Corneal refractive surgeries can be quite challenging. Accurate and predictable outcomes are critical to ensuring good results after surgery. Until recently, no intraocular lens consistently delivered the desired outcome. Today, technology with the potential to meet patient expectations exists.

Different seasons can be frustrating because they can intensify your allergies and other conditions. Differentiating between dry eye and allergies can be challenging. The two conditions have similar symptoms, although one is not as severe as the other.

Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is a type of intraocular lens that is great for correcting high degrees of refractive error. Coastal Vision Medical employs Visian ICL, which is FDA approved. Visian ICL is a great alternative if for some reason you are not a candidate for corneal refractive surgery such as LASIK or PRK.

Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of epithelial membrane basement dystrophy (EMBD)

Corneal cross-linking is a treatment for keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins out. It also forms a bulge in the shape of a cone at the front of the eye. This distorts vision. If the symptoms get severe, you will need a corneal transplant.

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve in your eye. Your eyes constantly produce a fluid (aqueous humor) to support the structures within the eye.

Contact lenses are a common option for people who need vision correction. The lenses come in different types, including temporary lenses, disposable lenses, scleral lenses, and more. For those looking for a more permanent solution, implantable contact lenses are available.

With various eyecare professionals around, it’s easy to get confused about who does what when it comes to your eye. If you are considering laser vision correction to improve your eyesight and enable you to live life with less without glasses or contact lenses, you may be wondering which eyecare specialist you need to see.

Keratoconus isn’t a particularly common eye condition, but it can still cause significant problems for your long-term vision. The condition occurs when weakened fibers in the cornea cause it to thin and to bulge outwards in a cone-like shape, distorting the way in which light is refracted by it and causing your vision to become blurred. Keratoconus is a progressive condition which means that it will get worse without treatment.

Are you considering undergoing LASIK surgery? It’s a great investment. This is one that will continue to pay dividends for the rest of your life. Undergoing LASIK in 2021 would be an excellent decision.