onur, Author at Aker Kasten Eye Center

Why all the focus on dry eyes?

It can feel terrible, even make you miserable, but chronic dry eye is a common problem that most of us will experience at some point, especially as we age. Chronic dry eye means that not enough tears are produced to keep our eyes comfortable, and studies show that it affects up to 30% of people…

Sometimes what’s on the outside does matter

Dermal Fillers

At Aker Kasten Eye Center, we’re all about your eyes. So from comprehensive to routine care, to cataract and laser correction surgery, we care for your eyes and help protect your vision. That’s an important responsibility undertaken by our skilled and experienced physicians. But there’s another way we keep our eyes on your health. We…

Here’s what you need to know about glaucoma right now

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease of the eye’s optic nerve involving high pressure that affects sight; but there is no pain associated with its onset, and the damage is gradual. About half of those who have glaucoma don’t yet know they have it. There is nothing that can prevent or reverse glaucoma; however — Early diagnosis…

Ten eye opening things everyone should know about cataracts

Cataract

What exactly is a cataract? In simple terms, it is a condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. The result is blurred vision, even some vision loss. Most of us have heard of cataracts, and we’ve probably also heard plenty of anecdotes about who gets them and why and what can be done…

Q: What reason would I have for getting regular eye exams? A: Here are several

Eye Exam

You might think you only need to make an appointment to visit us at Aker Kasten Eye Center when it seems like you need a stronger prescription for your glasses, but there’s a lot more to eye health than, well, meets the eye. You may not realize it, but regular eye exams are an important…

Thinking of Trying Botox?

Botox

Fine lines and wrinkles As men and women age fine lines and wrinkles start to appear around the eyes (crow’s feet), between the brows (the 11s), and on the forehead. At Aker Kasten Eye Center, we offer Botox and Xeomin to turn back these signs of aging. Both Botox and Xeomin are neurotoxins that work…

Cataract Surgery: What to Expect

Cataract Surgery

How to prepare for your surgery If you have a planned laser cataract surgery there are several preparations you will need to make in the weeks and days leading up to your surgery. About a week before your surgery you can expect to have an ultrasound carried out on your eye. This will measure the…

The Stigma of Astigmatism

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is an eye condition that is much more common than most people realize. In fact, almost everyone has astigmatism to some degree or another. Even if it does not affect your vision, astigmatism is most likely present in your life. And if it does alter the way you view the world (literally), we’re here…

Treat Your Glaucoma With Lasers

Glaucoma,Laser Eye Surgery

Lasers have really made their impact on the medical world, especially when it comes to vision and the eyes. Most people know about LASIK, and laser eye surgeries are becoming more and more available and common in the everyday world. However, did you know that there are some laser treatments that you can use to…

More Than Cataracts: How Fuchs’ Dystrophy Affects Your Eyes

Corneal Dystrophy

Where Is the Cornea? Before we talk about a disease that affects the cornea, you need to know what and where the cornea is. The cornea is essentially the outer layer of the eye. It’s job is both to protect the eye and to also refract light as it enters the eye. Think of the…

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