Written by Dr. Arun Gulani Last modified on January 11, 2024
Cataract surgery is more popular than ever these days as people over the age of 45 seek to correct cloudy vision associated with cataracts. If you’re considering treatment, selecting the best surgeon for your needs can be a daunting task given the number of options out there. Considerations include a surgeon’s experience, the location of […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on April 22, 2019
Macular degeneration — the leading cause of blindness in people aged 65 and over — is a serious eye condition that does not yet have any corrective treatment approved by the FDA. The age-related disease causes the deterioration of the macula, an essential retinal component for clear, central vision. Although there are a variety of […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
I wrote an article last October about an interesting correlation between your sleeping position and dry eye risk. In short, dry eye sufferers who found their condition worse in the morning were able to improve by adjusting their sleep habits, avoiding sleeping on their side. As it turns out, the connection between sleep and eye […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
New studies indicate that regular scanning of retina health could play an important role in early detection of Alzheimer’s. Also called senile dementia, Alzheimer’s is a slow progressing condition that typically begins to surface in people 60+ without notice. It causes memory problems and affects thinking skills, eventually leading to a patient’s inability to carry […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on April 23, 2019
You’re probably aware of the positive impact that cataract surgery can have on vision, but did you know it could actually help you live longer? So says a recent study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Published in June of 2016, the study evaluated life expectancy of 65 year olds between the years […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
A number of years ago, I was involved in the initial research that linked ingestion of lutein (which is highly present in spinach and other green vegetables) with eye health. Technically, lutein is a carotenoid, an organic pigment produced by plants and algae. Carotenoids also make up the macular pigment; the macula being the central […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
Overexposure to sunlight has been linked with a variety of health problems, chief among which is the increased risk of skin cancer. It has also been linked with increased risk of developing vision problems. Hence the recommendation that people spending significant time outdoors wear sunglasses that are at least 99 percent UV absorbent (check out […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
I was speaking with my good friend Dr. Gregory Pamel (who also happens to be a client) the other day and he mentioned that he’d been contacted by the New York Post Society Section famously known as “Page 6”over the weekend. The society pages were seeking comment on Bill Cosby’s recent claims that he is […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
I wrote a blog post last December about computer vision syndrome (also called digital eye strain) and wanted to revisit the subject again to supplement a brand new educational infographic we’ve developed for Better Vision Guide: How to Protect Your Eyes From Digital Strain. These days most of us spend a majority of our day […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
I came across an interesting article about a pioneering robot-assisted eye surgery that was performed across the pond recently by a team at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital. Although robot-assisted surgeries are relatively commonplace these days, they have not previously been attempted for complex microsurgery inside the eye. The patient in question is a 70 year […]
