5th November, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
The fastest growing segment of contact lens wear worldwide is the wearing of single use daily disposable soft contact lenses. These lenses are designed to be worn for one day and then discarded after the day’s use. Manufacturers all over the world continue to develop these types of lenses in multitudes of designs to meet » Read More
20th September, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - 2 Comments
September 2011 — Venus Williams announced that she has been diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome, and her resulting joint pain and low energy levels caused her to discontinue her participation in the U.S. Open tournament. During an interview on Good Morning America, Ms. Williams, pictured here with her sister Serena, said that she had had symptoms » Read More
14th September, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
North Suburban Vision Consultants was recently certified by Tear Lab as an “Accredited Dry Eye Center”. By being certified NSVC has demonstrated expertise and dedication to the most advanced technologies and treatments in the managment of dry eye disease. The doctors at NSVC have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease. » Read More
21st August, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - 1 Comment
NSVC will be one of the first offices to provide revolutionary new technology in eye glasses known as “Empower” by Pixel Optics. PixelOptics is inventing and commercializing the first dynamic electronic spectacle lens, emPower!™ If you wear bifocals or progressive lenses, this technology will revolutionize the way you see and use your eyeglasses. emPower!™ will: » Read More
13th July, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Contact lenses are medical devices. They are so described by the FDA and if dispensed without a valid prescription and without appropriate associated doctor’s fitting and professional care could result in serious eye health complications. A recent report of such a case demonstrates the danger of wearing contact lenses that were not professionally fit and » Read More
2nd July, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness vision loss in patients over the age of 55. The most severe form known as exudative or “wet” macular degeneration can cause dramatic loss of central vision. Often of acute onset, many patients only present to their eye doctor after the vision loss » Read More
8th June, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an advanced diagnostic imaging technology that is becoming more commonly utilized in eye doctor’s offices. Recent studies suggest that OCT imaging may be highly sensitive in the diagnosis and monitoring of progression in multiple sclerosis (MS). North Suburban Vision Consultants utilizes the most advanced technologies in OCT imaging. Read More
1st June, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Pediatric cataracts have great implications on the vision and development of children. A large grant has been given to assist eye doctors in China in the management of pediatric cataracts by the Pediatric Cataract Initiative. Read More
23rd May, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Dr. S. Barry Eiden speaks to eye care professionals via a live webinar on Wednesday May 25th, 2011 on the topic of advanced diagnostic technologies in the evaluation of anterior segment disease and dry eye. Read More
11th May, 2011 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
The eyelash enhansing drug Latisse (bimatoprost) which was originally developed for the treatment of glaucoma is now being evaluated for the treatment of baldness. Read More
