January 2012

Study Suggests That Lenses Laced With Pain Meds Could One Day Replace Regular Eye Drops

Researchers are developing contact lenses that rely on nanotechnology that are designed for slow delivery of painkilling/anesthetic drugs directly to the cornea after laser eye surgery, eliminating the need for frequent post-LASIK and PRK numbing eye drops. “This would represent a version of time-release which would reduce the number of drops that a patient would need,” says…

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Cataract Surgery- A growing business

Over time, glasses and contacts may no longer work as well to help you see clearly. Contacting an ophthalmologist should always be the first step after noticing any vision changes or impairments. A thorough eye exam can determine the problem and what vision correction surgeries are recommended. Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed, safest and most…

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