May 2019


Five Questions to Ask Your Optometrist about Orthokeratology

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If you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, you might benefit from orthokeratology. Orthokeratology—abbreviated “ortho-K”—is a treatment strategy incorporating special gas-permeable contact lenses that a patient wears overnight. While the […]

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Seven Benefits Keratoconus Patients can Reap from Wearing Scleral Lenses

Benefits Keratoconus Patients can Reap from Wearing Scleral Lenses

Keratoconus is a complex condition affecting the eye in which the outer layer of the eye itself, the cornea, becomes too weak to keep the correct shape. As the cornea […]

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Nearsighted or Farsighted? Myopia and Hyperopia Explained

Nearsighted or Farsighted? Myopia and Hyperopia Explained

Myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness) are two common eye conditions that can cause significant vision impairment if left untreated. Although the types of vision problems myopia and hyperopia cause are […]

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Macular Degeneration: Is There a Cure and How can it be Treated Before it’s Too Late?

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Macular degeneration is the number one cause of vision loss in the United States. According to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF), the condition affects 10 million Americans, more than […]

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Specialty prosthetic lenses for cornea conditions explained

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Contact lenses are typically used first and foremost for vision correction. At Weston Contact Lens Institute, we regularly work with patients to prescribe and fit the best lenses to treat […]

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