Top Three Pathways to Better Vision
Dennis Matzkin M.D. is a double board certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist. Dr. Matzkin obtained his medical degree, completed training, and received his first residency in ophthalmology at the University of Witerwatersrand Medical School in South Africa. In 1989, Dr. Matzkin immigrated to the United States... more
If your vision isn’t what it used to be, there’s no reason to settle for living life out of focus. Thanks to technological advances, there are more solutions for common vision problems than ever before.
Corrective lenses are still the most common method of vision correction. They’re affordable, customized for you, and the prescription can easily be changed when needed. If you want something more permanent, LASIK refractive surgery may be the perfect solution. If your vision problems are caused by cataracts, a lens implant can restore your vision and have you out of eyeglasses.
1. Glasses/Contacts
Glasses and contact lenses correct a variety of vision problems. Although reading glasses to correct presbyopia are available at nearly any grocery or drug store, lenses strong enough to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism must be prescribed by an eye doctor.
Contacts are a good choice for those who can’t or prefer not to wear glasses. They must be professionally fitted and bought with a prescription, and the wearer must practice good contact lens hygiene.
2. LASIK
This refractive surgery corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Your doctor will use a special laser to reshape your cornea, the clear front part of your eye. This removes abnormalities that prevent light from focusing on the retina. Dr. Matzkin has performed over 10,000 successful laser procedures and is a highly-regarded refractive surgeon.
If you’re experiencing blurry, hazy, or cloudy vision, cataracts may be the cause. While the only treatment option is surgery, the vast majority of patients find their post-op vision restored beyond expectations. In fact, most are able to give up wearing glasses or contacts completely after cataract surgery.
Dennis Matzkin M.D. is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon with Allied Eye and a member of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society. If you'd like to schedule an appointment, contact us at (423) 855-8522.
