Itchy, burning eyes can make working and enjoying your leisure time challenging, especially if you wear contact lenses. Allergic conjunctivitis, or eye allergies, affects up to 40% of the population. While having eye allergies won’t affect your candidacy for LASIK, it may affect the timing of your laser vision correction. Our renowned ophthalmologist offers blade-free… Read the full article
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New Medication Offers Hope for Advanced Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In the United States alone, an estimated 20 million people have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and almost 1.5 million have advanced AMD with significant central vision loss. February is AMD awareness month, and our award-winning ophthalmologist, Ernest W. Kornmehl, MD, FACS, highlights the first and only medication approved to treat late-stage dry AMD (geographic atrophy), Syfovre™…. Read the full article
4 Types of Refractive Errors and How to Improve Your Vision
Refractive errors cause blurry vision due to a misshapen cornea or hardening eye lens. The cornea and lens work together to refract (bend) light correctly, focusing the light rays onto the retina in the back of the eye. However, refractive errors prevent proper light refraction, causing blurry vision at one or more focal points. More… Read the full article
LipiFlow and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Treatments Offer Effective Management for Dry Eyes
Dry eye disease can affect your quality of life, making it difficult to enjoy regular activities or complete computer work. The uncomfortable symptoms associated with dry eye are often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which in turn is caused by blocked oil in the glands lining the edges of your eyelids. Kornmehl Laser Eye… Read the full article
When Is LASIK Enhancement Necessary for Better Results?
LASIK is one of the most successful procedures, with an average national satisfaction rate of more than 95%. Dr. Kornmehl’s is higher. Most LASIK patients experience a significant improvement in eyesight, with many achieving 20/20 vision or better. Unfortunately, a small percentage of patients may require a “touch-up” or LASIK enhancement after laser vision correction. This retreatment… Read the full article
Types of Eye Exams
Eye examinations are an important way of maintaining your eye health. Whether you need to seek help for specific eye issues or need to update your prescription for contact lenses and glasses, the experts at Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates can help address your needs. Internationally respected ophthalmologist Dr. Kornmehl provides a range of eye health… Read the full article
Is Lasik Enhancement Right for Me?
LASIK is well-regarded as a safe and effective procedure that produces reliable results for many satisfied patients. The procedure boasts an impressive success rate, with nearly all patients experiencing a marked improvement in their vision. However, a small portion of LASIK patients may opt for a LASIK enhancement, which can improve upon previous LASIK results…. Read the full article
Common Refractive Errors and Treatment Options
Refractive errors refer to a number of common conditions that affect the shape of the eye and make focusing on objects difficult, among other symptoms. The specific type of refractive error you have is associated with different components of the eye, including the cornea or lens. Patients at Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates have several options… Read the full article
Contact Lens Discomfort: Causes and Treatment Options
Itchy and burning eyes are a common occurrence when you wear contact lenses? You may experience this type of discomfort for any number of reasons. The good news is that many contact lens issues are easily resolved. Dr. Kornmehl is a renowned ophthalmologist and laser eye surgeon that is dedicated to helping you achieve and… Read the full article
Eye Issues You Should Never Ignore
Many patients suffer from vision problems that can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, such as myopia and hyperopia. However, other conditions, such glaucoma and retinal detachment, are progressive and can lead to vision loss if not treated. Understanding what to look for helps you know when to alert your eye care team, such… Read the full article