Eye Care Blog
What is the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)?
RxSight’s Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is a special kind of intraocular lens (IOL). In cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an IOL so you can see clearly again. Unlike normal IOLs, the LAL is adjustable after surgery. That means that...
Could Shingles and RSV Vaccines Help Your Brain Too?
You’ve probably heard of the shingles shot (Shingrix) or maybe the new RSV vaccines for adults. Most of us know these vaccines are great for preventing painful or dangerous infections. But here’s something you might not know: researchers are starting to wonder if...
Progressive Myopia: What Parents Should Know
What is Progressive Myopia? Myopia (nearsightedness) means distant objects look blurry. Progressive myopia is when your child’s prescription keeps getting stronger each year. It often starts between ages 6 and 12, when the eyes are still growing. How Fast Does it...
Skin Tags: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It
A skin tag is a small, soft piece of skin that hangs off the body. It looks like a tiny bump or flap. Skin tags are not harmful, and they are very common. Some people get them on their neck, arms, or underarms. Others may get them on their face, even under the eye. If...
Debunking the Myths: The Truth About the “Hidden Dangers” of Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery, including LASIK and PRK, has transformed the lives of millions by providing clearer vision and reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. Yet despite decades of success, misinformation continues to circulate online about the supposed...
An Introduction to 3-D Vision/ Stereopsis
Stereopsis is the way our eyes and brain work together to help us see depth. Each of our eyes sees the world from a slightly different angle because our eyes are a few inches apart. When you look at something, your brain takes the two slightly different pictures from...
What Does It Mean to Be a Glaucoma Suspect?
Hearing that you’re a “glaucoma suspect” can be unsettling, but it’s an important step toward preserving your vision. Being a glaucoma suspect means that you have one or more risk factors for glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and...
Scleral Thinning at Muscle Insertions: A Benign Finding
Scleral thinning at the extraocular muscle insertions is a relatively common and typically benign anatomical variation observed during ocular examinations, particularly during strabismus surgery or imaging studies like B-scan ultrasonography, optical coherence...