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Spring Allergies: The Cause and How You Can Reduce Your Exposure

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Well it is officially Spring, a time of beauty where plants spring into life and also a time of season allergies. Ocular allergies, commonly referred to as “eye allergies” are one of these Spring frustrations that millions of people deal with every year. If you suffer from Spring allergies, then you might end up having […]

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TEANECK NJ APRIL 25, 2016 NEW TREATMENT FOR KERATOCONUS RECENTLY APPROVED

TEANECK NJ APRIL 25, 2016 NEW TREATMENT FOR KERATOCONUS RECENTLY APPROVED

A new treatment for keratoconus, called corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL), was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 18, 2016. The approval was granted to Avedro, Inc. for Photrexa Viscous, Photrexa and the KXL System. Collagen crosslinking uses a combination of riboflavin (a form of vitamin B2) and ultraviolet light. When use […]

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Dry Eye Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What is Dry Eye Disease? Tears play a crucial role in eye health by providing continuous moisture, nourishment, and protection to the ocular surface, and they also contribute to clear vision. In dry eye disease, the eye’s tear film becomes dysfunctional, leading to damage of the cornea and ocular surface due to friction and inflammation.  […]

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Tips to Help Protect Your Vision in a Digital World

In an increasingly digital world, issues such as digital eye strain are becoming more prevalent than ever before. The use of digital devices has become so ingrained in our day-to-day lives that we would have trouble surviving without them both professionally and personally. Every year that goes by, we become even more dependent on these […]

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What Does It Mean To Have A Color Vision Deficiency?

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Color vision deficiency or, as it is more commonly known, color blindness, occurs when you are unable to perceive a wide spectrum of colors that the eye should be able to see. Color blindness can affect people at a variety of different levels, some may just only be unable to discern shades of red and […]

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3 Ways To Ward Off Eye Strain In The Workplace

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Digital eye strain is a rapidly growing issue in today’s computer reliant world. If you work in an office, chances are you will be spending quite some time in front of a computer screen which can cause your eyes to strain. In fact, 70 percent of Americans who work with computers on a daily basis […]

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5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Vision From Macular Degeneration

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a very common eye condition among senior citizens. AMD damages your central vision, which makes it difficult to recognize faces, write, read, paint, and do really anything that involves making out the small details. This makes it a real problem for the older crowd. Thankfully, today we have devised some […]

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2016 Princeternship

2016 Princeternship

Ophthalmologist Dr. Peter Hersh (’78) and his team at the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute-Hersh Vision Group in Teaneck, New Jersey, specialize in corneal surgery and care. On the morning of my Princeternship, I arrived just in time for the first surgery of the day. After brief introductions were given, I was suited up in […]

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3 Reasons Why It Is Time To Ditch Your Glasses For LASIK

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Think back to the moment when your eye doctor first told you that your vision was not 20/20 and you needed glasses. For most people, this moment was not a happy moment, but a moment of panic. For years’ glasses have carried with them an unfortunate social stigma—phrases like “four eyes” come to mind. If […]

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3 Reasons Why You Should Prepare For Summer With LASIK

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Yes, maybe it is a little early to be talking about summer, but it is a good idea to plan things out beforehand so you can maximize the beautiful summer weather. Studies show that fewer people choose to undergo laser eye surgery during the summer than during any other season. The reason behind this is […]

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