LASIK and Cataract Blog

Cataract surgery is an opportunity to improve your vision and reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses. It’s more dependable and advantageous than ever before, due to improvements in methods and instruments. Now, futuristic technological advancements marry computer-controlled laser with real-time 3-D imaging, to deliver meticulous accuracy during your cataract surgery. Sophisticated technologies work together […]

, a LASIK and Cataract Surgeon in Dallas Fort Worth metroplex talks today about Drop-less vs Less Drops Cataract surgery. He says “a lot of our patients have been asking about Drop-less Cataract Surgery recently”. “At our practice, we love technology as evidenced by all the different lasers we offer for LASIK and Cataract surgery, […]

With recent advances in Cataract Surgery Patients must choose between a Multifocal vs Monofocal lens implant with their Cataract Surgery. Since the inception of Cataract Surgery lens implants in the 1980′s, Standard Monofocal lens implants have been the most commonly used lenses. Standard Monofocal lens implants Standard Monofocal works well but have definite limitations. Firstly, […]

Fireworks can lead to serious Eye injuries and Fireworks safety is key. July 4th is our Great Nation’s Independence day. For most, the holiday is a time to celebration and relaxation. But a momentary lapse in judgment with fireworks can cause serious eye injuries. Proper procedure and protection are key when handling fireworks. Every July […]

Mujahid Hines, M.D. talks about an interesting topic: It is disheartening to wake up in the morning with a large Stye or Chalazion on your eyelid. Mujahid Hines, M.D. talks about this common form of eyelid inflammation. He discusses simple treatment measures and steps that can help alleviate a Stye: Mujahid Hines, M.D. is a […]

The following are Safety tips for your Eyes in the Fall season. As the leaves change, the temperatures dip out of the triple digits, and we start doing more work around the house it is important to keep eye health and safety in mind. Although most of us consider the “home” to be a place […]

Many Dallas patients over age 50 face a difficult decision regarding Options for Vision Correction: LASIK or Cataract surgery (with ReSTOR, Panoptix Trifocal IOL, or Crystalens lens implants). Patients in their 20′s and 30′s desiring Vision Correction really only have one choice: LASIK. And it is a great option. In the 40′s, Presbyopia (age-related degradation […]

Multifocal Contact lenses are allowing many patients over the age of 40 to see again. At age 40, a change occurs in the lens of our eyes that weakens our near vision. This process is called Presbyopia. In the past, contact lens options for patients over 40 were limited. But now, we have Multifocal Contacts. […]

My three year old woke up one Saturday morning with red eyes with mucus. Ugh…great way to start the weekend. My mind snapped to attention: no big deal. I’m an Ophthalmologist, I’ll get her some antibiotic eye drops and this will be history in a few days. A quick phone call and a trip to […]

LASIK Eye Surgery is a wonderful laser procedure that corrects astigmatism, farsightedness and/or nearsightedness. It takes about 15 minutes with quick recovery in virtually all patients. Like any procedure, it does have some risk. As a LASIK surgeon, hears a lot of questions from patients about the procedure. A common question is “will LASIK fix […]