you accomplished? If you haven’t ticked everything off your list there’s no need to fret – you still have time! Now is the perfect time to accomplish any lingering resolutions and step up to the plate. While you’re mulling over what’s left to […]
Did you know that October is Eye Injury Prevention Month? Though you may not often think about the many ways you can damage your most delicate sense organs, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has some ‘eye-opening’ statistics about eye injuries: Each year an estimated 2.4 million eye injuries occur in the United States. Using […]
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