From accident to ideal solution, LASIK eye surgery has an interesting beginning that shaped the technological advancement of this highly sought-after medical procedure.
Month: December 2018
English: LASIK | Cataract | Dry Eye | General Eye Health
Spanish: LASIK | Carnosidad | Cataratas | Ojo Reseco | Salud General del Ojo
The History of LASIK Eye Surgery
From accident to ideal solution, LASIK eye surgery has an interesting beginning that shaped the technological advancement of this highly sought-after medical procedure.
California DMV Vision Requirements
Did you know that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV) requires applicants to meet certain visual requirements in order to pass their driver’s license test? Upon completing the driving portion of the test, the California DMV requires that you pass a standard eye test using a Snellen Eye Chart. The CA DMV vision requirements are as follows: Drivers must have visibility at 20/40 with both eyes combined (e.g. one eye visibility at 20/40 and the other eye visibility at 20/70). Anyone not meeting this vision standard is required to wear corrective lenses while driving (such as glasses or contact lenses). If you cannot pass the CA DMV vision…
California DMV Vision Requirements
Did you know that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV) requires applicants to meet certain visual requirements in order to pass their driver’s license test? Upon completing the driving portion of the test, the California DMV requires that you pass a standard eye test using a Snellen Eye Chart. The CA DMV vision requirements are as follows: Drivers must have visibility at 20/40 with both eyes combined (e.g. one eye visibility at 20/40 and the other eye visibility at 20/70). Anyone not meeting this vision standard is required to wear corrective lenses while driving (such as glasses or contact lenses). If you cannot pass the CA DMV vision…
How to Treat Surfer’s Eye
What is Surfer’s Eye? “Surfer’s eye” is a slang term for an eye growth called pterygium. Pterygium grows on the conjunctiva, which is the clear mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids. Pterygium is noncancerous but may cause eye irritation, discoloration, and excessive tearing. The growth may remain small or enlarge until it interferes with vision. Depending on the case, pterygium may be red, swollen, thick or large enough to affect the shape of the cornea (leading to astigmatism). PTERYGIUM CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS It is believed that pterygium is caused by ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, as well as excessive exposure to wind and dirt. Since surfers…
