Elisabeth S. Swan, O.D.

Transciliaryfiltration (TCF), a new surgical procedure for the treatment forglaucoma recently gained FDA approval for use in the United States.  TCF makes glaucoma surgery faster and safer, with less risk of complications.
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The most controversial aspect of vision therapy is its role in the treatment of reading problems and learning disabilities.  Organized ophthalmology and optometry offer opposing views on the subject.
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Being able to see the 20/20 line on a wall chart doesn’t guarantee your child has the visual skills required for learning.  Find out more about learning-related visual skills and how to make sure your child has the visual skills to reach their full potential – both in and out of the classroom.
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LASIK – Frequently Asked Questions. Refractive surgery is a big step. Get the answers to the questions that any patient interested in refractive surgery should know.
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A new study shows rigid gas-permeable (RGP) contact lenses can significantly improve the visual acuity of patients who experience unsatisfactory results from LASIK and other types of refractive surgery.
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Most people who wear contacts and glasses have this condition.
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Proper visual development has been linked to better balance, coordination, and learning. Pay attention to the these milestones to follow your child’s development.
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Are you at the point of not being able to read up close without straining? Fashion and glasses can go together!
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Sunglasses and Sports, of course. But what lens color is optimal for your sport? In sports eyewear, there is no such thing as an all-purpose lens. For each sport there is an optimal lens colors.
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Article on new evidence that shows that smoking significantly increases the chance of the two commonest causes of blindness in the elderly-cataracts and degeneration of the macula (retina).
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