Abbott Receives U.S. FDA Approval For New Cataract Multifocal Intraocular Lens
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the TECNIS® Multifocal 1-Piece intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract patients with and without presbyopia. Intraocular lenses are implanted in a patient's eye after the removal of the natural lens that has become clouded by a cataract... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:00:00 PST
Risk Of Developing Cataracts Increased By Anti-Depressants
Some anti-depressant drugs are associated with an increased chance of developing cataracts, according to a new statistical study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and McGill University... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 PST
Scientists Shed New Light On How Retina's Hardware Is Used In Color Vision
Biologists at New York University and the University of Würzburg have identified, in greater detail, how the retina's cellular hardware is used in color preference. The findings, published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), enhance our understanding of how eyes and the brain process color... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PST
Eye Disease Linked To Weakened Brain Power In People With Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in the UK's working-age population, could be associated with poorer memory and diminished brain power in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research¹ announced this week at leading health charity Diabetes UK's Annual Professional Conference. The study looked at 1,066 people with Type 2 diabetes aged between 60 and 75 years old... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST
Leading Experts Spotlight "A Day In The Life With Glaucoma" To Demonstrate The Growing Impact Of Glaucoma On Society
During World Glaucoma Week (March 7-13), leading glaucoma experts are joining forces to increase awareness of the consequences of diminished vision as a result of glaucoma and its impact on the daily lives of patients. According to research, examples of daily activities that can be difficult for glaucoma patients to manage include driving, locating items, walking on stairs and recognizing faces... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST
Are You At Risk For Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Learn The Top 5 Risk Factors
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of severe vision loss among Americans ages 65 and over. Knowing your risk factors, being aware of your family history, and keeping regular appointments with your Eye M.D. can help reduce your risks for vision loss from macular degeneration... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST
Why Our Peripheral Vision May Not Be As Random As We Think
As you read this, you may notice that the word directly in front of you is clear, but all the surrounding words are hard to make out. For most people, this effect - known as 'crowding' - is not a problem... Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST
LASIK alternative: Advanced Surface Ablation
First there was PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) then there was LASIK, and now you might here about ASA (advanced surface ablation). What is advanced surface ablation, how is it different than PRK, and when is it indicated in vision correction instead of LASIK? The original laser vision correction was PRK on the corneal surface. LASIK eclipsed PRK with rapid visual recovery, minimal discomfort, and no scarring. Now we are coming back to an improved version of PRK called Advanced Surface Ablation or ASA in certain patients. Learn why this might be your best option and how things have changes over the last 20 years. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:19:00 -0700
Alexa and Page Decide to Have LASIK
If you are reading these words, then you must have found them on the internet. Many people are here because of friends or family who decided to see Dr. Dishler for their vision correction by old fashioned "word of mouth". They type in our name or web address directly. Others find themselves here because they saw Dr. Dishler on TV or read about him in Forbes magazine. But many others are reading these words because search engines brought them here. They were referred by two very popular 'women'. One is named Page, the other is Alexa. Actually these of course are not particular women at all, but as you shall see the analogy holds true nonetheless. Welcome to the world of LASIK popularity. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:59:00 -0700
Why Not Wait Until Later For LASIK
Since LASIK is a high tech sort of medical procedure, then why not wait awhile for it to get even better and less expensive? That is a reasonable question, and one that many people ask themselves and sometimes even ask us during their consultation. If there has never been a better time to have LASIK than today, then why not wait until tomorrow and see if it gets even better? While this many times makes sense when considering other high tech purchases like computers or TV's it is not really necessary in regards to LASIK. Even in computers, one has to balance the wait with what they will be missing during that time. In the case of LASIK we are in a technology that has reached maturity, where the incremental changes are very small compared to the benefits derived. Even more importantly, we have the experience to know how well what we currently using works for a large variety of patients. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:33:00 -0700
Nikon And LASIK
Recently I have been investigating cameras from Nikon and when you look at what makes the difference between a $200 Coolpix and a $5200 D3S model, you can learn something important about LASIK. In bright light under ideal circumstances they both take great pictures. Why are these two camera that are 25 times difference in price (and the Coolpix is much easier to carry around) is the reason that professional photographers choose the D3S? It must be more than to look cool carrying around a big impressive looking camera. The answer is that It takes a lot more money and a much bulkier camera to do what the D3 can do as compared to the Coolpix. In a phrase the difference is low light capability. The D3 can take pictures that still look good in very dim light whereas the Coolpix (without a flash) cannot.
In bright light with high contrast targets, both cameras can easily give 20/20 type sharpness but obviously this is not the whole story or NASA would not have decided to lug some D3S cameras into outer space if a smaller camera would work just as well. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:08:00 -0700
The "Hassle" of LASIK?
Many people who are considering LASIK are tolerating but not enjoying wearing contact lenses. This is especially true for women who have problems with mascara getting under their contacts and irritating their eyes. It is also true for those who live in windy conditions, are outdoors often, or who are sensitive to having a foreign body in their eyes. It is this group who are most apt to consider LASIK but for the same reasons are most concerned about how post LASIK their lives will be altered. Beyond the discussion of results, risks, and costs, most patients consider the impact both short and long term that vision correction will play in their personal and professional lives. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:23:00 -0700
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