It is that time of year in which we all commit to doing those things which we have been putting off. Having an eye examination is often one of those things. I find that, frequently, my patients who ha... continue reading »
I have just returned from our annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology(AAO) in Orlando, and the meeting could not have been more interesting. Ophthalmologists from all over the world at... continue reading »
We will all be hearing alot more discussion about Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses(ATIOLS) in relation to surgery for cataracts. For many decades, surgeons have used one style of Intraocular Len... continue reading »
Cataracts and astigmatism are two very different things. A cataract is the clouding of the natural human lens, and this typically occurs after the age of 60. Astigmatism is an irregularity of the... continue reading »
I have long been asked questions by patients regarding the pricing of Laser Vision Correction (Lasik and PRK). Their thoughts are appropriate, in that LVC is an out of pocket expense, not covered by i... continue reading »
I encourage you to watch the video that Laura created chronicling her LASIK experience last week. Not only is it fun to watch, but it very closely mirrors the preoperative thoughts and jitters that an... continue reading »
Guest blog by: Laura Straub, patient
So, it’s the day after surgery and I am still in disbelief.
After wearing contacts for so long, it’s really hard to comprehend that I am not ... continue reading »
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Ultimately, the patient experience is what really matters to me, and to other potential patients. I was fortunate to have a recent patient of mine, Laura Straub, approach me about documenting her expe... continue reading »
Guest blog by: Laura Straub, patient
So, I’ve been considering getting Lasik for a few years now. I am currently 22 years old, but I started wearing glasses in 1st grade, at the age of 7... continue reading »
We make the diagnosis of cataracts when the human lens has changed in color and texture, such that it is yellow/brown in color and more dense. This combination leads to a decrease in quality of v... continue reading »
I had the privilege last week of attending a meeting in which Dr. William Martin, from Toledo, Ohio, gave his impressions of modern day cataract surgery and the use of advanced technology intrao... continue reading »
I spent several days last week visiting the Dominican Republic, a truly lovely country. I was in Santo Domingo with a delightful local Ophthalmologist, Juan Batlle, M.D. and,together, we performe... continue reading »
As technology has advanced through nearly every facet of our lives, so has the advancement of a somewhat routine cataract procedure morphed into a wonderfully advanced procedure that can sa... continue reading »
There is a spectacular advancement in cataract surgery coming along that, I believe, will revolutionize how a modern cataract procedure is performed. For the past 30 years, a cataract has been removed... continue reading »
My father was an Ophthalmologist (Cataract Eye Surgeon) and obviously, I followed in his footsteps. I remember hearing about his cataract procedures in the 1970's, with patients staying in the hospita... continue reading »
Being that March is "Save Your Vision" month, I wanted to share what I believe to be the 5 most important things you can do to preserve your vision for a lifetime.
1. Don't skip your annual eye exam.... continue reading »
As the nation’s youngest Baby Boomers reach 45 this year (and the oldest Boomers start on Medicare), Kameen Eye Associates would like to acknowledge Low Vision Awareness Month to help raise awar... continue reading »
Cataract surgery has undergone revolutionary growth and change in the past ten years. Obviously, as baby boomers move into their 60's and 70's, we are seeing an increase in the number of cataract proc... continue reading »
Is LASIK permanent?
The answer is yes. The laser permanently reshapes your cornea and it should remain in that shape the remainder of your healthy life. The myth that your vision will worsen over... continue reading »
There are many options on the near term horizon for the correction of the normal, age related loss of near focusing ability that affects individuals older than 40 years of age. This condition is terme... continue reading »
Results from the 25th annual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery(ASCRS) Member Practice Style Survey show there is sustained growth in cataract surgery and use of specialty implants. A... continue reading »
Kameen Eye Associates has recently moved to a beautiful state of the art facility at the intersection of Charles Street and the Beltway in Towson, MD. My staff and I have worked very hard to create an... continue reading »
Kameen Eye Associates is conducting a study, in association with the Cornea Research Foundation(Cornea.org), comparing the long term safety of daily contact lens use to Laser Vision Correction. Previo... continue reading »