LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted Intrastromal Keratoplasty, a procedure that uses a laser to alter the shape of the cornea, resulting in clearer vision. This procedure has evolved dramatically over time and is now one of the safest and most effective ways to correct vision. LASIK is available ...
There is no better way to see on a sunny day than by wearing sunglasses. But did you know that sunglasses can also be your first line of defense against ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause short- and long-term eye damage? When eyes are exposed to strong ...
Our practice philosophy at Barth Vision & Optical is simple, though we like to think it reflects a profound sentiment. We are here to be of service, in the truest sense of the term. “The action of helping or doing work for someone” is what the dictionary tells us ...
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness, occurring in up to 50 percent of people over the age of 70. In the United States more than 24.4 million people over the age of 40 have already been affected by cataracts. Most of us have an ...
More than 20 years after the launch of a landmark clinical trial, follow-up examinations and analyses found that not all patients with elevated eye pressure need pressure-lowering treatment to prevent vision loss from glaucoma. When the study was launched, it was universally accepted that all patients with ...
