What Happens During Laser Cataract Surgery?
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Cataract Surgery
Living with cataracts that interfere with daily activities like reading, driving, or recognizing faces? You may be ready to consider cataract surgery. Laser cataract surgery offers a customized treatment approach that can deliver exceptional visual results. This advanced technique allows your surgeon to create a precise, personalized procedure tailored to your specific needs. Let’s explore…
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7 Signs Your Cornea Needs Immediate Medical Attention
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Eye Care
Your cornea is prone to injuries and infections that can threaten your eye health and sight. These issues can happen unexpectedly and cause bothersome and painful symptoms. By knowing which signs signal an emergency, you can act quickly and protect your precious eyes. Keep reading to learn more about 7 signs your cornea needs immediate…
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Is a Multifocal IOL Right for Your Lifestyle?
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Uncategorized
When it comes to cataract surgery, you will have several options for intraocular lenses, also called IOLs. Among these, multifocal IOLs stand out as an advanced option that can help reduce your dependence on visual aids for both near and distance vision. However, choosing the right IOL depends on various factors, including your daily activities…
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How Many IPL Sessions Do You Need for Dry Eyes?
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Uncategorized
Dry eyes can significantly impact your daily life, affecting everything from your work productivity to your overall comfort. If you’re dealing with persistent dry eye symptoms, you may have heard about Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy as a treatment option. IPL has gained popularity for its effectiveness in managing dry eye symptoms. Keep reading to…
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Center for Eye Care Excellence: Same Trusted Care, New Name
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Uncategorized
We’re excited to announce that Cornea Consultants of Albany is now Center for Eye Care Excellence! While our name and logo have evolved to reflect our dedication to innovation and exceptional care, our commitment to the Capital Region remains stronger than ever. Our highly skilled doctors and leadership team continue to bring you the latest…
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When is a Corneal Transplant Necessary?
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Corneal Transplant
The eye has several parts, all of which perform a vital role in vision. The cornea is the part of the eye that covers the pupil. It is a clear piece of tissue that protects the inner eye and also focuses light that passes through to the eyes’ lenses and retinas. Without focus, as it…
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Is Cataract Surgery Permanent?
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Cataract Surgery
When you develop cataracts, you’ve got time to decide how and when you will deal with them. Cataracts typically develop over several years. As an increasing number of protein particles accumulate in the lens of the eye, vision becomes more and more clouded. Often, patients decide to have cataract removal when the clouding that has…
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Give Your Eyes a Wellness Exam to Start the New Year Right
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Comprehensive Eye Care
Health and wellness tend to be hot topics at the beginning of each new year. After the year we’ve just come through, the tone of health and wellness may be slightly different. We’re still thinking about how we can slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Still,…
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Tips for Winter Dry Eyes
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Comprehensive Eye Care,Dry Eyes,Eye Care
The winter air is cold. The cold air is dry. When the air is cold, we tend to use indoor heaters to make ourselves more comfortable. While the warmth may feel cozy to the body overall, indoor heat dries the air even more. So, while you’re able to be indoors without being bundled up, your…
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First Time Getting Botox? Here’s How it Will Go!
Posted by: Albany Cornea | Center For Eye Care Excellence in Botox
Botox cosmetic was not the first injectable treatment, but it is the most well-known. It is often thought of as the original cosmetic injectable, and for good reason. Before 2002, when the FDA approved this drug, few others had made it to the global market. Since Botox emerged nearly 20 years ago, it has reached…
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