When is Blurred Vision a Medical Emergency?
A problem with any part of the eye, such as the retina, optic nerve or cornea, can suddenly cause blurred vision. Slowly progressive blurred vision is usually caused by long-term medical conditions. Sudden blurring is most often caused by a single event. Some instances of sudden blurred vision are medical emergencies that must be treated as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage and vision loss.
Read MoreWhy Are My Child’s Eyes Weakening?
Are you concerned your child’s eyes are weakening? Why does this happen? Children’s eyes can weaken and lenses become stronger, but should I be concerned?
Read MoreICL Surgery: What to Expect
Over 1 million ICLs have been implanted globally. An implantable collamer lens (ICL) is an artificial lens that’s permanently implanted in the eye, this surgical
Read MoreWhat Is a Macular Hole?
Macular holes affect up to 4 in 1,000 people above the age of 55. Early detection of a macular hole can reduce your risk of
Read MoreWhat’s Worse: High Myopia or Smoking?
Smoking can lead to the development of sight-threatening eye diseases — but did you know that myopia can also increase your risk of these serious
Read MoreShould I Be Worried About Myopia?
Myopia (nearsightedness) progression in children doesn’t only result in needing stronger glasses, but also leads to serious sight-threatening eye conditions. Below are the most common
Read MoreCan Your Child Benefit from Myopia Management?
According to studies, myopia management has shown to reduce myopia progression by up to 78%. Myopia management is a treatment program that involves multifocal glasses or contact lenses, overnight ortho-k lenses, MiSight lenses, or specialized eye drops— all scientifically proven to reduce the rate of myopia progression and the risk of future eye diseases associated with myopia.
Read MoreCataract Surgery Complications
Every year, over 9.5 million cataract surgeries are performed, worldwide. While the overwhelming majority (98%) of cataract surgeries are successful, like any surgical procedure there
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