When Is A Corneal Transplant Necessary?
A corneal transplant, or keratoplasty, is a procedure that replaces a patient’s cornea with a donor cornea. The cornea is the front part of the eye where light is refracted as it passes through. This makes it a vital component for being able to see. When the cornea becomes damaged beyond repair, a transplant may […]
Is A Premium Lens Implant Right For You?
Electing to have cataract surgery is no small decision. Cataract surgery is both safe and effective. It’s also one of the most commonly performed medical procedures in the country. Getting this procedure can change your life, and for the better! It allows you to see clearly again without cataracts obstructing your vision. Cataract surgery can […]
Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. While most people have heard of glaucoma, few realize how common it is, especially in older adults. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in patients 60 and older. But having glaucoma doesn’t always mean you’ll go blind. But to prevent vision loss, you need to be aware […]
Sunglasses: Don’t Leave Home Without Them
The National Climatic Data Center reports that Las Vegas averages 292 days of sunshine a year–that equates to 85% of the year! You won’t hear many locals complain about this good fortune with respect to the weather, or the tourists. But it does mean that sunglasses should be made a priority each and everytime you […]
Shopping for Eye Glasses: What You Need to Know
On a daily basis our opticians at Shepherd Eye Center are asked about the benefits and advantages of choosing our optical shops for purchasing their eye glasses . Many patients cite perceived lower prices they’ve found at other chain optical stores, or discount department stores as a reason to shop elsewhere. While at first glance […]
Cataract Surgery Part 2—Technological Advancements in Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
Cataract surgery is the most-performed operation in patients over 65 years of age in the United States. In the first part of this two-part blog post about cataract surgery, the central focus was on the history of cataract surgery, and the changes that have taken place within the last eight decades.But another large part of […]
Cataract Surgery–A Century of Changes, Part I
It’s a true statement that your grandparents’ cataract surgery is not the same as what you can expect today from cataract surgery. Improved surgical techniques, as well as the use of, and upgrades to intraocular lenses (IOLs), has significantly changed ophthalmology within the last 75 years. Cataract Surgery in the Early 1900s In the first […]
Welcome to FOCUS: Shepherd Eye Center’s New Blog!
Welcome to FOCUS, the blog site for Las Vegas’ Shepherd Eye Center. This blog is meant to enhance the content already found here on the website by elaborating on the services provided by Shepherd Eye Center, while also having a space to share the latest news in ophthalmology and anything related to eyes and vision. […]
