Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
We’re in the thick of the winter season and for many that means dry eyes. The cold, winter months are a breeding ground for dry eye symptoms. But as the season shifts, most will see the nuisance of dry eye dissipate with the weather. However for those with dry eye syndrome, the seasonal change will […]
Written by Dr. Arun Gulani Last modified on January 11, 2024
So you’ve made the decision to get LASIK surgery. Congratulations, that’s half the battle. The other half comes with choosing the best surgeon to perform the procedure. Electing to the have LASIK surgery is daunting enough, let alone taking the time to evaluate all your local surgeon options. You might be tempted to play a […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on April 23, 2019
The vast majority (> 99 percent) of patients who have cataracts are 40 or older. (According to the National Eye Institute, more than 95 percent are 55 and older. However there are rare cases when younger adults, children or even infants can develop cataracts. Young adults and children may develop cataracts as a result of […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on April 22, 2019
En Español When it comes to cataract surgery, prospective patients are invariably drawn to questions related to the cost of treatment and the recovery process. With that in mind, I thought I’d devote this post to answering a specific recovery question people seem to ask me time and time again: How long after cataract surgery […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on April 22, 2019
Something we’ve picked up on since launching Better Vision Guide as a consumer resource is that it seems like many people confuse LASIK and cataract surgery (e.g., people with cataracts often ask if they should have LASIK to help with their vision loss). This is understandable, because LASIK and cataract surgery share some similarities. But […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on April 23, 2019
These days, if you’re anything like me, you’re spending at least 10 to 12 hours staring at one digital screen or another, whether it’s a computer, a tablet or a cell phone. This prolonged activity can result in some vision-related issues; chief among which is computer vision syndrome (CVS)… Read more »
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
I’m a big fan of Clint Eastwood movies and just finally got around to watching Trouble with the Curve the other night. It was pretty good, but it was no Unforgiven or Dirty Harry. You might be wondering why on earth I’m bringing this up in a vision blog. Well, I’m so utterly vision minded […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
Before co-founding Ceatus Media Group (publisher of Better Vision Guide), I founded VectorVision, a company specializing in the standardization of contrast sensitivity, glare sensitivity, low contrast acuity and ETDRS acuity vision testing. Through my work with VectorVision I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting some brilliant and inspiring people, and making some truly meaningful connections […]
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on August 6, 2018
A lot has been written about dry eye after LASIK and the various treatments available to aid with this condition. However, dry eye before LASIK has never really been a topic for discussion because patients diagnosed with dry eye have not typically been considered candidates for LASIK… Read more »
Written by Dr. David Evans Last modified on April 22, 2019
If you have cataracts and are considering surgery, you have options when it comes to which type of intraocular lens (IOL) or combination of lenses should be placed in your eyes. Monofocal IOLs have been approved for implantation in the U.S. for more than 15 years, their chief benefits being that they treat presbyopia and […]
