Kornmehl Laser Eye Associates
Laser Vision Correction, Dry Eye Treatment, Cataract Surgery,
Contact Lenses & General Eyecare
The idea of buying eyewear online is certainly enticing. It is convenient to shop from the comfort of your own home, and online retailers often offer eyewear at discounted prices. However, glasses are complex products, and what works best for you is very personal. The convenience and cost savings of shopping for eyewear online… Read the full article
Like any medication, eyedrops must be taken as directed. And unless your doctor has instructed you to do so, eyedrops should not be taken on a daily basis for weeks at a time. Eyedrops are meant only as a temporary fix — not a long-term solution. In fact, overusing eyedrops can actually put your eye… Read the full article
You probably know the risk that smoking poses to your heart, lungs and other organs — but have you considered how it can put your ocular health in jeopardy? Smoking significantly raises your risk of serious eye diseases that may lead to irreversible vision loss. Read on as Dr. Ernest Kornmehl of Kornmehl Laser Eye… Read the full article
It can be difficult to realize that you need glasses. If your vision has been a certain way for a long time, you may not know anything is wrong and you may assume you do not have any reason to see an eye doctor. However, certain clues can reveal that your eyesight is weak, and… Read the full article
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Ophthalmology discovered that the number of people hospitalized with eye injuries increased 18 percent in 13 years. The team that conducted the study believes the increase is due to falls among elderly people, and that limited vision from common vision disorders may be… Read the full article
Severely obstructed meibomian glands can have higher melting points. Multiple treatments over a short period may be of benefit, but the cost is prohibitive and a clinical trial would be necessary to support this observation. I have also had a patient referred with a persistent epithelial defect (PED) with MGD one peruses multiple Internet sites… Read the full article
Corneal Ectasia Corneal ectasia is a disorder that appears just like keratoconus but develops after LASIK. It is also called secondary keratoconus oriatrogenic keratoconus. It is very rare, and its causes are uncertain. Some patients who develop ectasia after LASIK would have developed keratoconus even without LASIK surgery because of their genetic predisposition. Other patients develop it because… Read the full article
Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis This condition, diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK)- also known as “sands of the Sahara” syndrome- is an inflammation that occurs in the space between the corneal flap and the underlying stroma. This relatively rare condition is typically observed by the doctor the day after surgery. You may have no symptoms, or you may notice some haziness… Read the full article
Night Glare and Halos All people, whether or not they have had LASIK, experience some glare or halos at night. These night-vision disturbances occur when you are in a dark environment and look at a small bright light, such as a headlight or streetlight. Halo is the glow that surrounds the light source, and glare is little spikes of… Read the full article
Overcorrection Overcorrection results when the refractive error is changed more than was intended. An initial, or temporary, overcorrection may occur and usually rights itself in the first month. After a treatment for farsightedness, an overcorrection would make you temporarily nearsighted. In this case, your distance vision would be somewhat blurred and your near vision rather good…. Read the full article