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Dont Be Discouraged By Lasiks Common Myths
By Eli Zaret, Yaldo Eye Center Spokesman I’ve met many people who for years have heard and seen radio and TV commercials touting lasik, Dr. Yaldo and the Yaldo Eye Center. Yet, I’m still repeatedly asked, “So, tell me – does it really work?” I politely nod my head and say, “Of course it does. […]
Read moreSmall Incision Lenticule Extraction Smile
Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a relatively new refractive procedure designed to treat a multitude of refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism. The procedure involves using a femtosecond laser to create a corneal lenticule which is extracted whole through a small incision without the use of an excrimer laser. It is […]
Read moreWill Prk Surgery Correct Both Nearsightedness And Farsightedness
QUESTION: I had lasik surgery 3 weeks ago and was told I was both nearsighted and farsighted. If PRK was performed, would that correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness as well as my astigmatism? ANSWER: It is impossible to be both nearsighted and farsighted in the same eye. It is like a number being both […]
Read moreThe Raindrop Inlay For Presbyopia
The Raindrop Near Vision Inlay, like the KAMRA Inlay also described on our website, has been FDA approved for Presbyopia, or difficulty with near vision. Presbyopia is the most common eye condition. The symptoms include difficulty seeing near objects, such as newspapers and your cell phone, without blurriness, while your long distance vision remains fine. […]
Read moreThe Kamra Inlay For Presbyopia
The saying goes, only 2 things are certain in life: Death and taxes. The 3rd certainty is that by age 45 or 50 you’ll need reading glasses. It’s called Presbyopia, an inability to see things up close. This inescapable fact of life was corrected either with bifocal glasses or separate reading glasses. With the 2015 […]
Read moreThe Latest Most Remarkable Implantable Lens
Dr. Mazin Yaldo After decades as an eye surgeon, I still become excited and amazed at the technological breakthroughs in our field. The latest product that adds a new dimension of clarity and versatility is the Tecnis Symfony® lens by Abbott Medical Optics.. Imagine that you suffer from the cloudy, blurry and altogether impaired eyesight caused […]
Read moreEye Color Can Change As We Age
THE CLAIM — Eye color can change as we age. THE FACTS — It can bend light, bring the world into focus, and next to the human brain may be our most complicated organ. But for many people the most intriguing feature of the human eye is simply its color. Can it really change for […]
Read moreKeep An Eye On Your Vision Health
Going to the doctor, going to the dentist—all part of taking care of your health. But going to the eye doctor? Also important! Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision strong. Many people think their eyesight is just fine, but then they get that first pair of glasses or […]
Read moreVision Is Our Dominant Sense
More than just sight is measured in terms of visual acuity, vision is the process of deriving meaning from what is seen. It is a complex, learned and developed set of functions that involve a multitude of skills. Research estimates that eighty to eighty five percent of our perception, learning, cognition and activities are mediated […]
Read moreWhat Is Pink Eye
Neonatal conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a red eye in a newborn caused by infection, irritation, or a blocked tear duct. When caused by an infection, neonatal conjunctivitis can be very serious. The cause of neonatal conjunctivitis is difficult to determine because, in many instances, the symptoms don’t vary by cause. Read more…
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