Eye Care News

Barth Vision’s Office-Based Surgery Has Been a Game-Changer.

For Dr. Gary Barth, your sight is his vision. Beyond establishing several renowned practices, including the eponymous Healdsburg-based practice in 2020, he’s brought world-class eye examinations, surgical services, LASIK and Light Adjustable LensTM vision improvement to countless patients. As a testament to his work, Dr. Barth’s accolades include ...

2024-05-20T16:45:57-07:00

Embrace Good Nutrition, and Good Habits: May is Healthy Vision Month!

May is more than just the gateway to warmer weather and blooming flowers—it's also a time to focus on your eye health. Many of us may believe that as we age, changes in vision are inevitable signs of decline. However, hitting the milestone of 40 doesn't mean we're ...

2024-05-01T13:13:25-07:00

April is Women’s Eye Health Awareness Month

Prevent Blindness, a national non-profit organization with a mission to prevent blindness and preserve eyesight has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety month. Women face unique eye health, a higher risk of certain eye diseases, and different symptoms of eye problems than men. One of the ...

2024-04-03T13:29:19-07:00

What Exactly is Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)?

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is an innovative approach to vision enhancement, diverging from the conventional path of corneal surgeries like LASIK or PRK. Unlike these corneal procedures, RLE is a lens replacement surgery that bears resemblance to cataract surgery. The essence of RLE lies in the replacement of ...

2023-09-26T09:19:19-07:00

The Eyes as Windows to the Heart: How an Eye Exam Can Detect Heart Disease

Medical advancements continually reveal fascinating connections between different parts of the human body. One such intriguing correlation lies between the eyes and the heart. Recent studies have uncovered that a comprehensive eye examination can potentially serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for detecting heart disease. This groundbreaking discovery ...

2023-06-06T11:46:41-07:00