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Garrett Leight X Thierry Lasry | No. 2

California-based optical company Garrett Leight and Theirry Lasry, the acclaimed Paris eye wear brand, have collaborated to release a limited second edition, set for winter 2013/2014. The designs will reflect each designer’s home city. A classic shape with...
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Understanding Macular Holes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

As people age, vitreous, a gel-like substance in the eye, contracts and pulls away from the surface of the retina. Usually, this brings about changes no more noticeable than a few floaters and no significant damage. For some people, however, this shift in vitreous can...
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Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

Cataract surgery has the potential to help 6% of Americans recover their eyesight. While Medicare will cover 80% of the cost of standard cataract surgeries, it won’t cover enhanced procedures such as HD surgery with the Femtosecond laser, multifocal lenses or toric...
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Using Skype for patient visits: A doctor is sanctioned

Using Skype for patient visits: A doctor is sanctioned

Telehealth has been underway for quite some time now. Researches have been trying to find ways for doctors and their patients to communicate through technology instead of coming into the office for each and every visit. In Oklahoma, a doctor practiced Telehealth by...
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Choosing A Career In Optometry

Choosing A Career In Optometry

There are a lot of reasons that people choose careers in Optometry and particularly one that specializes in vision therapy. Having potential applicants shadow actual professionals in the field is an eye-opening experience. The potential optometrists will discover the...
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