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How Many Days Rest is Required After Lasik Surgery?
December 23, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah

Category: Lasik
How Can I Tell if My Glasses Prescription is Wrong?
December 18, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah

How To Prevent Cataracts From Getting Worse
October 14, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah
The truth is that it can be difficult to prevent cataracts. They are quite common as you get older and typically form due to normal changes in your eyes. However, the following practices may be able to slow the progression of early-stage cataracts and delay the need for surgery.
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Category: Cataracts
Questions To Ask Your LASIK Surgeon
October 07, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah

Category: Lasik
What Can You Not Do After LASIK Surgery?
September 23, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah
There are several things that you cannot do after LASIK surgery without interfering with the healing process. These include but are not limited to rubbing your eyes, looking at screens, and swimming. If you are unsure whether something is safe to do during LASIK recovery, it’s best to consult your eye surgeon.
Are you interested in knowing exactly what you can expect after LASIK? Keep reading for more detailed recovery restrictions. At Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates, our experienced LASIK surgeons provide all patients with aftercare guidelines.
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Category: Lasik
What is PRK?
September 11, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah

Category: PRK
Can Stress Cause Glaucoma?
September 10, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah
Stress affects everyone at some point or another. You may notice your stress levels rising when you’re under a lot of pressure or in an overwhelming situation.
While stress isn’t always a bad thing, it can have a physical impact on your body. Stress plays a role in various problems, including skin conditions, headaches, heart problems, and high blood pressure. However, the link between stress and the eyes, particularly eye pressure, is not fully understood.
Chronic stress is not a known risk factor for primary open-angle, or wide-angle, glaucoma. This is the most common type of glaucoma,… Read Full Post
Category: Glaucoma Treatment
What is a Cataract?
March 10, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah

Category: Cataracts
90-Day Glaucoma
February 05, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar Almallah
Glaucoma is known as the silent thief of sight because, in most cases, it progresses slowly and its symptoms go unnoticed. However, there is a less common form of the disease that can occur suddenly called neovascular glaucoma.
The board-certified ophthalmologists at Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates are trained to diagnose and provide appropriate therapies for all forms of glaucoma. Learn more about neovascular glaucoma below, including risk factors and potential treatment strategies.
What is Neovascular Glaucoma?… Read Full Post
Category: Glaucoma Treatment
What is the Purpose of a Trifocal IOL?
January 15, 2020
Authored by:
Dr. Omar F. Almallah
Like glasses and contacts, intraocular lenses are available in different lens powers. Monofocal lenses contain one lens power, bifocals have two, and trifocals have three. Each power helps you see objects at a specific distance. These IOLs also have added magnification in certain areas for enhanced vision.
For many cataract surgery patients, the PanOptix® Trifocal Lens may provide the most comprehensive range of view. Keep reading to learn how the first and only trifocal IOL in the United States can help you achieve your post-cataract surgery eyesight goals.
Your Vision with PanOptix® vs.… Read Full Post
Category: Cataracts