by Abraham Eye Center | Jul 2, 2024 | Cornea, Vision
Corneal flash burns, also known as ultraviolet keratitis or photokeratitis, commonly occur due to overexposure to intense ultraviolet (UV) light sources such as the sun, tanning beds, or welding torches. Understanding how to relieve corneal flash burns is crucial for...
by Abraham Eye Center | May 24, 2024 | Cornea, Vision
Corneal abrasions and erosions are common eye injuries that affect the clear, protective outer layer of the eye called the cornea. While both conditions involve damage to the corneal surface, there are distinct differences between corneal abrasions and erosions in...
by Abraham Eye Center | May 10, 2024 | Eye Surgery, LASIK, Vision
Understanding How Can LASIK Correct Nearsightedness and Astigmatism? LASIK, short for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a popular refractive surgery procedure designed to correct common vision problems, including nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism....
by Abraham Eye Center | Apr 19, 2024 | Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery, Vision
Understanding Cataract Surgery After Radial Keratotomy (RK) Cataract surgery following radial keratotomy (RK) presents unique considerations due to the altered corneal structure resulting from the RK procedure. Radial keratotomy, a refractive surgery technique used...
by Abraham Eye Center | Apr 5, 2024 | Glaucoma, Vision
The air puff test, officially known as non-contact tonometry or air puff tonometry, is a common diagnostic tool utilized in eye clinics to assess a key risk factor for glaucoma – intraocular pressure (IOP). This non-invasive procedure plays a vital role in early...
by Abraham Eye Center | Mar 4, 2024 | Eye Surgery, LASIK, Vision
In the realm of refractive surgeries, PRK and LASIK stand out as the top contenders for correcting vision impairments and reducing dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The perpetual debate over which procedure, PRK or LASIK, reigns supreme has captivated the...
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