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What's New in Ophthalmology?

• Medical News

Cataracts

• General Cataract Information
• Cataract Frequently Asked Questions
• What to Expect Before, During and After Surgery
• Instructions for Home Care After Cataract Surgery
• Cost Information for Cataract Surgery (Private Pay/Private Insurance)
• The Yag Laser
• Additional Information on Cataracts and Cataract Surgery

Contact Lenses

• Refitting Contact Lenses
• Contact Lenses for Patients in the Bifocal Age Group
• Contact Lens Prices
• Order Contact Lenses

Refractive Surgery

• What to Expect Before, During and After Lasik Surgery?
• Additional Information on Vision Correction Surgery

Glaucoma

• What is Glaucoma?
• Information for Glaucoma Suspect Patients
• Additional Information on Glaucoma

Side Effects of Glaucoma Medication

• Possible Side Effects of Trusopt
• Beta Blocker Information
• Alpha Receptor Antagonists (Alphagan and Iopidine)
• Side Effects of Xalatan, Lumigan, and Travatan

Retina

• Posterior Vitreous Detachment
• Retinal Detachment
• Flashers and Floaters/AAO
• Cystoid Macular Edema
• Recommendations Regarding Dietary Supplements in Patients with Age Related Macular Degeneration
• Additional Information on Macular Problems
• Additional Information on Diabetic Eye Problems

Other

• Pterygium
• Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
• Scintillating Scotoma (Migraine Scotoma)

Additional Information

• Children's Eye Health
• Conditions of the Cornea and Surface of the Eye and Eyelids
• Eye Safety
• Eye M.D.'s and Ophthalmology
• General Eye Care
• Plastic Surgery of the Eye
• Preventive Eye Care
• Nerve Problems of the Eye
• Vision Problems, Glasses, and Contact Lenses
• Visual Disability and Low Vision
• Policy Statements and Additional Resources