Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration – What You Need To Know, Now

Being “in the know” is a powerful tool for all areas of your life. Having information about your health, especially, is vital to maintaining your wellness profile and lifestyle goals…. read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Eye Health

Could Your Contacts Be Causing Your Headaches?

A common complaint of our patients who wear contact lenses is headaches. And while there may be many things contributing to chronic headaches, it is possible that contact lenses may… read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Eye Conditions

World Glaucoma Week | March 6-12

Why does my doctors office ask me to fill out a family health questionnaire at every visit? Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness which causes progressive damage… read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Glaucoma

Are You At Risk For Glaucoma?

Glaucoma has been called “the silent thief of sight.” It is a complicated disease of the optic nerve in which the nerve damage leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. There… read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Eye Conditions

What Is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis?

Your eyes produce tears for an important reason other than to release your emotions – your tears are designed to protect your eyes from irritation. If you’ve ever experienced conjunctivitis,… read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Cataract

A Cataract Surgery Primer

One of the challenges of aging and your eyes is the possibility you may need cataract surgery. You are not alone. Lens replacement/cataract surgery is one of the most frequently… read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Eye Conditions

Astigmatism De-mystified

If you have been told you have astigmatism and are wearing contact lenses or glasses that correct for it you are not alone. Astigmatism is common and can affect both… read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in LASIK

What’s The Difference Between Being Nearsighted And Farsighted?

You may have been told that you are “nearsighted” or “farsighted” and may be confused about how they are different. They are both “refractive disorders,” the most common reason for… read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Cataract

How Aging Affects Your Eyes

Aging affects every part of your body – and your eyes are no exception. Your eyes have different needs as you age, so it’s important to understand which vision changes… read more

Posted by: Longwood Eye & LASIK in Eye Health

Eyeglasses Then And Now

The eyeglasses of today have evolved, that’s for sure. And love them or hate them, if you need glasses you know how important they are in helping you “see” your… read more