How Laser Technology Improves Cataract Surgery
The addition of laser technology has greatly impacted how ophthalmologists perform a number of vision correction surgeries, including cataract surgery. One of the nation’s top cataract surgeons, Charleston ophthalmologist Dr. Kerry Solomon stays abreast of the latest advances in the field. In this blog post, he discusses how laser technology can enhance cataract surgery.
June Is Cataract Awareness Month
According to Prevent Blindness America, more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts. This number is expected to reach 30 million by the year 2020. Cataracts, which usually begin with very few visible symptoms, can lead to blindness if left untreated. Dr. Kerry Solomon, one of the top cataract surgeons in Charleston […]
May Is Healthy Vision Month
May is Healthy Vision Month, a campaign organized by the National Eye Institute (NEI) to encourage individuals to prioritize their eye health. In honor of this effort, top Charleston ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon Dr. Kerry Solomon shares the following tips for maintaining strong vision and eye health.
Looking into LASIK? Here’s How to Understand the Research
If you are considering your vision correction options, particularly those beyond glasses and contact lenses, you are probably looking into LASIK. While it is comforting to see the enormous amount of clinical data supporting LASIK as safe and effective, it can be tough to wade through the technical language and scientific jargon often used in […]
Guidelines for Becoming a LASIK Candidate
Not everyone who needs glasses or contacts to see well enjoys wearing them, which is why – so far – more than 19 million people in the U.S. have had LASIK. The laser vision correction option is both safe and effective, which is why it is so popular. After 20 years of popularity, everyone has […]
How We Know LASIK is Safe
If you rely on glasses or contact lenses to see well, it is likely at some point you have wondered what it would be like to see without needing corrective lenses. Which means, you’ve thought about a laser vision correction procedure – like LASIK. Because it is elective surgery, it is important to weigh the […]
How to Choose a LASIK Surgeon
LASIK eye surgery is the most common refractive surgery performed today, and choosing a qualified LASIK surgeon plays an essential role in achieving successful results. Top Charleston ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon Dr. Kerry Solomon offers the following guidelines to help you select the best surgeon for your procedure.
Can Cataract Surgery Help You Live Longer?
If you have been researching cataract surgery, then you are likely aware of how the procedure can help restore clear vision and make everyday activities like reading and driving easier. But did you know that cataract surgery may also help you live longer? This is according to a study conducted by the National Bureau of […]
Here’s Why Your Family Eye Health Is Important
Before undergoing an eye exam or treatment for a vision problem or eye condition, your eye doctor will ask you several questions about your family’s eye health. This is because your genes play an important role in your own eye health. The eye experts at the vision practice of Dr. Kerry Solomon explain more in […]
Are Vision Screenings and Eye Exams the Same?
The terms vision screening and eye exam are often used interchangeably. However, there are important distinctions between the two that many patients are unaware of. In this blog post, our Charleston vision experts explain the differences between the two and why eye exams are important, even if you have passed a vision screening. Vision Screenings […]