Articles about LASIK, Cataract, and Vision
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 ...
