Most people diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma start treatment with a bottle of prescription eye drops, and many stay on them for years. For patients who also need cataract surgery, a tiny implant called the iStent offers another way to lower eye pressure. Keep reading to learn more about the iStent, how it compares to glaucoma […]
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LASIK eye surgery has corrected astigmatism alongside nearsightedness and farsightedness for years, and modern lasers can address its uneven curvature with high accuracy. At Batra Vision Medical Group, advanced corneal mapping and laser technology help determine whether LASIK is right for your eyes based on your type of astigmatism, its strength, and your corneal health. […]
Read MoreWhat happens if an earthquake strikes during LASIK? The San Francisco Chronicle recently put that question to local eye surgeons, including Dr. V. Nicholas Batra of Batra Vision Medical Group, an advanced eye care practice in San Leandro. Modern LASIK is designed with this scenario in mind. The laser tracks the eye in real time […]
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That gritty, burning, or heavy sensation in your eyes rarely fades after a single episode. For many, it becomes a constant, nagging distraction that artificial tears never truly fix, no matter how many bottles you go through. LipiFlow stands out among dry eye syndrome treatments because it tackles the root cause (blocked oil glands) instead […]
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Cataract surgery is the most common operation for Americans over 65, with more than 14 million done each year in the United States. For most of that time, surgeons used handheld blades and ultrasound to remove the cloudy lens. Today, patients have another option: laser-assisted cataract surgery. This method uses a computer-guided femtosecond laser to […]
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Corneal dystrophies are a group of inherited eye conditions that gradually cloud or thin the cornea, the clear dome at the front of the eye. These diseases progress slowly and often affect both eyes, so treatment focuses on matching the right intervention to the right stage. At Batra Vision Medical Group, care for corneal dystrophies […]
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When your eye doctor tells you that you have cataracts, the conversation naturally turns to surgery. What many patients don’t realize right away is that cataract surgery isn’t just about removing a cloudy lens. It’s also a chance to replace that lens with something better, upgrading and personalizing your vision. An intraocular lens, or IOL, […]
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Contact lenses and glasses rarely feel expensive in the moment, but the costs can accumulate steadily over time. A pair of frames here, a year’s supply of contacts there, and suddenly you’ve spent thousands maintaining a problem that LASIK could have corrected in just minutes. The financial case for LASIK gets even stronger when you […]
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If a family member has been diagnosed with glaucoma, you may be wondering whether you’re at risk, too. Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States, affecting more than 4 million people, and research has confirmed that genetics can play a significant role in who develops it. The condition damages the […]
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If you’re under 30 and your glasses prescription seems to change every few months, or if your contact lenses no longer give you the clear vision they once did, keratoconus may be the reason. This progressive eye condition reshapes the cornea over time, making it increasingly difficult to correct vision with standard lenses and, in […]
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