Blog – St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute

Keratoconus is a condition in which a patient’s cornea gets progressively thinner, causing it to bulge outward in a cone-like shape. This irregularity causes incoming light to refract improperly to the retina, which means that patients usually experience vision distortion in the form of astigmatism and nearsightedness. While keratoconus used to be a terrible diagnosis because treatments were limited, advancements have made it so that most patients do not have to worry about major consequences. Here, the doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute explain the evolution of keratoconus treatments. Early Keratoconus Treatments Keratoconus was… More

By the time they reach their mid-70s, about half of all American adults have developed cataracts. They are caused by a breakdown of proteins in the eye’s lens. The outstanding eye doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute work with many cataract patients, as well as plenty of people who are concerned that they may get cataracts. In this blog, they discuss when the average patient should start thinking about cataracts. Cataracts Can Start at Any Point Although most patients do not develop cataracts until they are senior citizens, it is possible for cataracts to start… More

If you regularly struggle with stinging, itchy eyes (which may or may not also include symptoms like blurry vision or light sensitivity), then you may have dry eye syndrome. Dry eye strikes when your eyes are not sufficiently lubricated. Not only is dry eye uncomfortable, but prolonged or chronic dry eye can leave your eyes vulnerable to even more serious conditions. Here, the eye doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute offer advice to help you to mitigate dry eye symptoms. STAY HYDRATED While drinking water should already be a part of your daily routine, it is… More