Vision Facts and Fictions
Demythifying Vision Hacks Eating carrots will improve your vision. Vitamin A is essential for the body to maintain healthy eyesight and carrots have high amounts of this nutrient. But the body only needs a relatively small amount of vitamin A for vision, and it can be obtained through many ...
Why You Should See an Ophthalmologist
A recent survey found that only half of Americans see an eye care professional on a regular basis. We understand — we all lead busy lives. But it's important to set aside time for an eye exam; here are 20 reasons to see an ophthalmologist. Why see ...
Hormone related dry-eye disorder aided by local treatment
Health issues for people over sixty commonly involve the heart and other vital organs. So do eye-related conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, but dry eyes don't often come to mind. Or do they? In fact, more than 70% of people in this age group are believed ...
New Patient Comment
"Everything went as planned and Dr. Barth did an outstanding job for each procedure with his team. After the surgery, we were instructed to call Dr. Barth any time if complication happened. Now at the second week after the second surgery with zero complication, my mother ...
Keeping an Eye on Workplace Eye Wellness
Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Barth Vision and Optical reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection. How ...
Choosing an Artificial Lens for Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is very common. Nearly 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to restore their vision. During cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). What you may not realize is that there's a variety of IOL types ...