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How is ReLACS Different From Traditional Cataract Surgery?
This month a patient asked: “How is ReLacs different from traditional cataract surgery?” Dr. Patel answered: Let’s start at the
Does Marijuana Actually Help with Glaucoma?
This month a patient asked: “Does Marijuana Actually Help with Glaucoma?” Dr. Patel answered: Prescription marijuana has been a hot
Unique Benefits of Using Juvederm Voluma ™ XC
Have you heard of Juvederm Voluma to help lessen the appearance of the “smile lines” around your face and cheeks?
What is a Stye?
This month a patient asked: “What is a stye?” Dr. Patel answered: Put simply, our eyelids have 25-30 small glands
5 Things You Need In Your Beach Bag
Seashells, blue water and golden sand. The beach is a wonderful place to spend a day away from home. Before
5 Things to Know Before Undergoing Laser Hair Removal
Shaving. Tweezing. Waxing. Ugh. There’s a lot of time and money that goes into removing unwanted body hair, but what
What Are the Benefits of Eyelid Surgery?
This month a patient asked: “What are the benefits of eyelid surgery?” Dr. Patel answered: We refer to eyelid surgery
What to Do When There’s a Sports Related Eye Injury
Every 13 minutes, an emergency room treats a sports related eye injury, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In
What is a Floater?
This month a patient asked: “What is a floater?” Dr. Patel answered: Floaters are hard to describe, but easy to
Dr. Patel Featured on OrangeTV’s Healthy Connections
Dr. Patel recently sat down for an interview on OrangeTV's Healthy Connections to discuss several conditions he treats including macular
What Are My Options For Laser Vision Correction?
This month a patient asked: “What Are My Options For Laser Vision Correction?" Dr. Patel answered: Thanks to many recent
What Happens During Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts are the clouding of the natural lens in the eye that affects vision. Cataracts can occur in either or
How Do I Know if I Have a Greater Risk of Developing Macular Degeneration?
This month a patient asked: “How Do I Know if I Have a Greater Risk of Developing Macular Degeneration?” Dr.
The Future of Technology in Ophthalmology
The latest advances in ophthalmology make procedures for patients even faster, easier and more beneficial than they have been in
I’ve Been Diagnosed with Dry Eye Syndrome, But I Seem to Tear. That Doesn’t Make Sense?
This month a patient asked: "I've been diagnosed with dry eye syndrome, but I seem to tear. That doesn't make