The ABC’s of Cataracts
When Shakespeare’s King Lear calls on “cataracts” to spout during his “blow winds, and crack your cheeks!” speech, he’s not asking for cloudy vision. In Shakespeare’s day, a “cataract” also means a huge waterfall. This is fitting because the clouds of white foam arising from a waterfall are metaphorically like the cloudy vision caused by… Read more
A Guide to LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery
What is LASIK Eye Surgery? LASIK eye surgery is the most common type of laser eye surgery. As a relatively straight-forward procedure, LASIK eye surgery has helped to restore vision to those suffering from a range of eye conditions. Anyone with eyeglasses or contact lenses will no longer need to rely on eyecare to see… Read more