ORLANDO, Fla. — Simultaneous treatment of presbyopia and refractive error with LASIK and corneal inlay implantation improved vision, particularly in older patients, according to a large study presented here. “At 6 months, close to 90% of patients reported being satisfied or highly satisfied with... 

Age-related macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness affects many over the age of 60 making it difficult to do normal daily activities like reading, writing, and driving. However it affects the central vision only and rarely causes complete blindness. However early detection and timely action... 

LASIK eye surgery is a form of laser eye surgery that has proven to be a very effective procedure, and following the procedure most patients are very happy with their vision. However, as with any procedure that involves surgery, there are some risks that are associated with laser eye surgery. In order... 

Highlights of October’s Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, include good news on preserving vision in people with type 1 diabetes, a warning from the Cardiovascular Health Study for macular degeneration patients, and look at vision’s impact on well-being across...