Articles about LASIK, Cataract, and Vision
Intralase Femtosecond Laser: The Femtosecond Laser is a key feature of our All-Laser approach to LASIK surgery. A key advantage with this technology is granting your laser eye surgeon the ability to perform LASIK without a bladed surgical instrument. Instead of a blade, your surgeon will use two lasers to ...
What is a Pterygium? Pterygium, also known as Surfer’s Eye, is a benign eye growth that covers the white part of the eye (also known as the sclera). This small, elevated eye web typically starts at the conjunctiva: the membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white of ...
The Procedure: During a PRK procedure, your surgeon uses an excimer laser to reshape the curvature of the cornea in order to correct vision. The epithelium (the outer layer of your cornea) is removed prior to reshaping and then grows back after surgery. During a LASIK procedure, your surgeon will ...
Although the path to cataract surgery is straightforward and common, there are still differences and inherent choices in both the procedure and type of intraocular lens chosen. So it begs the question: Which surgery is best? Traditional or advanced? Which Intraocular lens is optimal for your needs and lifestyle? Traditional ...
Intraocular Lens Implants Available After Cataract Surgery NeoVision Eye Center is the Bay Area’s leading Laser Cataract Surgery provider. We offer our patients the highest standard of care and the most advanced surgical technology. We work closely with you to ensure your optimal health and help you reach your ...
What Causes a Cataract? There are many possible causes of a cataract. The most common cause of cataracts is aging. According to the National Eye Institute, by age 80 more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cataract is a clouding of the ...
For many people who wear glasses or contacts, the decision to get LASIK is a big one. As with any surgery, there are many factors that play a part in deciding if, ultimately, the procedure is the right thing for you. And, as with many surgeries, cost can be one ...
During pterygium removal surgery, the good eye is covered, while the problematic eye is given a numbing and sterilizing drop, an anesthetic gel and then an injection to completely numb it. As the surgeon starts to work on getting the graft, more drops or gel can be added if the ...
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive, often irreversible deteriorating eye disease that causes damage to the central part of the retina at the back of the eye, known as the macula. This critical component allows us to clearly see in fine detail. When the macula becomes damaged, it ...
Many people who wear glasses want to be free from this constant obligation. Dr. Shobha Tandon of NeoVision Eye Center offers a LASIK procedure that uses a VISX laser machine to improve visual acuity by reshaping the cornea. LASIK has become the most requested treatment for impaired vision for several ...
Determining whether or not you need glasses and figuring out the proper prescription for optimal vision requires a succession of tests using an assortment of refractive techniques. At NeoVision Eye Center, we use the most advanced techniques and equipment for your vision exam, such as an auto-refractor and other doctor-controlled ...
Cosmetic radio-surgery is an advanced technology used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as moles, warts and other undesirable blemishes. We at NeoVision use the latest technology to ensure safe and effective removal of moles, warts and skin lesions. Instead of using a scalpel, radio waves do the ...
For people who have had their lens removed because of cloudy vision, often due to cataracts, doctors at NeoVision Eye Center can insert secondary lens implants. This secondary lens implantation procedure involves the use of a synthetic lens that can be surgically inserted on the eye to replace the damaged ...
If your vision has been distorted by a phantom light or object that dances around, you are likely experiencing something known as a floater. Floaters are relatively opaque objects that you may occasionally see floating in your field of vision. They become more visible when looking at a flat, light ...
At NeoVision Eye Center, Dr. Shobha Tandon offers vision-correction eye surgery procedures called LASIK. The procedure works by microscopically reshaping the corneal curvature to allow the light rays to properly hit the retina. LASIK is a pain-free surgery that requires no needles or stitches and is the most popular refractive ...
Cataracts affect tens of millions of people worldwide and are the leading cause of vision loss. Cataract surgery is one of the oldest, most perfected and sought after corrective eye surgery known in ophthalmology, yet several myths and misconceptions still surround the topic. Below are the 5 most popular misconceptions about ...
Cataract surgery is the corrective eye surgery where the lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a synthetic lens implant. This procedure is used to treat cataract, an eye condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy due to protein buildup. Laser assisted cataract surgery is an ...
People seeking a surgical correction to their cataracts should also know some of the basics about cataract surgery recovery. Symptoms of cataracts include blurred vision and a hazy layer over the lens of the eye. During cataract surgery recovery, patients will need to return within the first few days of ...
Our eyes provide us with the primary filter through which we perceive the world. There is no mistaking the importance of sight in our daily life. This is why taking the appropriate steps to ensure our eyes are working properly is critical. At NeoVision Eye Center, your eye exam consists ...
Dr. Shobha Tandon receives several patients who come in complaining about issues related to dry eyes. This is one of the more common issues related to the eyes and often can be corrected with a few modifications in environment or practices. Dry eyes typically get worse as we age and ...
A pterygium lesion is an elevated superficial mass that generally forms over the white part of the eye and can extend on the corneal surface. This growth is benign and is often shaped like a wedge. Most cases of this growth don’t cause any issues and often require no ...
Age-related macular degeneration is a gradual loss of ability in our eyes that prevents us from seeing clearly. This condition is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over the age of 50. The disease is brought on by changes in the small portion of the retina called the ...
Anyone experiencing diabetic retinopathy is dealing with a serious threat to their vision because of the damage it can do to the retina. Currently, there are more than five million people in the United States over the age of 40 who suffer from this disease. Though prevention of diabetic retinopathy is ...
A chalazion is a small bump, similar to a stye, that appears on your eyelid because of a blocked oil gland. It can develop on the lower or upper eyelid where the Meibomian glands produce oil. Though it can disappear on its own in about one month, treatment can be ...
The part of the eye that lines its back and is sensitive to light is known as the retina. This specific feature of the eye converts light rays into interpretations of images that allow us to see. In some cases, the retina can peel off the back of the eye ...
At the Neovision Eye Center in Union City, Dr. Shobha Tandon offers a vision-correction technique called Lasik eye surgery, which uses laser energy to eliminate the need for contacts or corrective glasses. This form of correction is called refractive surgery, and it works by reshaping the eye’s outer curvature, ...
As we get older, our risk for incurring vision problems increases. One of the more common issues associated with age-related vision loss is cataracts. There are over 20 million Americans over the age of 39 who suffer from this terrible affliction. Symptoms of cataracts generally include blurred vision and light sensitivity, which ...
A common eye disease that many of us will experience as we move into the twilight years is glaucoma. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for this disease that damages the optic nerve, which connects the eyes to the brain. However, Dr. Shobha Tandon at Neovision Eye Center can implement ...
Amblyopia is the technical term used to describe a lazy eye. This issue stems from how the brain interprets visual images from either one or both eyes. Kids with this condition can fall behind in their school and struggle in a variety of ways. In some cases, the problem is ...
Ptosis is a condition that affects the upper eyelids. It’s recognized by excessive drooping of the eyelid that partially covers the pupil. This condition is treatable with eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, provides a surgical solution to ptosis by removing excess skin on and above the eyelid as ...
