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Answering Common Patient Questions about Clear Lens Exchange
Posted on January 21, 2022 by Schwartz Laser - Clear Lens Exchange
When you hear “refractive surgery,” your first thought is probably LASIK. While LASIK is undoubtedly the most popular procedure for correcting refractive errors, clear lens exchange is an important alternative. To inform patients about all available options, the ophthalmologists at Schwartz Laser Eye Center have prepared this blog featuring common questions from their patients.
Questions to Ask Your LASIK Surgeon Before Surgery
Posted on December 20, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - LASIK
LASIK is a transformative procedure, capable of correcting mild to moderate refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Before you undergo a surgery of any sort, the eye doctors at Schwartz Laser Eye Center strongly suggest that you ask prospective surgeons some imperative questions. The surgeon’s responses will give you a good sense of whether… Read more »
What Are the Risks of Leaving Cataracts Untreated?
Posted on November 15, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
Not all people take the threat of cataracts as seriously as they should. Cataracts may be a common condition, but they are liable to rob patients of their sight if left alone. To encourage everyone to seek treatment for cataracts, the ophthalmology team of Schwartz Laser Eye Center warns of what can happen when cataracts… Read more »
Can Cataracts Come Back after Surgery?
Posted on October 21, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
Have you had cataract surgery? Are you now experiencing a vision change? If you have had cataract surgery and are experiencing a vision change, you may be wondering: “Can cataracts come back after surgery?” Read on as Dr. Jay Schwartz and the team at the Schwartz Laser Eye Center discuss cataract surgery and whether cataracts… Read more »
Understanding the Different Types of Glaucoma
Posted on September 21, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition in which increasing pressure within the eye damages the optic nerve, which carries messages to the brain. There are several different types of glaucoma, and all of them can cause blindness. Read on as the team at the Schwartz Laser Eye Center discuss the different types of glaucoma.
Clearing Up Common Concerns about LASIK
Posted on August 18, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - LASIK
Laser vision correction with LASIK can dramatically improve your quality of life. LASIK can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. It can also reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contact lenses. Have you considered LASIK but are concerned about the procedure? Here, experienced ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Schwartz of Schwartz Laser Eye Center clears up… Read more »
Advances in Contact Lenses
Posted on July 19, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Contacts
Scientists are working tirelessly on advances in contact lens materials and technologies in an effort to better serve existing contact lens wearers and appeal to new candidates. If you rely on contacts for vision correction, you may be interested in some of these recent advances, described here by the team at Schwartz Laser Eye Center.
Risks of Improper Contact Lens Care
Posted on June 19, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Contacts
When worn and cared for properly, contact lenses are an effective vision correction solution. But poor contact lens hygiene is quite common among the 45 million Americans who wear lenses. The team at Schwartz Laser Eye Center knows that over time, it is easy to become lax or careless about caring for contact lenses and… Read more »
The Different Kinds of Cataracts
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s crystalline lens that blocks incoming light from properly focusing on the retina. Not all cataracts cause the same symptoms or affect the same portion of the lens. Read on as Dr. Jay Schwartz and the team at Schwartz Laser Eye Center differentiate between the three main types… Read more »
Differences Between Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
Posted on April 20, 2021 by Schwartz Laser - Eye Health
For many consumers, identifying the differences between ophthalmologists and optometrists is like reading the last line of the eye chart. You have a vague idea of what’s there, but have a hard time describing the details. Adding to the confusion are the terms optician and the catch-all “eye doctor.”
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