What are Intrastromal Corneal Rings?
INTACS® Inserts are two curved, clear plastic segments that are implanted in the perimeter of the cornea to reduce nearsightedness (myopia) in patients with keratoconus. Keratoconus is a visual disorder that occurs when the normally round and dome-shaped cornea progressively thins, causing a cone-like bulge to develop.
IntraLASIK represents the latest advancement in laser eye surgery. It's a bladeless approach to LASIK that involves using all laser technology, eliminating the need for mechanical devices and increasing the safety and efficacy of the procedure.
Hyperopia, or farsightedness is a condition where far vision is relatively clear, yet close vision is blurry. Roughly 25% of the population is affected by this refractive error, characterized by difficulty focusing on objects that are up close. In a normal visual system, light passes through the cornea and lens and comes into focus at the retina; in a hyperopic eye, light comes into focus behind the retina. This occurs for one of two reasons: either the patient's ocular axis is too short, or the corneal focusing power is too weak.
Currently, there is no cure for glaucoma. Treatment of this degenerative disease focuses on keeping the intraocular pressure (IOP) low in order to prevent further damage and harming of the optic nerve.
Advanced glaucoma treatment at the Benjamin Eye Institute falls under three distinct categories:
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. In the early stages of the disease, there may be no symptoms. Experts estimate that half of the people affected by glaucoma may not know they have it.
One of the most common questions asked of an optician upon first introductions is regarding price: 'How much are glasses?' Though the question may seem reasonable enough, there is one major issue in answering said query. All glasses are not created equal. There are myriad coatings, add-ons, edge treatments, and other bells and whistles that can have an impact on the price of your glasses. This guide was designed to help you decide which lens upgrades are right for you and in which, if any, situations.
Floaters look like small specks, dots, circles, lines or cobwebs in your field of vision. They are often more noticeable when looking at a plain background, such as a white page, wall, or clear sky. While they seem to be in front of your eye, they are floating inside. Floaters are often small clumps of protein inside the gel-like substance called the vitreous that fills your eye. What you see are the shadows these clumps cast on your retina.
As we grow older, the vitreous gel starts to shrink, forming clumps or strands inside the eye. The process of the vitreous pulling away enough to separate from the back wall of the eye is called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). It often results in a larger often round floater that can be symptomatic.
Flashes can look like flashing lights or lightning streaks in your field of vision. They happen when the vitreous pulls on the retina.
Sometimes floaters and flashes signal conditions that can lead to vision loss. These symptoms can be alarming, especially if they develop very suddenly. To find out if a retinal tear or retinal detachment (have these be terms patients can click on that will take them to the retinal tear/detachment section) is occurring, you should be evaluated with a thorough retinal exam immediately if you notice the following symptoms, especially if you are over 45 years of age, have had an injury to your eyes or head, or if you have substantial nearsightedness:
A sudden increase in size and number of floatersA sudden appearance of flashesHaving a shadow or curtain appear in your peripheral visionSeeing a gray curtain moving across your field of visionHaving a sudden decrease in your central vision'
Flapless LASIK is a term used for any laser vision correction procedure that does not involve the creation of a corneal flap. The flap has been found to be the root cause of most LASIK-related complications, so removing it increases the safety of the procedure and eliminates many risks. This procedure is also commonly known as PRK.
BenefitsFor many Los Angeles patients, flapless LASIK carries a number of appealing benefits, including:
Reduced risk of short- and long-term complicationsExtremely safe and effective way to improve visionSuitable option for patients with thin corneas
With that said, there are some drawbacks. For example, flapless LASIK is associated with a longer recovery period and increased temporary post-operative discomfort when compared to the traditional approach.
