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Why did we stop using Lasik with a microkeratome (blade)?
EYE DAY CLINIC is the only Same Day Clinic to stop performing surgery using the conventional LASIK procedure with a microkeratome (blade). This was an easy decision, since our main concern is providing patients with high quality services and the most...What are the differences between the PRK and the Lasik methods?
PRK is the least invasive method and the patient experiences some pain during the first three days after the operation, which is treated with appropriate medication.Lasik is a more invasive method, vision is restored more quickly, the patient doe...Am I a suitable candidate for refractive surgery?
To schedule a refractive operation, you must meet the following requirements:You must be at least 18 years old. You must have a stable refraction (astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia) for a specific amount of time. The degrees of myopia and hy...Can glaucoma be treated?
Glaucoma cannot be treated. The percentage of vision that has been lost cannot be restored.The administration of the appropriate medication or even surgery aim at preventing further loss of vision.Since glaucoma is a chronic condition, diagno...Can glaucoma cause blindness?
Unfortunately, glaucoma may cause blindness if not diagnosed early and left untreated.Glaucoma patients need to take the prescribed medication consistently and follow the monitoring schedule recommended by the treating ophthalmologist. However, o...Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus usually manifests itself as a unilateral, painful, vesicular skin rash in the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve.It usually appears in older people and it is due to the reactivation of the dormant Varicella Zoste...Chalazion and Stye
Chalazion and Stye are two very common inflammatory diseases of the glands of the eyelids. An immediate visit to the ophthalmologist and the appropriate treatment protect us from suffering and from surgery, which may be required if symptoms persist. ...Eyesight and School Age
Correlation of Vision Problems and Learning difficulties. Good eyesight is certainly a prerequisite for success at school. If a child's vision is impaired, school performance will be lacking. According to a recent study, up to 25% of children experi...Vision and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a very significant period in every woman’s life. During these nine months, the female body undergoes many changes, which can sometimes result in the appearance of problems related with the normal function of the various systems of the bo...Eyesight and Computers
Do Computers affect your eyesight? The second more common cause that leads young, healthy people to the ophthalmologist are the problems caused using computers. People who spend many hours a day in front of a computer, develop a condition called “as...12