If you’re struggling with high myopia, or severe nearsightedness, you’re not alone. Millions of people worldwide grapple with this common refractive error, which can significantly impact your daily life and overall quality of vision. Fortunately, there’s a revolutionary solution that’s gaining widespread attention: EVO ICL. EVO ICL, or the Implantable Collamer Lens, is a groundbreaking […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on January 24, 2025
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects millions of children worldwide. It causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear. In recent years, the prevalence of myopia among children has been increasing at an alarming rate. It is essential for parents and caregivers to understand the causes, […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on July 19, 2024
Orthokeratology: A Non-Surgical Approach to Clear Vision What is Orthokeratology? Orthokeratology (ortho-k), also known as corneal refractive therapy, CRT, overnight vision correction, gentle vision shaping system, GVSS, or vision shaping treatment, VST, is a non-surgical vision correction option that eliminates the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. By wearing specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on July 6, 2024
Myopia: Understanding the Impact of Axial Length on Your Lifetime Vision What is Myopia and How Does it Develop? Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error that makes it difficult to see distant objects but easy to see near objects. It’s a widespread condition affecting millions of people throughout the world. The reason […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on May 15, 2024
A recent study was conducted that determined a large number of adults in America suffered from extreme nearsightedness (myopia)—9.6 million adults to be exact. Of that staggering number, 820,000 of those people suffer from degenerative eye disease and another 41,000 people deal with a serious vision complication which is called myopic choroidal neovascularization—which can cause […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on August 24, 2016