Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates
Laser Vision Correction, Dry Eye Treatment, Cataract Surgery,
Contact Lenses & General Eyecare
Physical activity is a critical component of your overall well-being. Study after study demonstrates that unhealthy behaviors such as a sedentary lifestyle, heavy smoking and poor diet affect your heart and rates of diabetes, cancer, disability, brain function and mortality. Your ocular health is among this litany of health dangers from lack of exercise. Research… Read the full article
As a highly sought-after Boston LASIK surgeon, Dr. Ernest Kornmehl has a finger on the pulse of today’s vision correction trends. In the past few years, he has started to notice a shift in the demographics of LASIK candidates, with an increasing number of younger adults choosing to undergo the life-changing procedure. In this post,… Read the full article
Keratoconus is a commonly misunderstood eye disease. It causes the cornea to weaken, thin and bulge outward. Instead of retaining its normal round shape, the cornea becomes more cone-like. The visual effects include blurry and distorted vision and astigmatism or nearsightedness. Keratoconus is progressive and usually develops slowly (often in adolescence and early adulthood). If… Read the full article
The human body is incredibly interconnected. Trillions of cells, dozens of organs and a highly complex vascular system all work together to keep you alive and healthy. Consequently, if one of your body’s systems develops a problem, it can cause trouble in other seemingly unrelated areas. For example, many medical conditions that you may not… Read the full article
If you have been considering LASIK eye surgery for a while, there is a good chance you are familiar with the basics of the procedure, like what it is used for and how it works. But there is still so much for you to learn! Read on as Dr. Ernest Kornmehl shares three interesting facts… Read the full article
Everyone’s eyes occasionally feel dry or tired, but for individuals with dry eye disease, the symptoms occur repeatedly, day in and day out. Over time, the discomfort of dry eyes can take a toll on vision, mood and quality of life. Here, Dr. Ernest Kornmehl shares some facts that doctors want you to know about… Read the full article
Keratoconus is a degenerative disorder affecting the cornea, or the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye that plays a critical role in focusing incoming light onto the retina. A cornea that has developed keratoconus thins and bulges outward, taking on a cone-like shape. This interferes with focusing light on the retina and can lead… Read the full article
If you wish to achieve clear vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses, you may benefit from laser vision correction. Laser vision correction has come a long way since traditional LASIK was first approved by the FDA. Today, more surgeons, including Dr. Ernest Kornmehl, are embracing the technologically advanced iDesign platform because of… Read the full article
Being diagnosed with a corneal condition like keratoconus can feel overwhelming, especially if you are not familiar with the disease. Securing the right medical team and educating yourself about keratoconus create a foundation to help you face the ups and downs of the disease. Read on as Dr. Ernest Kornmehl of Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates… Read the full article
What do Lebron James, Rory McIlroy, Lindsey Vonn and Greg Maddux have in common? Besides being some of the country’s most celebrated athletes, all have turned to LASIK to gain a competitive edge in their sport. No longer wanting to be bothered by glasses or contacts, these elite athletes underwent laser eye surgery to achieve… Read the full article