Refractive Surgery Archives - Review of Presbyopia & the Aging Eye

Can I Get LASIK?

September 26, 2023 In this digital age of instant access, we can stay siloed to only hear the messages we want to hear. Think about yourself. Do you view X (the platform formerly known as

Marc R. Bloomenstein OD, FAAO

Cataract Surgery: Why the Optometrist’s Role Goes Far Beyond the Referral

August 1, 2023 In my article, “Reducing Intraocular Pressure is an Added Benefit of Cataract Extraction,” I wrote about the joy I feel when diagnosing a patient with a cataract. That joy is because of

Eric E. Schmidt, OD

Make it Clear for Your Pseudophakes

June 20, 2023 For most patients, newer technology, advancements in surgery, and pharmacological breakthroughs may seem to appear too late after they have already undergone cataract surgery. This may be true as it pertains to

Marc R. Bloomenstein OD, FAAO

Reducing Intraocular Pressure is an Added Benefit of Cataract Extraction

May 22, 2023 One of the most rewarding diagnoses that I make is a simple cataract. Whether the patient is 50 or 90 years old, knowing that a simple, out-patient procedure will provide them with

Eric E. Schmidt, OD

A More Modernized Intraocular Lens

April 11, 2023 STAAR Surgical of Monrovia, California, has perfected its implantable intraocular lens. Yes, the ICL has been improved beyond the already existing, vision-changing, and arguably life-altering refractive status. So, all of those moderately

Marc R. Bloomenstein OD, FAAO

The Good News and Bad News of Toric IOLs

April 11, 2023 Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A man walks into an optometrist’s office complaining of blurry vision. After thoroughly examining the patient, the doctor informs him that he has a

Eric E. Schmidt, OD

Here’s Why the View Can Truly Be Better as We Age

April 11, 2023 “Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” While that quote is from classic film star Ingrid Bergman, I can

Marc R. Bloomenstein OD, FAAO