It can be difficult to realize that you need glasses. If your vision has been a certain way for a long time, you may not know anything is wrong and you may assume you do not have any reason to see an eye doctor. However, certain clues can reveal that your eyesight is weak, and… Read the full article
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Eye Injuries from Falls Are on the Rise – Tips to Reduce Your Risk
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Ophthalmology discovered that the number of people hospitalized with eye injuries increased 18 percent in 13 years. The team that conducted the study believes the increase is due to falls among elderly people, and that limited vision from common vision disorders may be… Read the full article
What Will LASIK Not Correct?
LASIK technology has made leaps and bounds in recent years, allowing laser eye surgeons to treat Boston patients with a wide range of different vision problems and needs. Regardless of these technological advances, there are certain conditions that cannot and should not be treated with LASIK. Read on as Dr. Ernest Kornmehl of Kornmehl Laser… Read the full article
Can Dry Eye Affect Your Vision?
Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes lack the lubrication they need, due to a problem with either the quantity or quality of the tears or excessive evaporation of tears. While the most common symptoms of dry eye are chronically dry, irritated eyes, the condition can also take a toll on visual clarity. Read on as Dr…. Read the full article
Will LASIK Fix Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is an often-misunderstood vision problem. Not only do some people spell it improperly — it’s “astigmatism” and not “a stigmatism” — many assume it is an eye disease when in fact it is a refractive error (an error affecting how the eye refracts, or bends, light). Since many people don’t realize astigmatism is a… Read the full article
Can Dry Eye Be Reversed?
Dry eye is a chronic condition that affects millions of Americans. Someone with dry eye either does not produce enough tears to keep the eyes properly moisturized, or produces tears that are of poor quality and cannot sufficiently lubricate the eyes. Those experiencing symptoms of dry eye (e.g., itchy, irritated eyes; sensitivity to light; general discomfort)… Read the full article
Can Cataracts Cause Blindness?
Can Cataracts Cause Blindness? The visual deterioration caused by cataracts can be worrisome. Those that have experienced the loss of clear vision and other worsening cataract symptoms may wonder if they are destined to become blind. Dr. Ernest Kornmehl, an experienced cataract surgeon at Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates, discusses the possibility of that happening in this post. The… Read the full article
Relieving Dry Eyes with LipiFlow
Millions of people all over the world suffer from eye irritation and pain as a result of a condition known as dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes can feel scratchy, cause sensitivity to light and make it difficult to wear contact lenses. After a while, these symptoms may start to interfere with daily life. And if left… Read the full article
Is LASIK Permanent?
People considering laser vision correction with LASIK usually want to know how long the results of surgery last. Will the clear, crisp vision produced by LASIK last forever, or does visual clarity dissipate over time? Experienced LASIK surgeon Ernest Kornmehl of Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates reveals the answer in this post. LASIK Results Are Permanent LASIK corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness… Read the full article
5 Surprising Facts about LASIK
Since it was approved by the FDA in the ’90s, LASIK surgery has helped millions of Americans enjoy clearer, sharper vision. Despite its popularity and well-documented history of safety, there is still a lot of misinformation and questions surrounding LASIK. In this post, Dr. Ernest Kornmehl of Boston area Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates reveals some of the lesser-known facts… Read the full article