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Eye Drops Recalled Due to Potentially Fatal Bacterial Contamination

Eye drops distributed and manufactured by EzriCare, and Delsam Pharma, under Global Pharma Healthcare, have recently been voluntarily recalled. According to officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 55 people have suffered injuries and illnesses after using the eye drops, which might have been contaminated by an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria. […]

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An Evolution in Visual Freedom. Meet the EVO ICL!

Today, there are quite a few options for vision correction, with LASIK surgeries being one of the more popular procedures offered. Many of these procedures promise improved vision, but few can match the quality and feature set of top LASIK alternative, EVO ICL (EVO). What is EVO ICL? Some people incorrectly refer to the ICL

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Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma

Do you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? If so, you know that leaving it untreated can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. But did you know that this dangerous sleep disorder may also lead to vision loss from glaucoma? OSA is a condition where muscles in your airway relax during

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Advanced Technology for the Best Outcomes iTrace Technology

At the Center for Advanced Eye Care we offer state-of-the-art technology to ensure our patients achieve the best vision possible. We perform comprehensive pre-operative examinations with advanced diagnostic testing, including iTrace. iTrace is an innovative testing device that performs five tests in one. 5 Tests In One: Wavefront Aberrometry – measures how light travels through

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Use Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Digital Eye Strain

Robin Kuriakose, MD, a fellow physician in cornea and refractive surgery at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital, has introduced SightKick. A new MacOS application that is specifically designed to reduce digital eye strain. Digital eye strain is a growing issue considering how much time we spend in front of screens, (tablets, computers, cellphones). An average person blinks 15 to

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What Is Dry Eye? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Our eyes need tears to stay healthy and comfortable. If your eyes do not produce enough tears, it is called dry eye. Dry eye is also when your eyes do not make the right type of tears or tear film. How Do Tears Work? When you blink, a film of tears spreads over the eye.

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What is Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)?

Cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of visual impairment in children in the US, but many people have never heard of it. CVI is a brain based visual impairment, where the problem is with the brain, not the eye. With this condition, children see exactly what we see but their brain is unsure

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Five Different Types of Inherited Retinal Diseases

The eyes are essential parts of the body, but unfortunately, many issues that hamper their functionality can develop over time. On top of this, some genetic issues can cause problems known as inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Here are five distinct types of inherited retinal diseases. Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) This disease begins in the first

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Cataract Surgery Side Effects, and How to Cope

Cataract surgery is a safe procedure that improves vision for most people. Serious complications are rare among the 4 million U.S. patients with cataracts who have surgery each year. Although the recovery process is different for everyone, there are some issues that people commonly encounter in the days after surgery, as the eyes heal. View Video Is Blurry

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AVAGEN™ GENETIC TESTING FOR KERATOCONUS

What is genetic testing?  A genetic test analyzes your DNA–the chemical building blocks of genes–to look for changes (mutations) that can cause certain diseases. Not only can genetic testing lead to a diagnosis of certain diseases, but it can also help detect certain risk factors that may tell you if you are likely to develop

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