Category: Cataract

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world and affect more than 22 million Americans aged 40 and older. The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute wants you to be informed about the ways you can help protect yourself. Risk factors for developing cataracts include diabetes, direct and prolonged […]

Dr. Hersh presented several lectures at the ASCRS symposium in Chicago this past weekend. On Thursday evening, he presented the results of a clinical study looking at the use of intacs in conjuction with corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) on the treatment of keratoconus and corneal ectasia. On Saturday morning he led the EyeWorld symposium on […]