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 | An independent review of our lasik results from last year show: 95% of patients are seeing 20/25 or better, 100% of patients are seeing 20/40 or better (November 08) |
| Dr. Melki's best selling book "101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery", is translated to a Spanish edition (November 08) |
| Dr. Melki give a free seminar on the advancements in Cataract lenses and surgery. (October 08) |
| Renovations complete for lower level of The Boston Eye Group administrative offices (September 08) |
| Kristina Slattery is named the new Practice Administrator of The Boston Eye Group (August 08) |
| Dr. Mark Fava joins The Boston Eye Group for a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship. (July 08) |
| World-Renowned Retina Specialist Tatsuo Hirose MD, Joins The Boston Eye Group (July 31 2008) |
| Tatsuo Hirose, MD joins the Boston Eye Group (July 14 2008) |
| LASIK Financing: 0% down for 12 months till the end of December |
| Dr. Melki was featured on WBZ TV Channel 4 for the Implantable Contact Lens Treatment (March 08) |
| Elliot Finkelstein, MD and Macie Finkelstein, MD join The Boston Eye Group (February 08) |
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Eye Care Information : Optics & Refraction : Sunglasses
Sunglasses are popular for comfort and fashion, but now there is medical evidence supporting the use of sunglasses to protect the long-term health of the eyes.
More than a dozen studies have shown that spending hours in the sun without proper eye protection can increase the chances of developing age-related eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration. Ophthalmologists now recommend wearing UV-absorbent sunglasses and brimmed hats when in the sun long enough to get a suntan or sunburn.
People mistakenly confuse the ability of sunglasses to block UV light with the color and darkness of the lenses. In truth, UV protection comes from a chemical coating applied to the surface of the lens. Shop for sunglasses that absorb 99 or 100% of all ultraviolet (UV) light. Some lens manufacturers' labels say "UV absorption up to 400 nm." This is the same thing as 100% UV absorption.
In addition to UV light, sunlight also has low levels of infrared rays. Infrared wavelengths are invisible and produce heat. The eye seems to tolerate infrared well. Research has not shown a connection between eye disease and infrared light ray exposure.
Polarized lenses cut reflected glare, like sunlight bouncing off water, pavement, or snow. Sunglasses with polarized lenses are popular and useful for fishing, driving, and skiing. Polarization has nothing to do with UV light absorption, but many polarized lenses are now made with a UV-blocking substance.
Wraparound glasses are shaped to keep light from shining around the frames and into the eyes. Studies have shown that enough UV rays enter around ordinary eyeglass frames to reduce the benefits of protective lenses. Large-framed, close-fitting wraparound sunglasses protect the eyes from all angles. Wraparound sunglasses should be considered by commercial fishermen, mountain climbers, skiers, or anyone who spends time at high altitudes or on the water.
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