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A Closer Look at Intraocular Lenses

If you have a cataract, you will likely benefit from the placement of an intraocular lens (IOL). This procedure replaces the natural lens that is clouded by the cataract with…

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What Does iStent Surgery Involve?

If you have glaucoma, it can be scary. The fluid in your eyes is building up. Instead of being naturally absorbed into your bloodstream in the way that it should,…

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What is LipiFlow?

LipiFlow® is an exciting treatment that can help you if you suffer from dry eye. It involves the use of a special device that applies thermal pulsation to your inner…

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The Many Advantages of LASIK Eye Surgery

LASIK eye surgery can be done on people with astigmatism, far-sightedness or near-sightedness. During the procedure, Dr. Patel uses a laser to reshape the patient’s cornea, which is the part…

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What Does an Ophthalmologist Do?

Have you ever had your eyes checked for glasses or contacts? Have you ever had an eye infection like pink eye or a minor eye injury? If you answered yes…

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See Clearly Again with LASIK

The brand name “LASIK” is an abbreviation for “laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis.” This specialized vision procedure first gained traction in the early 2000s. Since then, nearly 30 million patients have benefitted…

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Glaucoma Treatment: Things to Consider

Glaucoma, a common cause of blindness, is a condition in which pressure builds up within the eye and eventually damages the optic nerve. Glaucoma is sometimes described as the “sneak…

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Improve Your Quality of Life with Cataract Surgery

Just like the rest of the body, your eyes will start to show signs of aging as you get older. If you allow your eyes to deteriorate for too long,…

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What is PRK Eye Surgery?

Photorefractive keratectomy, also known as PRK eye surgery, is a type of eye surgery used to correct astigmatism, far-sightedness and near-sightedness. It was the first kind of laser eye surgery…

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Dr. Reena Patel: Not Your Average Eye Doctor

Ophthalmology is a specialty of medicine that deals with the treatment of eye disease and trauma, including surgical procedures. Ophthalmologists are also fully trained in optometry, which is the prescribing…

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