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Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the United States each year. As eye care providers, the field of cataract surgery has been one of the most exciting procedures to be able to offer to patients, simply because of the life-changing capabilities and advancements now available. A few years ago, we were…

The FDA has a new questionnaire that can be used to help identify predictors of post-LASIK visual symptoms. The Patient-Reported Outcomes with LASIK (PROWL) study found that less than 1 percent of patients reported difficulties performing daily activities following LASIK. The most common post-LASIK symptoms included halos and dryness three months post-operatively. The study also…

Diagnostic Eye Center is proud to welcome our newest eye surgeon, Dr. Andrew Salem, to our practice! Dr. Salem is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cornea specialist. He is skilled in Modern LASIK and Laser Cataract Surgery, as well as general ophthalmology. To date, Dr. Salem has performed thousands of vision correction procedures for his patients…

Did you know that two-thirds of people affected by vision loss are women? Because of this, April is designated Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month by the National Eye Institute. Statistics show that more women than men suffer from cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Women are also at higher risk for autoimmune…