Facts about falls: • Each year, 1 in 3 people over age 65 are treated in emergency rooms for fall injuries… • Falls are the leading cause of death from accidental injury among people over 65 • The most profound … Continue reading →
Dr. Tabak often replies, “Daily disposable soft lenses.” Daily disposables are designed for a single day’s use then removed and disposed of. What are the advantages of daily disposable lenses? • Convenience: No cleaning or storage required. • Comfort: Because … Continue reading →
If they wear glasses, you probably can. Prescription lenses for farsightedness will magnify a person’s eyes and for nearsightedness, minimize their eyes. The stronger an eyeglass prescription is, the more noticeable these effects are. Why does this happen? Eyeglass lenses … Continue reading →
Emmetropia, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia Facts: 75% of Americans wear some form of corrective lenses 60% of Americans have myopia (near-sighted) 30% of Americans have hyperopia (far-sighted) Nearly all adults at some point in their life will have presbyopia … Continue reading →