Ultraviolet Hazards

Ultraviolet (UV) rays carry more energy than do visible light rays. Thus the eye has a greater risk of damage from absorbing UV radiation than from absorbing other forms of … Read more

Ultraviolet Light: Health Hazard

Most people know that ultraviolet (UV) light can cause premature aging of the skin, sunburn and some skin cancers, but UV is also dangerous to the eyes. Aside from the … Read more

Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Allergic Reactions

Contents 1 Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Allergic Reactions 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Treatment 1.3 Summing Up 1.3.1 Diagnosis Codes Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Allergic Reactions Introduction People … Read more

Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis

Contents 1 Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Polymegathism, Neovascularization and the Endothelial Pump 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Treatment 1.3 Summing Up 1.3.1 Diagnosis Codes Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: … Read more

Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Overwear Syndrome

Contents 1 Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Overwear Syndrome 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Signs and Symptoms of Overwear 1.3 Treatment of Overwear 1.4 Summing Up 1.5 Diagnosis Codes Understanding and … Read more

Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Polymegathism, Neovascularization and the Endothelial Pump

Contents 1 Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Polymegathism, Neovascularization and the Endothelial Pump 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Treatment 1.3 Diagnosis Codes Understanding and Avoiding Contact Lens Complications: Polymegathism, Neovascularization and … Read more

Understanding Conductive Keratoplasty

Contents 1 Conductive Keratoplasty 2 Why The Loss of Near Vision With Age? 3 Turn Back The Clock On Your Vision 4 How CK Works 5 Is CK Right For … Read more

Understanding Contact Lens Complications: Infection

Contents 1 Understanding Contact Lens Complications: Infection 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Treatment 1.2.1 Diagnosis Codes Understanding Contact Lens Complications: Infection Introduction An infection of the eye related to contact lens wear … Read more

Understanding Floaters

Understanding Floaters in the Eyes Life s little annoyances…there are many. And it seems as though the older we get the more there are. One common age-related nuisance that is … Read more

Using the Right Contact Lens Solutions

Proper lens cleaning and disinfection is critical for healthy and comfortable contact lens wear. Just because the packaging says “ultimate lens cleaner” or “no-rub lens solution”, does not mean that … Read more

Using your Eyes and your Computer

Using Your Eyes and Your Computer To minimize discomfort when working at your computer avoid looking at the monitor for long periods of time. It’s 1:00 p.m. and you’ve been … Read more

Uveitis

Contents 1 Iritis 2 Symptoms 3 Testing 4 Treatment 5 Diagnosis Codes Iritis Iritis is an inflammation of the iris and is sometimes linked to certain systemic conditions infections previous … Read more