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Ophthalmology / 26.06.2025

You’re already late. You’ve checked your bag, under the couch cushions, even the fridge. But your glasses are still nowhere to be found. Sound familiar? For many people, misplaced glasses are more than just a daily nuisance—they’re a sign of how much we rely on something so small to get through the day. The good news? It doesn’t have to stay that way. While some vision problems are inevitable with age or genetics, your dependence on glasses doesn’t have to be. From simple lifestyle adjustments to long-term solutions like Melbourne's best laser eye surgery, there are ways to reduce your reliance on glasses and take back control of your day.

Pay Attention to the Habits That Worsen Your Vision

Let’s start with what you can control. Daily habits like staring at screens without breaks, reading in poor lighting, and not wearing sunglasses outside can all lead to increased eye strain. Over time, these behaviours may worsen your need for corrective lenses. Start making small changes: lower screen brightness, take breaks every 20 minutes, and wear UV-protective sunglasses. The less strain you put on your eyes, the less likely you are to notice rapid vision decline. (more…)
Ophthalmology / 17.10.2024

More than 150 million Americans wear corrective spectacles and lenses. This eyewear helps Americans compensate for refractive errors. The most common of them are nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. When do errors arise? They happen when an eye does not refract the light to concentrate on the retina. This occurs because of the cornea’s form. If you wear lenses or glasses, understanding LASIK vs SMILE surgery is for you. 

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Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is what stands behind LASIK. In the USA alone, this is the top sought-after surgical intervention. The procedure is 100% bladeless and involves a laser beam for cornea reshaping.    The procedure has been FDA-approved for 20 years. Since then, it has revolutionized the domain. There is more than one type of LASIK surgery. (more…)
Author Interviews, Ophthalmology, Technology / 01.04.2022

MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Scott D. Barnes, MD Chief Medical Officer STAAR Surgical https://staar.com/MedicalResearch.com:  What is the background for the EVO procedure?  Would you briefly describe what is meant by myopia and how common it is? Response: EVO is a clinically-proven implantable lens that corrects common vision problems such as nearsightedness and nearsightedness with astigmatism. EVO can be the solution for people who want to get rid of their glasses or contact lenses. Myopia (or nearsightedness) is the most common ocular disorder worldwide and its incidence is increasing significantly. An estimated 30% of the world's population, or 2.6 billion people, have myopia and this number is projected to rise to 50% of the global population by the year 2050. (more…)