Notes from the front lines of preventative eye care.
Cases, technology, and research from Dr. Rae Huang's practice — what's actually working to prevent vision loss, written for patients.
TriLift — a face lift that can help you see better
The Lumenis TriLift device stimulates facial muscles to lift droopy eyelids — no surgery required. Here's how it can open up your field of vision.
Read the post →The prevalence of myopia is rising
By 2050, 58% of the U.S. population is projected to be nearsighted — driven largely by life on screens. What that means for your family, and what to do about it.
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Preventing prescriptions with orthokeratology
A case study: how ortho-K helped a child with congenital ptosis and a lazy eye — preventing the prescription instead of forever correcting it.
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Test-drive your vision after cataract surgery
Light Adjustable Lenses let you fine-tune your vision after the operation — like trying a prescription before you commit to it.
Read the post →My iCare tonometer went viral!
Goodbye, air puff. The gentle rebound tonometer that made eye-pressure checks comfortable — and somehow made us internet-famous.
Read the post →Prevent dry eye disease with OptiLight IPL
The first FDA-approved intense pulsed light treatment for dry eye — how it works, who it helps, and why we brought it into the practice.
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Eaglet Eye and ortho-K fitting
Profilometry maps the whole surface of the eye — making specialty lens fits faster, more precise, and more comfortable than ever.
Read the post →The best diet for your eyes
The NIH's AREDS2 study confirms it: the right supplements and foods measurably slow age-related macular degeneration. Here's the list.
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Day & night eye care tips to prevent myopia
How the Wave NightLens reshapes your vision overnight — and the daytime habits that help keep prescriptions from creeping up.
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Kids under 12 with low prescriptions are pre-myopic
Prescriptions between +0.75 and −0.25 are the early warning. Catching pre-myopia is the single best window to prevent nearsightedness.
Read the post →Posts open on Dr. Huang's blog, preventativeeyecare.com. Educational content, not medical advice — talk to your doctor about what's right for you.
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