In a recent study published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, LASIK patients demonstrated greater refractive stability six to nine years after surgery than PRK patients. The study evaluated 389 eyes of 229 patients who were treated for correction of myopia (nearsightedness) with an excimer laser. The study included an analysis of eyes with […]

A recent survey conducted by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) showed that the number of cataract surgeries has increased in the United States. Over 3.21 million procedures were performed which is a 2% increase from 2008. Likewise, the use of specialty, or presbyopic IOLs, has increased steadily since receiving FDA approval. Since 2008, the […]

As a result of his expertise and exceptional visual outcomes involving cataract surgery, Dr. Michael Paveloff was recently asked to speak to fellow ophthalmologists about the advancements in multifocal and presbyopia correcting lenses. At symposiums held in Seattle and Spokane, Dr. Paveloff discussed the importance of patient education in selecting the proper lens to achieve […]

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Risk factors for glaucoma typically include age, family history and high intraocular pressure (IOP). A new report indicates that a lack of exercise may also put people at risk for the disease. Additionally, the study, which analyzed thousands of runners, found that the faster the runner the more the risk of glaucoma decreased. The recent […]