New study shows that low levels of exposure to tobacco smoke affects the lungs

A single cigarette produces enough smoke to alter genes in the lungs according to a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.  This could have consequences for your vision as well.  We know that smokers are more prone to cataracts and macular degeneration. Considering the amount of people that are exposed to second hand […]

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Corneal Cross-Linking Specifics

We have been overwhelmed with inquiries by the medical community and public with regards to this study. We would like to address concerns on an individual basis, but here is some basics that can help everyone out. 1. The study will enrol patients 12 years of age and older. 2. A diagnosis of keratoconus or […]

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DLC to start enrolling patients in Corneal Collagen Cross-linking study (CXL)

Corneal collagen cross-linking strengthens the cornea by allowing it to re-form new cross-links between the collagen fibers. These new cross-links help strengthen the cornea which stops the thinning process and further loss of vision.  This procedure can be used to slow or stop the progression of degenerative corneal conditions such as keratoconus and ectasia.  A no-touch 15 […]

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Dr. Cunningham to Testify to The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services

On Wednesday Sept 8th, Dr. Cunningham will testify in front of The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services and Joint Committee on Oversight of Health and Human Services Eligibility System. His main goal is to increase patient access to eye doctors.Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the working age population.Early and regular eye exams could […]

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Estimates of Global Cost of Vision Loss at $3 Trillion

Global visual loss costs nearly $3 trillion for the 733 million people living with low vision and blindness worldwide in 2010, according to a report from the AMD Alliance International (AMDAI). A key recommendation of the expert panel was frequent screenings for people with diabetes and the elderly. Read more at www.amdalliance.org/en/

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Femtosecond Laser shows ability to reverse age induced cataracts.

The same laser that we use to created an incision in the cornea during LASIK surgery is now being studied as a tool to reverse the natural aging color change of the human lens known as cataracts.  Researchers in Denmark have used the femtosecond laser to bleach the yellowing change that occurs with cataract development.  After laser […]

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Dr. Dell featured on the cover of Nside magazine.

NSIDE magazine was extremely interested in Dr. Dell’s accomplishments and approached us about profiling him on the cover of their magazine.  They were “very excited to be able to include a world famous doctor in their local publication”.  We feel honored to have them take such interest in Dr. Dell. To read the article click on the […]

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New national publication titled Advanced Ocular Care launches in the U.S.

New national publication titled Advanced Ocular Care launches in the U.S.  This is a unique journal that is tailored for both optometrists and ophthalmologists. Dr. Dell was fortunate enough to be offered the position of Chief Medical Editor.  This will be the largest circulated journal in eyecare and possibly the most influential.We are proud to maintain Austin on the […]

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