Author Archives: Dr. Stein

Upper vs. Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty for Tired-Looking Eyes

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Dr. Stein

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can help restore a more youthful and refreshed appearance. But should you choose upper or lower eyelid surgery? At Bochner Eye Institute, we offer both — and patients often have them at the same time. Our … Continue reading →

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Yes, Dry AMD is Treatable With an Innovative Corneal Laser

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Dr. Stein

Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has treatment options like intravitreal injections. Those injections aim to return the macula to a “dry” state by decreasing abnormal blood vessel growth and fluid leakage. This can help stabilize vision and prevent further loss. … Continue reading →

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Blind Spots and Difficulty Seeing: What Macular Degeneration Means for Your Vision

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Dr. Stein

Macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss for individuals over 50, impacts the central part of the retina known as the macula. This condition affects your ability to see fine details and can lead to significant visual impairment. Dr. Stein … Continue reading →

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Not Eligible for LASIK? Achieve Clear Vision with These Options

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Dr. Stein

LASIK is a laser eye surgery that is effective at correcting refractive errors such as nearsightedness. Not everyone is a good candidate for this procedure; fortunately, there are options available to patients that will still allow them to achieve the … Continue reading →

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Is it Possible to Prevent Glaucoma?

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Dr. Stein

Known as the silent thief of sight, glaucoma gradually damages the eye, typically before any warning signs are recognized. Many individuals experience vision loss or impairment due to glaucoma, and it is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. … Continue reading →

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3 Misunderstood Myths About Cataracts As You Age

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Dr. Stein

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness worldwide. This eye disease affects most adults by the time they reach their mid-70s, but it is highly curable through cataract surgery. At Bochner Eye Institute, Dr. Raymond … Continue reading →

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Exposing the Most Common LASIK Myths

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Dr. Stein

LASIK vision correction is a popular surgery for a variety of common vision problems. Unfortunately, there are many myths floating around about LASIK that may be preventing people from getting the procedure. In reality, LASIK is a safe procedure with … Continue reading →

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Vision Correction

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Dr. Stein

Our thoughts go out to all those significantly impacted by the pandemic. We are grateful to the scientists and pharmaceutical companies that have developed COVID vaccines that may allow us to resume our normal lives in the future. As we … Continue reading →

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Can You Get LASIK If You Have Astigmatism?

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Dr. Stein

One of the most common misperceptions about LASIK is that it can only correct nearsightedness and farsightedness. In fact, at Bochner Eye Institute, Dr. Raymond Stein and our team have successfully treated countless patients with astigmatism. The state-of-the-art lasers that … Continue reading →

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Modern LASIK vs SMILE

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Dr. Stein