In this scene, we take a walk through the warm memories on Sunset Boulevard, in search of Nabokov and discover "Russian Pelmeni" with near-sighted eyes.
It is important to do your research and choose an eye doctor very carefully. Ask your friends and family for references. Don't take the health of your eyes lightly! After all, you only have one pair for your lifetime!
Our guiding philosophy and fundamental principles, on which all our work inside the Benjamin Eye Institute is based. We open your eyes to a stunning universe, all you have to do is to see.
We'd like to formally welcome you to Vadim Avrukin, one of our blog's editors, who so empathetically asks questions on patients' behalf and uses journalistic professionalism.
It takes a while to find a trustworthy source of information. In our blog, a large team is in charge of this and thoroughly investigates each issue before making it available to the public. We do this so you can get answers to all the intriguing things you forgot to ask at the visit, not so you can self-treat and make independent diagnoses.
There is a new patented technology called OnMed that may save you trips to the doctor in future. The OnMed station uses video cameras and diagnostic equipment that give data such as blood pressure, respiration, etc. to the doctor. Then he cam prescribe necessary medications.
Dr. Benjamin is busting some myths about myopia. Do you need your glasses prescription to be a little weaker to train your eyes? Does constant wearing of glasses exacerbate poor eyesight? Read on!
Conjunctivitis (or pink eye) is an infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid. It can be bacterial or viral and contagious as well as non-contagious. It is important to see a board-certified ophthalmologist if you experience pink eye symptoms.
IStent is an FDA-approved implantable device that reduces the intraocular pressure, slowing down the loss of vision from glaucoma. IStent can be performed in conjunction with the cataract surgery and it is very safe and effective.
At least 80 million people are suffering from glaucoma. Unfortunately, at the early stages the patients with glaucoma may not experience any symptoms. It is important to be checked for glaucoma regularly. Medication that reduces blood pressure and surgery can slow down or even prevent the loss of vision.
