Is My Cornea Thick Enough For LASIK?

Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in LASIK

LASIK is perhaps the best option for vision correction among most people suffering from sight problems. It can correct issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and even astigmatism. However, LASIK is a surgical technique that not everybody qualifies for. It is imperative that an eye exam is conducted first, and certain things such as pregnancy, lifestyle…

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What is Bladeless LASIK Surgery?

Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in LASIK

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,…

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Diabetes and Eye Health

Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in Eye Health

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,…

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FDA Approves the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses, the First and Only Extended Depth of Focus Lenses for People with Cataracts

Posted by: Associates in Ophthalmology (NJ) in Cataracts

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…

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