When discussing laser vision correction with my patients at Stahl Eyecare Experts, one of the most confusing aspects that we go over is something called monovision. In fact, for many patients when I start discussing this topic they look at me as if I am from Mars. The purpose of this blog will be to… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | March 9, 2016
Aging is an inescapable reality for us adults. Age affects us all, and it affects every part of our bodies as well—this includes your eyes. It is easy for us to forget that our eyes are affected by age just like our skin and our hair. As we get older our eyes became more susceptible… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | February 17, 2016
Think back to the moment when your eye doctor first told you that your vision was not 20/20 and you needed glasses. For most people, this moment was not a happy moment, but a moment of panic. For years’ glasses have carried with them an unfortunate social stigma—phrases like “four eyes” come to mind. If… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | February 10, 2016
Yes, maybe it is a little early to be talking about summer, but it is a good idea to plan things out beforehand so you can maximize the beautiful summer weather. Studies show that fewer people choose to undergo laser eye surgery during the summer than during any other season. The reason behind this is… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | January 29, 2016
The human eye is very sensitive to bacteria and debris, which makes contact lens use a liability for many people. It is easy to not take the necessary precautions with contact lenses, because we assume that nothing bad will happen if we cut corners just a little bit in regards to lens hygiene. Of course,… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | January 28, 2016
Recent studies suggest that exercise can help to alleviate some eye pressure, which can potentially help if you have glaucoma. Now you might be thinking, “well, how much do I need to work out to get results?” The great thing is, you don’t need to work out rigorously to see results. Studies show that you… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | January 11, 2016
A study was recently conducted by the Refractive Surgery Alliance (RSA), that looked at Refractive Surgeons who were candidates for refractive surgery. In the study 62.6% of refractive surgeons underwent some type of laser vision correction, and 91% of study participants would recommend laser vision correction to family or a loved one! Advancements in technology… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | December 23, 2015
For the first time ever in Long Island, surgeons at Stahl Eyecare Experts can now perform the revolutionary new telescope implant procedure for patients with End-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in an outpatient setting. The telescope implant is integral to CentraSight® (www.CentraSight.com), a patient care program for treating patients with this most advanced form of… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | December 16, 2015
Just because modern medicine is becoming increasingly fantastic, doesn’t mean you should stop taking care of yourself. In fact, despite the constant advances in medical research, more and more doctors are looking at preventative medicine as a means of decreasing medical risk. Although preventative medical techniques won’t be able to stop health complications caused by… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | November 30, 2015
Life after LASIK is generally much easier than life before LASIK (after all, that’s kinda the point!) However, at Stahl, we stress the importance of healthy living to our LASIK patients. Why? Because living a healthy lifestyle leads to healthier eyes, which leads to longer lasting clear vision after LASIK. By reducing your risk of… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | November 28, 2015