Glasses focus, but they can also cause distortion. That is part of the reason why some prefer contact lenses or LASIK which can decrease this distortion. Read on to find out how glasses could change even the way you see yourself in the mirror. Glasses bend light to bring objects into focus. There are two Read More→
Could Future Alzheimer’s be Predicted by an Eye Exam?
January 7, 2013 by
Two important breakthroughs from different parts of the world have recently been announced in Alzheimer’s research: 1. Brain changes can be detected years before the cognitive changes start and 2. Since the cells on the back of the eye are an extension of brain tissue, some of the changes may become detectable with an eye Read More→
Greater Accuracy in Eye Surgery
December 31, 2012 by
The Eye Center of Northern Colorado, P.C. (ECNC) is pleased to introduce the ORA intraoperative aberrometer to Colorado. The ORA represents a quantum leap forward in our ability to give cataract patients the accuracy that they are looking for. Many patients desire to be free of glasses after cataract surgery. This requires that we select the right Read More→
The Effect of Statins on the Development of Glaucoma
December 28, 2012 by
Glaucoma is a disease that, left untreated, progressively robs vision starting with peripheral vision and working its way towards central vision. Researchers have recently observed that when patients with hyperlipidemia (high lipid in the blood) are placed on a category of lipid lowering drugs called statins that they are less likely to develop glaucoma. This Read More→
What is Laser Vision Correction?
December 12, 2012 by
Great vision enhances every aspect of life. This is why such a large life change can be created by such a minor modification to your cornea through Laser Vision Correction. The cornea is the outer layer of the eye that bends light rays to create perfect focus and clear vision. Eyes that are nearsighted, farsighted, Read More→