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People with low vision experience difficulties performing daily tasks, such as cooking, shopping, reading, and personal care. Just brushing your teeth can be challenging when you have vision loss. February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and Dr. George Khouri at Palm Beach Eye Center wants you to know there are many ways to lead a… Read More

Cataracts happen when proteins in the natural eye lens break apart and clump together, forming a cloudy appearance that grows denser over time. Cataract surgery removes the cataract and replaces the natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) implant. These IOLs can correct one or more refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and even presbyopia…. Read More

Chronic dry eyes cause eye irritation, redness, and other uncomfortable symptoms. The most common cause of dry eye disease is meibomian gland dysfunction. Our board-certified ophthalmologist offers dry eye treatment in West Palm Beach.

Eye injuries happen every day, and some sports can increase your risk of ocular trauma without proper eye protection. September is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, and our board-certified ophthalmologist wants you to know that the consequences of an eye injury don’t go away when the tissues heal. Eye trauma can increase the risk of… Read More

Laser eye surgery has given tens of millions of people better vision and freedom from corrective eyewear. Some age groups are better candidates for laser vision correction than others. While there is no set age range for LASIK, there is a “sweet spot” for patients: 20 to 40 years old. However, age is less of… Read More

If you have diabetes, you may be aware of the toll this disease can take on the body. People with diabetes are susceptible to diabetic retinopathy, which poses a serious risk to their vision. Understanding how to prevent and treat this eye condition is essential for preserving the health of your eye. In this blog,… Read More

If achieving crystal-clear vision is on your to-do list, sight-correcting procedures such as LASIK can help you reach your goals. You may have read about LASIK, or have even spoken to those in your circle who have undergone the treatment and can attest to the quick process and near-immediate results, but what is a LASIK… Read More

  Glaucoma, also referred to as the “sneak thief of sight,” affects the vision of millions of people worldwide. It damages the optic nerve and leads to irreversible damage and vision loss. But exactly how fast does this condition strike? Understanding the onset of glaucoma can be essential to preserving your sight as well as your… Read More

Cataracts and macular degeneration are often related to age. A cataract is when your eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy. A cataract can develop slowly over time. Its main symptom is blurred vision. Macular degeneration can blur your central vision. The most common form, age-related macular degeneration, is one of the leading causes of vision loss… Read More

LASIK utilizes a laser to reshape the cornea and correct vision. Custom LASIK uses wavefront technology to give superior vision results when compared to traditional laser vision correction. If you have discussed custom LASIK with your eye doctor, you may be wondering if you are a candidate. Here, Dr. George G. Khouri of Palm Beach… Read More