LASIK and Eye Surgery Blog - Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center

With Memorial Day just a few days behind usm it is a good time to remind everyone about the importance of sunglasses. Whether you have had a laser vision correction procedure or not, protecting your eyes is essential here in sunny San Diego.

It has been found that the sun’s ultraviolet rays (also known as UVA and UVB rays) are very damaging to the eyes and can lead to cataracts as well as macular degeneration.

When choosing sunglasses this summer, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman recommends picking a pair with UVA as well as UVB rated protection. According to the Centers for Disease Control, most sunglasses sold here in the US meet these standards. And, for extra protection, consider wearing a hat or visor as well.

For more information on sunglasses, contact us.

The WaveScan wavefront system is a computer program that precisely maps the topography of a patient's eye. The WaveScan technology is much like a high-powered telescope and is 25 times more accurate than the machine that ophthalmologists and optometrists have been using since the 1850s to prescribe eyeglasses and contacts.

During the LASIK procedure, the WaveScan map is transferred to the VISX Excimer laser. The exact and precise measurements are used to gently shape the cornea and eliminate visual imperfections giving the patient excellent vision.

For more information or questions on laser vision correction, contact us.

LASIK, also known as ‘laser assisted in situ keratomileusis,’ is a laser vision correction procedure originally approved by the FDA in the 1990s. This vision correction procedure can correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.

At ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman uses the most advanced LASIK technology available to improve her patients' vision. For more information on laser vision correction, contact us.

ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center is pleased to introduce the latest innovation in eyelash enhancement, Latisse. Latisse is an FDA approved treatment for inadequate lashes, also known as hypotrichosis.

Available by prescription only, the once-a-day treatment increases the length and thickness of the eyelashes by increasing their growth phase. In approximately four to sixteen weeks, the patient’s lashes are longer, fuller and darker.

To find out more about Latisse, contact us.

Dr. Feldman advises her patients to take vitamin C prior to having PRK (also known as Advanced Surface Ablation) and as they are healing.

Dr. Feldman prescribes the vitamin because studies have shown it reduces haze from developing on the cornea after PRK. Vision can become blurred if haze develops.

Vitamin C, as well as other vitamins and minerals, also has been found to reduce the risk or slow the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. For more information on which vitamins and minerals are recommended for healthy eyes click on Clearview’s Feast Your Eyes On This page. For more information or questions on PRK, contact us.

Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center is excited announce that Latisse - the eyelash enhancement treatment recently approved by the FDA - is now available at our office.

Latisse is only available by prescription and is used treat hypotrichosis, also known as sparse or inadequate lashes.

It is believed that Latisse works by increasing the length of the growth phase of the eyelash while also increasing the number of lashes grown during the phase. After about four to sixteen weeks, patients begin to see their lashes become fuller, darker and longer.

For more information on Latisse, click here.

As we age, eye issues like cataracts and macular degeneration become more of a concern. For example, it has been found that 10 million American are diagnosed with Age-Related Macular Degeneration each year. This serious eye disease is one of the top causes of vision loss for patients over 65 in the US.

While researchers search for a cure for Age-Related Macular Degeneration, they have found that a healthy diet can play a big part in slowing the progression or reducing the risk of having this eye disease.

To learn more about a healthy diet for your eyes click on Clearview’s Feast Your Eyes On This page.

While LASIK surgery is permanent, a patient’s eyes will still age which can cause the eyes to change. So, some patients might need reading glasses as they get older and begin to experience the effects of presbyopia.

To see if LASIK surgery is right for you, contact the ClearView team for a complimentary consultation.

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