A Vision for Safer, Easier Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmologists have developed a way for even better outcomes and less injury for patients undergoing surgery for cataracts. Discover how smaller incisions are providing better, faster outcomes.
Read Now >
Plus get Vision Insurance through your association and AMBA at www.AMBAdentalvision.com or call
We all know the saying “the eyes are the window to the soul”. But for your ophthalmologist, eyes are also windows to the live action of blood vessels, connective tissues, and nerves throughout the entire body. Issues spotted in the eye can often be the first indications of health problems
The news is full of stories about how the pandemic is putting economic and emotional strains on many of us. But what’s frequently overlooked – no pun intended – is the indirect effect the situation is putting on our eyes. With more people spending a greater amount of time at
September might be here, but summer is still going strong – and so are the sun’s UV rays. Sunglasses with UV protection are critical to protect your eyes and even multiple other structures surrounding the eyes. Even eyelids can be damaged from the sun. One way to test if the
“Contact Tracing” is an important measure that can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “Contactless Pick-Up” can also keep you safe. Here’s another way to help stay safe: “Rethink Wearing Contact Lenses.” Experts report that switching from your contact lenses to glasses is worth considering, both for the risks
You might have learned the way to clean your glasses was with spit and cloth. But that can scratch your lenses. There are options that are cleaner and safer – by hand or at your local opticians. Learn how to preserve your glasses and why regular optician visits are important
More than 3 million Americans have glaucoma—but only half of them know it. Unchecked, it can damage the optic nerve, and even lead to blindness. Find out if you’re at increased risk and steps you can take to prevent the disease affecting you.
Here are two straight-forward questions with answers that aren’t as simple as you may initially think: Does your eyesight seem to be getting worse? If so, why do you think? Most people would answer, “Yes” and “Because I’m getting older”. But here’s some good news: Although almost half of the
It’s hard to believe the songwriter who wrote the hit “Fields of Gold” and told Roxanne not to “put on the red light” is color blind. Sting, the acclaimed artist and former front man of The Police, remembers teachers reprimanding him for painting purple skies or brown grass. “But that’s
Here are some eye-opening statistics. Over a 15 year period, from 2002 to 2017, the number of people at high risk for vision loss — seniors, people with diabetes, and those with eye disorders — rose from 65 million to 93 million. Even more alarming, 40% of adults responded that