LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) has helped improved the lives of millions of people for more than a decade now (it was officially approved by the FDA in 1998). Like all forms of surgery, it has its own set of potential risk and complications that should be carefully assessed and considered before the procedure. Here… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 31 2014
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By: kyjean
Dr Roholt recently helped a 20 year old female go from +5.25 -1.75 x 160 OD and +5.75 -2.50 x 010 OS to GLASSES FREE. While a patient with a high hyperopic refraction isn’t typically a good LASIK candidate, they can be a candidate for a refractive lensectomy (RLE). In this case, Dr. Roholt implanted… Read More »
Every so often here at our Ohio cataract surgery practice, majority of our first time patients assume that cataract has to do only with the elderly. We can’t blame them either as cataract has been popularly associated with advancing age, closely followed by diabetes, family history, obesity, and smoking as its top risk factors. There’s… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 28 2014
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By: kyjean
Have you ever felt something in your eye for a while now? If you have been feeling “something in your eye”, there’s a huge chance that you have the following eye problems: Conjunctivitis Corneal abrasion and /or laceration Corneal ulcer Chalazion Dry Eyes If these terms sound unfamiliar to you, don’t worry as we can… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 28 2014
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By: kyjean
The effects of aging goes beyond the appearance of wrinkles, folds, and fine lines. When it comes to bodily functions, aging brings forth a lot of undesirable changes, one of which is deterioration in one’s vision. Although refractive errors (such as nearsightedness and farsightedness) may occur during one’s childhood, teens or early adulthood due to… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 15 2014
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By: kyjean