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Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery vs. Traditional Cataract Surgery

May 8th, 2012

What is “bladeless” cataract surgery and how does it differ from normal? Within the last decade, the advances made in vision technology have helped millions of people all over the world overcome frustrating and sometimes inhabilitating vision problems, from correcting poor vision to improving age-related eye [...]

 
 
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Senior Vision Health: Understanding Cataracts And Their Symptoms

April 27th, 2012

Basic information that will help seniors better understand cataracts. Growing older can be a wonderful experience that many seniors often look forward to. Being able to watch your children grow up, get married and have children of their own, being able to retire from many years [...]

 
 
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Vision Health: The Long-Term Use of Statins May Prolong Cataracts

April 3rd, 2012

Studies show that statins may prolong cataract risk in those under 75. As we get older, many people will begin to find that their health and well-being is no longer quite as resilient as it used to be. For instance, as you get older and older [...]

 
 
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Lytro Light Field Camera New Tool for Ophthalmology?

March 29th, 2012

  I am really into photography! Just check out my photo web site, TheLASIKDocPhotography.com! So when a new photo product comes out, I am eager to be one of the first to get it and try it out. Several months ago there was an announcement from [...]

 
 
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Lose the Bifocals: Meet the Happiest Woman in the World

March 5th, 2012

  We had a chance to celebrate last week at EyeCare 20/20!  We found out that we were the # 1 premium IOL provider in NJ.  Premium IOLs are “botique” implants used after cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange (RLE) to reduce or eliminate the need [...]

 
 
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Senior Driving: Ensure That Your Vision Is Safe For The Road

March 1st, 2012

Vision tips that will keep you safe on the road during your senior years. When it comes to your golden years, one of the most difficult challenges that seniors often face is the fact that certain everyday behaviors and activities no longer come as easy as [...]

 
 
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Could Video Games Improve Eyesight And Cure Cataracts?

February 21st, 2012

New studies reveal interesting findings on video games and cataracts. Since video games became a childhood household staple nearly 30 years ago, they have been met with a lot of criticism and uncertainty from people all over the world. Doctors were suggesting that these pixilated graphic [...]

 
 
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Had LASIK, Have Cataracts…. Now What?

February 19th, 2012

  So, you had your LASIK surgery done many years ago, and have since enjoyed excellent vision without the need of glasses or contacts.  You recently notice your vision is getting blurry and you think the LASIK is “wearing off.”  You go to your ophthalmologist and [...]

 
 
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The Best Cataract Surgery in NYC? Right Here in NJ!!

January 5th, 2012

  I could never understand why so many patients flock to Manhattan, to a “Park Avenue” doctor for their cataract surgery..  In my mind, we provide the latest, and best surgery right here at EyeCare 20/20.  We do more, have better results, and do it in [...]

 
 
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Cataract Removal As An Alternative To Glaucoma Surgery

November 29th, 2011

Cataract surgery may be a viable procedure for patients with glaucoma. Throughout the world, there are many different vision problems and causes that can lead to potential blindness among adults: birth defects, eye injuries, disease, age, etc. However, in the United States alone, there are two [...]