As soon as I read in the news that we are starting to explore Tecnis’ new artificial lens, which provides high-quality vision near and far, with high contrast even in low light, I called the Benjamin Eye Institute immediately, forgetting that it was a Sunday. Nevertheless, Arthur Benjamin called me right back. I wasn’t disappointed: … Continue reading Symfony: A New Revolution in Ophthalmology
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I didn’t know, by the way, that people could be allergic to dogs. Cats are a common allergy. What’s the difference? Allergies to cats are caused by their saliva, but with dogs it is typically on the skin. If we suspect allergic conjunctivitis, we conduct a very safe and effective 20-minute test. Thanks to a … Continue reading Allergies and Artificial Tears (part 2)
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I didn’t know, by the way, that people could be allergic to dogs. Cats are a common allergy. What’s the difference? Allergies to cats are caused by their saliva, but with dogs it is typically on the skin. If we suspect allergic conjunctivitis, we conduct a very safe and effective 20-minute test. Thanks to … Continue reading Allergies and Artificial Tears (1)
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Just the other day, we said that July 20th, 2016, would never happen again. Incidentally, the 4th of August won’t happen again, either. So how did this unforgettable day go, here at Benjamin Eye? On the front lines, Mayka writes down something important. Aleksander then either receives the patient or checks them out. I thought … Continue reading Today at Benjamin Eye Institute
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We spoke with Arthur Benjamin on what might seem to be normal topics for an ophthalmologist, but it amazed me; maybe you will be amazed, as well. What do people commonly complain about, other than loss of vision? One of the most common complaints is itchy eyes. Although many people specifically come for farsightedness, nearsightedness, … Continue reading Allergies, Dryness, and Artificial Tears (1)
View MoreDay-to-day, things may not seem all that special. We cannot forget, though, that every day is unique, and that July 27th, 2016, will never happen again. So how did we spend the day at Benjamin Eye Institute, you may ask? Well, from here on out, we will be reporting from the scene. We’ve got them … Continue reading Today at BEI
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According to a study published in Ophthalmology, nearsightedness will soon become almost-endemic. By 2050, half of humanity will have poor vision, as opposed to the “only” 2 billion people that suffered from vision impairments in 2010. Earth is going to become a planet of the half-blind. We have read something about a “cancer epidemic”, so … Continue reading Is Our Planet Going Blind?
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Part 1 “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star”. W. Clement Stone So the point is…? It turns out that people with depression have a harder time distinguishing contrast. The reason that the world appears grey or blue to someone is associated with this phenomenon (hence, “feeling blue”). Is it … Continue reading How I Saw Six-and-a-Half Moons (part 2)
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On the Use of Intelligent Machines to Achieve Precise Diagnoses Ophthalmologist Arthur Benjamin is known not only as an eye surgeon at his namesake Benjamin Eye Institute, but also teaches students and future doctors undergoing residency at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It is for this reason that he stays current on all … Continue reading INTERVIEW with Arthur BEnjaminNews and Curiosities
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At the time, I lived in an unpleasant area of Los Angeles. I didn’t like anything about it: the ugly apartment buildings, the noise, dirty sidewalks, and neighbors’ faces… even the moon annoyed me. One evening, though, I noticed that the moon wasn’t alone; there were three pale moons in the sky. If you counted … Continue reading How I Saw Six-and-a-Half Moons
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Wow, what a huge difference a short 15 minutes makes! Having spent so much of my life helpless without my glasses and inconvenienced by an expensive contacts routine -- suddenly I could see, and with minimal down-time.
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