LASIK and Eye Health

A collection of empirical anecdotes relating to provocative LASIK and eye issues

A collection of empirical anecdotes relating to provocative eye issues. Providing our subscribers with information that generates thought, and discussion. Enlightening and educational. Comical and tragic.

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Jay Stockman

10 Vital Issues Required in the Management of Glaucoma


Glaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve. Like most diseases, treatment of… Continue

Posted by Jay Stockman on September 30, 2008 at 8:01pm

Jay Stockman

Hope For a Visually Debilitating Condition

IntacsThe pursuit of visual correction has taken many paths over the years, some better then others. On occasion, a protocol that is intended for one use can be applied to another with results that exceed its original intentions. Such is the case with Intacs, which are corneal implants to correct visual anomalies.

Intacs are corneal implants that are surgically inserted into the matrix of the corn… Continue

Posted by Jay Stockman on September 15, 2008 at 8:25pm

Jay Stockman

Revolutionary New Multifocal Contact Lens for People Over Forty

synergeyesContact lenses have been around for more then half a century. They started as glass lenses, and evolved into many different types of soft plastic polymers. These changes have been dramatic, and have enabled millions of people to wear contact lenses comfortably for a whole host of activities. The biggest hurdle to overcome had been correcting near and distance vision in the… Continue

Posted by Jay Stockman on August 24, 2008 at 8:09am

Jay Stockman

A Potentially Devastating Lid Infection

Dacryocystitis The lid is a very complex, and important structure. It has multiple functions that require a constant flow of fluids, and physiological maintenance. Disruption of any part of this mechanism can, and often does result in disease, pain and the possibility of secondary complications. The lid’s most basic function is to protect the eye from trauma. This is accomplished by simply… Continue

Posted by Jay Stockman on August 10, 2008 at 7:34am

Jay Stockman

Diabetic Drug Key to Preventing Blindness

diabetic retinopathyDiabetes is a systemic disease that can, and often affects many areas of the body. The search for a cure has been long, and difficult, and to date the only therapy has been to manage the condition and treat the symptoms. While better blood glucose control has been at the apex of this therapy, it has not stemmed the secondary changes that damage collateral bodily… Continue

Posted by Jay Stockman on August 1, 2008 at 9:49pm

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Contact Lenses for the Over Forty Eyes

As the number of people 40 years old increases, so does the need for contact lenses that correct both the distance and near vision. Until recently, there have been bifocal contact lenses that have attempted to deal with this problem, but have fallen very short. The introduction of Bifocal disposable contacts has further complicated this [...]

Contact Lenses Can Save Your Eyes

One of the most significant stressors on your eyes on a daily basis is your natural exposure to the sun’s ultra violet light spectrum (UV rays). Staring at a computer screen for hours, reading contracts all day, being exposed to salt water, high winds or chemical fumes like pool chlorine –are commonly known stressors [...]

Does Student Health Insurance Cover Eye Care Needs like Contact Lenses and Lens Solutions ?

Private health insurance is insurance people get when they don’t have health insurance through work or their spouse. Student health insurance sometimes referred to as individual health insurance can be very expensive. We’ve been asked by a few folks if student health insurance covers vision care items like visits to the eye doctor, contact [...]

Wile E Coyote VS The Justice League - Being a Small Business Hero in Today’s Tough Economy

By Steven Odierno Who is the bigger hero? We have all heard the terms: Some days your are the hammer, and some days you are the nail. Or, some days you are the windshield, and some days you are the bug. Like many others out there in business, in recent months, I have felt like the bug on a windshield [...]

Are you an April fool… Paying Too Much for Your Contact Lenses?

It’s rough out there for sure. With the economy on the ropes people are looking for any way to cut expenses, shave a buck from here and ten from there. My question to you today is: are you being an April fool and paying too much for items like contact lenses, lens [...]
 

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