How Well Do You Care for Your Contact Lenses? The Dangers of Poor Eye Care
Did you know that Contact Lens Health Week is celebrated in August? Every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborates with partners to organize Contact Lens Health Week during the third full week of August. It is a time to increase public awareness and promote healthy contact lens wear and care. This… Read More
Your Vision May Pay the Price for Uncontrolled Blood Sugar
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, getting your blood sugar under control is imperative. It not only can mean the difference between life and death, but also the difference between vision and blindness. Dr. George . G. Khouri of Palm Beach Eye Center explains the various ways in which uncontrolled blood sugar can damage vision.
How LASEK Blends LASIK and PRK Surgical Techniques
Are you ready to get rid of eyeglasses and contact lenses and see clearly with laser eye surgery? You have various options for treating nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. LASEK or Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis is a newer and less invasive procedure. Dr. George G . Khouri of Palm Beach Eye Center explains how LASEK blends LASIK… Read More
Most Adults Over 65 Have Cataracts – Is It Time for an Eye Exam?
Cataracts are a virtually inevitable part of aging. Anyone fortunate enough to celebrate their 80th birthday almost certainly has cataracts. However, this clouding of the lens usually starts decades earlier. Most of the time, cataracts develop slowly. Most people do not notice the early effects. Eventually, the clouding does affect vision. Dr. George G. Khouri… Read More
