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Notes from the clinic.

Plain-spoken writing on common questions we hear — written by Dr. Hemali Doshi.

January 5, 2025 · Refractive Surgery

Are you eligible for refractive surgery?

A walk-through of who can — and who shouldn't — undergo LASIK, SMILE, PRK or SILK. Stability, corneal thickness, dry eye, keratoconus and other gotchas.

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July 30, 2024 · Cataract

Choosing the right IOL for cataract surgery

A practical guide to monofocal, multifocal, EDOF and toric lenses — what they each do well, where they fall short, and how to choose for your lifestyle.

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2024 · Myopia

Understanding myopia: symptoms and treatment options

Why half the world will be myopic by 2050, what causes it, what the warning signs look like, and the modern menu of options — from glasses to ICL.

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July 30, 2024 · Lifestyle

Digital eye strain (computer vision syndrome)

What it is, why screens cause it, and the do's and don'ts that actually help — including the 20-20-20 rule and the fan/AC blast you didn't know was a problem.

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