Outlook Eyecare is now an affiliate of PRISM Vision Group – the leading ophthalmology administrative service organization (ASO) in the region with a vision of becoming the country’s premier independent eyecare organization. The post Outlook Eyecare and PRISM Vision Group appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

  Keratoconus is a progressive disorder which causes thinning and cone-like steepening of the cornea. This characteristic steepening results in distortion, which decreases visual acuity. It can cause severe astigmatism and and increased sensitivity to glare and light. In our Princeton ophthalmology practice, we offer a number of therapies to reduce the symptoms of keratoconus and […] The post What Is Keratoconus, and What are its Treatment Options? appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

  Also called a “vision test,” a refraction is given as part of a routine eye examination in our Princeton-area ophthalmology practice. This test allows your eye doctor to determine the best prescription lens for your eyeglasses and contact lenses. A value of 20/20 is considered optimum, or “perfect” vision. When performing a refraction, your […] The post What Is a Refraction? appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

  Drooping eyelids are a common problem usually associated with aging, but can be seen in younger people, too. As an eye doctor in Hamilton, NJ, I know the effects of time and gravity are the most common cause of drooping eyelids, but it’s important to know that more sinister neurologic conditions — such as myasthenia gravis […] The post Correcting Drooping Eyelids With Surgery appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

  Here at our Princeton ophthalmology group, we’re pleased to offer a better way to treat a common visual condition. Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, corrects an individual’s vision with the use of custom contact lenses while the patient sleeps. The contact lenses are made of a rigid, gas-permeable (hard) material. Due to their unique curvature, they […] The post Ortho-K: A Unique Vision Correction Option appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

  Excess tearing can be a perpetual nuisance. The condition occurs when the amount of tears produced by the eye overwhelms the tear drainage mechanism. Even though tearing by itself never harms the eye, it can blur vision and produce discomfort in social situations. Our eye doctors in Hamilton, N.J. understand the problems caused by excessive tearing […] The post What Causes Excessive Tearing? appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

  So you note symptoms of decreased vision and glare. Your ophthalmologist determines cataract surgery is required to improve your visual function. What additional information do you require to make an informed decision about your cataract surgery? As our Hamilton eye doctors can attest, cataract surgery has improved drastically over the past 3 decades. Two […] The post Lens Selection in Cataract Surgery appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

  Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of blindness in older adults — but that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. Early detection can be the key to saving your sight, and it’s easier than you think. In fact, your best line of defense against macular degeneration may be something you’re already doing: […] The post Staying One Step Ahead of Macular Degeneration appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

Over 25 million Americans suffer from dry, irritated eyes, making it the number-one complaint seen by eye doctors. Our Hamilton, New Jersey practice is no different. Symptom severity can vary from a mild intermittent nuisance to severe pain and loss of vision. Although the condition cannot be cured, advances in treatment options allow most symptoms […] The post Dry, Irritated Eyes: Causes & Treatment Options appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more

Cataracts develop gradually, and it can be difficult to know when cataract surgery is needed. Our eye doctors in Hamilton, Princeton, and other central New Jersey communities see men and women daily who wonder if it’s time to undergo surgery to improve their blurred vision. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in […] The post When Is It Time for Cataract Surgery? appeared first on Outlook Eyecare ..read more