The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimated that nearly 70 percent of the population will develop cataracts at one point by the age of 70. By and large, this is a result of lenses becoming thicker with age, making them less flexible and less transparent at the same time. Although surgery is the standard treatment of… Read More »
In normal settings, normal eye pressure has historically been considered a measurement of less than 21 mm Hg. An increase in eye pressure is referred to as ocular hypertension and can result to permanent vision loss if left untreated. Based on the recent Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study, 4.5 to 9.4 percent of Americans age 40… Read More »
Myopia, popularly known as nearsightedness, is currently estimated to affect roughly 30 percent of the American population. However, on the other side of the world, cases of nearsightedness in children has increased at an alarming rate. This study examined the prevalence of myopia among Taiwanese schoolchildren between 1983 to 2000. The researchers found out that… Read More »
LASIK (laser-assisted-in-situ keratomileusis) is a wonderful procedure for individuals who want to correct their nearsightedness, farsightedness and similar refractive errors which could result from a change in the shape of the lens or cornea. However, not everyone is eligible to have the procedure. The good news is that there are other forms of treatment to… Read More »
A common concern for patients who are about to undergo LASIK at the Roholt Vision Institute is how soon they can engage in certain activities post-surgery. After all, many of these patients are highly active individuals who opt for LASIK to help improve their vision while engaging in the sports or physical activity of their… Read More »
Aging brings forth a series of changes, some of which are undesirable such as forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, wrinkled hands, and varicose veins. At the Roholt Vision Institute, age-related vision concerns are frequently discussed during initial consultations. Difficulties seeing up close This condition is also known as presbyopia. Men and women who are in their… Read More »
At Roholt Vision Institute we are very excited to be able to offer specialty contact lens fittings with Dr. Nicholas Lawrence. A patient who is unable to get good vision or comfort out of a soft contact lens or a rigid gas permeable lens may be a good candidate for a contact that actually vaults… Read More »
The Glaucoma Research Foundation estimates that there are roughly 2.2 million Americans who have glaucoma yet only half of them are aware that they have the condition. Apart from its worldwide prevalence, glaucoma can lead to irreversible vision loss which is why it is often referred to as the silent thief of sight. By and… Read More »
A New Year has just begun! Do you already have your list of things that you want to change or improve in 2015? Perhaps, you want to lose some weight or resolve to eat healthier than you did last year. The Roholt Vision Institute team would like you to also include a glaucoma eye exam… Read More »
Presbyopia or having difficulties to focus on things up close is typically improved by using reading glasses. However, we have several patients with presbyopia asking if it’s possible for them to have laser eye surgery and avoid wearing glasses altogether. Yes, it can be achieved with a procedure called monovision. What’s involved? By and large,… Read More »
