North Shore Eye Care Blog

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Premium cataract surgery... are you interested?

Posted on Jan 30 2011 by unknown

At North Shore eye care, our board certified eye doctors specialize in cataract surgery.  We are leaders in long island new york in the field of cataract treatment and also specialize in premium intraocular lens implants following cataract removal.

Changing expectations with cataract surgery

Posted on Jan 30 2011 by Lawrence Zweibel

 With the first baby boomers turning 65 this past January Doctors are finding that patients are developing increasing expectations with regards to their cataract surgery.  Once an operation intended to soley restore vision more and more people are looking to achieve spectacle independence.

Glaucoma screenings and the importance of an eye examination at North Shore Eye Care

Posted on Jan 28 2011 by John Mauro

 Many studies have shown that close to over one-third of cases remain undiagnosed. Risk factors for glaucoma include race, age, diabetes, smoking and family history. At North Shore Eye Care we see many patients with all types of glaucoma. Glaucoma occurs in both children and young adults although more common in adults. 

Lasik is safer than ever... smithtown lasik specialists

Posted on Jan 28 2011 by unknown

North Shore eye care is a leader in lasik laser eye surgery and laser vision correction.  Our board certified eye surgeons use the best in lasik technology and have over 50 years of eye surgical experience.

Ways to prevent retinal damage with diabetes

Posted on Jan 28 2011 by Lawrence Zweibel

 Diabetes, a leading cause of blindness in the United States is now more treatable than ever with newer medications available that can reverse the harmful effects from abnormal blood vessel formation that can result in bleeding and swelling known as macula edema.

Uveitis specialist and ocular inflammation at North Shore Eye Care

Posted on Jan 27 2011 by John Mauro

What is Uveitis? Uveitis is inflammation anywhere in lining of the eye, known as the uvea, or uveal tract. All patients with a history of autoimmune disorders should be seen regularly by an eye doctor.