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Dr. Kerry Assil: Your Daily Habits Are Destroying Your Eyes (And You Don't Even Know It)

Aug 26, 2025
Dr. Kerry Assil, a world-renowned LASIK and cataract surgeon, dives into the pressing issues surrounding eye health. He discusses the pitfalls of daily habits like excessive screen time and the risk of dry eye disease. Learn about the transformative effects of advanced surgical options such as the Odyssey lens and how beauty practices can inadvertently harm your vision. Plus, he shares vital tips for eye care, including the importance of conscious blinking and sleeping positions to preserve your eyesight.
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INSIGHT

Inner Lens Swap Solves Presbyopia

  • Refractive lens exchange replaces the stiffening zoom lens to restore near and distance vision.
  • It also prevents future cataract surgery by using modern diffractive-optic implants.
ANECDOTE

Immediate Vision Change After Surgery

  • Dr. Thais had refractive lens exchange and regained near and far vision within days.
  • She experienced temporary halos that faded over months and found it life-changing.
ADVICE

Match IOLs To Your Eyes

  • Consider diffractive optic IOLs to see both near and far without glasses.
  • Get individualized imaging to match the best lens to your cornea and pupil characteristics.
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