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New Breakthrough in Ocular Anesthesia

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Nobody actually enjoys enduring IV sedation, but it’s often a necessary evil when undergoing a potentially painful surgery. Until recently, IV sedation was unavoidable during cataract surgery, and this led many patients to suffer from a dangerous cycle of anxiety and stress before the procedure. The Eye Clinic of Florida is changing all of that by becoming one of the very first centers in the country to use a brand new sublingual product that provides effective conscious sedation without the use of an IV!

A Brief Introduction to Cataract Surgery

Cataracts can be identified as the yellowing of the natural lens in the eye. This discoloration occurs gradually over time and ultimately results in a blurry eye lens that makes clear vision impossible. Though cataract surgery is not necessary for any health reasons, many patients choose to receive cataract surgery to repair blurry vision and once again see the world in all of its vivid detail. (more…)

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Am I a Good Candidate for Lasik Eye Surgery?

lasikLASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is a safe and effective eye surgery used to correct refractive errors, improve your vision and reduce your need for contact lenses and prescription eye glasses. During Lasik surgery, a trained eye surgeon uses a laser to reshape the cornea of your eye (a clear covering that protects your eye from damage and helps your see clearly) and correct your vision. Most people are good candidates for this surgery, but Lasik surgery may not be suitable for everyone. More specifically, Lasik surgery may not be effective if you have severe refractive errors, especially if you have been diagnosed with myopia and presbyopia (i.e. nearsightedness) up to -12D, hyperopia (i.e. farsightedness) up to +6D and astigmatism up to 6D.

Why? Well, it is very difficult, if not impossible, for most ophthalmologists and eye surgeons to rectify severe refractive errors. It is also important to note that although, (more…)

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