Important Announcement: We've partnered with ReFocus Eye Health to best focus on providing the best patient care possible. Of course, our doctors and staff will remain the same but our name, logo, and website will be updated as we integrate with the ReFocus family of eye clinics. This will not affect your appointments or your patient experience in the least.
Important Annoucement: Our Blue Bell clinic is now closed. All patients from that office will be seen at our state-of-the-art North Wales location, where they can expect the same caliber of exceptional eye care and patient experience. This location is only 6 miles away and has ample parking.
When athletes undergo a comprehensive vision examination, it is important to have good vision. However, it goes beyond just checking for 20/20 vision. There are many additional components that allow for good athleticism, including: Stereopsis- Stereopsis is defined as the perception of depth from visual stimuli of both eyes. It...
PRESBYOPIA The most frequent ocular condition that starts at this age is Presbyopia. This is a normal aging process and cannot be considered as a true disease. Presbyopia is the normal progressive loss of the ability to focus and see things close up, especially when reading or working on the...
Patients can experience eye tearing or watery eyes for multiple different reasons, some of the more frequent causes are described below. Environmental Dryness and Weather Changes Dry environments (as in the winter being indoor with the heater on), wind, pollens or allergens can cause dryness and irritation of the need...
Dry Eyes Dry eyes is a very prevalent ocular condition, it affects millions of people every year. There are many factors that contribute to whether someone experiences dry eyes. No matter what the cause of one's dry eye is, makeup can amplify the problem. What are the Symptoms of Dry Eyes?...
It’s finally winter and you’re planning on going to the slopes. A few things to remember about snow before you head out there! Sunburn On the Eye Though the sun rays are not as strong in the winter as in the summer, it is quite possible to get sunburned during...
What Determines Eye Color? A person’s eye color is found in the iris. Cells called melanocytes produce various levels of pigment called melanin. Melanin not only provides color, but also absorbs light, acting as an added layer of protection from UV rays. Brown, the most common eye color, is produced...
What should I expect at my yearly eye exam? To ensure that your eyes function properly and remain healthy, you need to undergo regular comprehensive eye exams. Get Ready for your Eye Exam! To prepare for your eye exam, you’ll need to bring a few things. Please remember to bring:...
Thyroid Eye Disease can have a significant impact on patient eye health. It may initially present as a simple dry eye, but can progress to more serious conditions such as double vision or permanent vision loss. In the past we had treatment options geared toward managing the symptoms of Thyroid...
Nutrition and Eye Health Maintaining good nutrition affects every aspect of your health, so it is also important in preserving the health of your eyes. Why is Nutrition Important for Good Vision? A low fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables and whole grains can help your heart as well...
The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) have been a major source of information regarding how we treat Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Recently, the study has provided us with more useful information. Background: AMD is the leading cause of blindness in Americans 60 years of age and older. Approximately...
It’s summertime and the weather has been scorching hot. It’s the perfect time to head down to the shore, go to a water park, or find a local swimming pool to cool down. If you are one of the 150 million Americans who have a refractive error (you are farsighted,...
Have you ever noticed your child is squinting or holding reading material extremely close to their face? Do they seem to have a short attention span or have difficulty reading? While these observations can indicate a learning difficulty, the solution may be as simple as an undiagnosed vision problem. Children...
How Can Diabetes Affect My Eyes? Ocular complications from diabetes are a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in the United States. The longer a person has a diagnosis of diabetes and the longer the blood sugar is poorly controlled the higher the risk factor is to develop eye...
What Are Styes and Chalazions? Styes and Chalazions are lumps that can grow in the eyelid margin. They can look similar, but there are some differences. What is a Stye and What Causes It? A stye is a red and very painful lump that develops in the eyelid margin as...
Smoking has long been known to cause lung cancer and heart disease, but it also can lead to vision loss. How Does Smoking Affect Your Eye Health? Smoking causes changes in the eyes that can lead to eye disease. If you smoke: You are three times as likely to develop...
The Vitreous As the eye ages the gel-like fluid inside the eye, better known as the vitreous, will start to shrink and liquefy causing it to move away from the retina. As this process occurs one could experience a flash of light, similar to a lightning streak that occurs in...
What is twitching eyelid or an eyelid spasm? There are 3 different types of eyelid spasms. Eyelid Twitch: is an involuntary small and quick move of part of the eyelid. It is common and not of concern. It usually resolves spontaneously in few days. It may be associated to...
Do Blue Light Filtering Glasses Really Work? In recent years Blue Light Glasses have been touted as helping with eye strain and protecting eye health. Wearing blue light glasses may sound like a good solution, but there is little evidence to support the use of blue-blocking filters in the prevention...
The FDA has recently approved a drop called Vuity to help combat the difficulties of seeing up close as we age. Presbyopia As we enter into our 40s, it becomes increasingly more challenging to both read and perform near activities, better known as presbyopia. During this time most people begin...
Cataracts are a common age-related vision problem. According to numbers from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 24.4 million Americans age 40 or older have cataracts. Half of all people age 75 or older have cataracts. Cataract surgery improves vision through the removal of the clouded lens of the eye. It is...
Safe and popular, LASIK surgery is an excellent way to reduce dependence on glasses and contacts. Tens of millions of LASIK patients around the world have been pleased by their outcomes. Dr. Francis J. Clark has helped countless people in the Philadelphia, PA area experience clear, crisp, high-quality vision thanks to modern laser...
Cataracts are extremely common in aging adults. This condition is characterized by cloudy or blurry vision. Fortunately, cataracts can be successfully treated with corrective eyewear or cataract surgery. Here, our Philadelphia, PA ophthalmology team discusses cataract risk factors as well as common causes and treatment options. What Causes Cataracts? The lens of the eye is...
LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is one of the most popular elective procedures in the United States. The procedure has a high success rate for patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Here, Dr. Francis J. Clark and the team at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC present LASIK statistics to...
Patients suffering from cataracts can undergo cataract surgery to restore their vision. This treatment is one of the most common eye procedures performed today. It may surprise you to learn that cataract removal has been around for a long time, though we have come a long way since it was...
At Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC, we use advanced LASIK surgery techniques to correct common vision problems so our patients can see clearly without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. When considering if LASIK is right for you, it's important to understand that, as with any surgery, some time is...
Patients who desire to reduce their need for eyeglasses and contacts can benefit from LASIK surgery at our Philadelphia, PAophthalmology practice. This procedure reshapes the cornea using laser technology. As with any surgical procedure, there are certain side effects that are to be expected. Today, our team at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC discusses how...
Cataracts are a common eye condition that develop as a person ages. By the time a person reaches his or her 60s, there is about a 50 percent chance of having a cataract in one or both eyes. Cataracts blur the vision, make it more difficult to see at night, and...
Cataracts develop on the lens of the eye, causing blurry or foggy vision. Cataract surgery is one of the most effective ways to treat cataracts and restore clearer vision. Although cataract surgery is available to improve vision, cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness. Here, the doctors of Ophthalmology Physicians...
Laser vision treatment has become increasingly popular during the last several decades, due in large part to its proven effectiveness. The most popular form of laser vision treatment is LASIK. LASIK surgery alters the shape of the cornea to eliminate the imperfections that are responsible for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK surgery...
In a cataract surgery, the clouded lens of the eye is broken up and extracted. An intraocular lens (IOL) is then placed into the lens capsule as a replacement for the clouded lens. The procedure has variants, but generally, this is one of the most common ways that a cataract is...
Glasses and contacts can be frustrating to use at the pool or beach. It is a catch 22: You must have glasses or contacts in order to see, but they can also make it extremely difficult to enjoy water activities like swimming. At Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC, in Philadelphia, PA, Dr....
Cataracts are common and occur when protein cells break apart and gather on the lens of the eye. If left untreated, this condition can lead to blindness. Fortunately, cataract surgery allows us to preserve patients’ vision so they can reclaim their quality of life. At Ophthalmology Physicians and Surgeons, PC in Philadelphia, PA,...
More and more people are undergoing LASIK to improve their vision and reduce their dependence on corrective lenses. The surgery is safe and effective, though patients will experience some minor side effects as they recovery from the procedure. Side effects are a natural part of the healing process. The team at our...
Cataracts are a common issue as people get older. This clouding of the lenses of the eyes can impair vision, but thankfully there are plenty of options for treatment. One of the most routine procedures available, cataract surgery can help restore your vision and get rid of those problem lenses. The eye...
Deciding to undergo cataract surgery is a significant decision. If you are considering this treatment, you will also need to determine which type of intraocular lens (IOL) is right for you. At Ophthalmology Physicians and Surgeons in Philadelphia, PA, we offer monofocal and premium IOLs, which can enhance your vision at multiple...
Cataract surgery involves removing a patient’s natural lens when it has been clouded over by the formation of a cataract. Once the affected lens has been removed, it is replaced with an artificial lens, or an intraocular lens (IOL). An IOL acts like a permanent contact lens to improve a...
Visual imperfections such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can interfere with a person’s ability to complete basic daily functions. Since clear vision is vital to so many tasks, people who suffer from refractive errors must rely on prescription lenses for sharp, focused, eyesight. Wearing and caring for these lenses can...
Cataract surgery is one of the safest surgeries performed in the United States today. It has an excellent success rate of 95-98%. The rate of complications increases in people who have other eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy or uveitis. All surgeries have risks, but for cataract surgery, complications are usually...
With thousands of local people, places, and businesses competing in the most competitive Happening List contest ever, a select few have taken home top honors as winners. Dr. Francis Clark is one of the winners! He won 2016 Bucks and Montgomery County Happening List Competition for Optometry and Ophthalmology. Congratulations Dr. Francis...
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been told you have cataracts. We know that the thought of eye surgery can be a bit scary—it’s your eyes after all. At Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, we’re here to help you every step of the way—before, during and after your cataract surgery. As ophthalmologists...
With thousands of local people, places, and businesses competing in the most competitive Happening List contest ever, a select few have taken home top honors as winners. Dr. Francis Clark is one of the winners! He won 2016 Bucks and Montgomery County Happening List Competition for Optometry and Ophthalmology. Congratulations Dr. Francis Clark!...
No matter what you enjoy in life, chances are you’re highly reliant on your eyesight. If your vision is clouded by cataracts, you may be losing the ability to fully experience what life has to offer. Here at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons we are proud to provide our patients in the...
Each year Monster.com, The Intelligencer, Bucks County Courier Times, and Burlington County Times asks it's readership to vote on what is the "The Best Places to Work". Based on those votes, Ophthalmology Physicians and Surgeons received an Honorable Mention in the category of Best Small Company! Additionally, we were nominated in the...
Dr. Francis Clark, an ophthalmologist at Collegeville Eye Physicians & Surgeons, provided an Ask the Expert article in local Collegeville papers last week. He answered questions regarding eye care, specifically glaucoma treatment and laser cataract surgery. Download Article Here Dr. Francis Clark has been the president, owner and medical director of Collegeville Eye Physicians &...
There’s more to having cataract surgery than just getting rid of the cataract. Equally important is maximizing the quality of your vision. And thanks to technologies like laser cataract surgery and FDA-approved intraocular lenses (IOLs), there are multiple options that can be tailored to your unique vision and lifestyle needs. If...
Every year Montgomery Magazine has a “Best Of” competition for Montgomery County. This year, Dr. Francis Clark won “Best of” for both LASIK and Eyecare. “We want to thank all our patients for voting for us, said Dr. Clark. “We care deeply about our Montgomery county community and are honored...
WHAT IS AN OPTOMETRIST? An optometrist is a health care professional that provides primary care for the eyes, they are considered your non-surgical eye doctor. To become an optometrist, one must complete four years of pre-professional undergraduate college education followed by four years of optometry school. In optometry school, optometrists...
It is not unusual that, as two relatively common diseases in the aging population, glaucoma and cataract can appear in the same person. Cataract, a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, is quite common in the elderly population. When the cataract becomes dense enough to interfere with the patient’s...
Thanks for Choosing Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeon Philly.com Readers’ Choice BEST LASIK & EYE CARE Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons has been chosen as the “Best Services” in Philadelphia, according to a Readers’ Choice Award program sponsored by philly.com. “We are really proud to accept this award. Providing high quality, compassionate eye care...
There has hardly been a day in the 20+ years of practicing ophthalmology in Philadelphia where Dr. Kanoff wasn’t looking forward to seeing his patients. “I consider it a privilege to help the wonderful people of Philadelphia with their eye care needs,” explained Dr. Kanoff. “It is a daily pleasure...
Eye problems are among the most significant complications of diabetes, and eye problems from diabetes are the most common cause of blindness in people of working age. Approximately 1,348,305 people in Pennsylvania, or 12.1% of the population, have diabetes. Of these, an estimated 325,000 have diabetes but don’t know it,...
Cataracts are the result of the natural lens inside the eye becoming cloudy as it ages. Most everyone, if they live long enough, will develop cataracts at some point in their lifetime, and we presently do not know how to prevent their formation. Cataract surgery is a life-changing event, and you...
Many patients get confused about having a vision screening and a comprehensive eye exam. There is a difference between a vision screening and a comprehensive eye exam. A vision screening identifies vision problems, but it does not take the place of a comprehensive eye exam. A comprehensive eye exam, which...
Need an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia? Jon Peet M.D., Philadelphia, PA Ophthalmologist Dr. Jon Peet is a dedicated comprehensive ophthalmologist at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons. He provides high quality, complete eye care to the Philadelphia, PA community. With a concentration in the medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions, such as glaucoma...
Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC is a leading provider of optometric services in the greater Philadelphia area since 2003. The goal of our Optometrists’, including Dr. Barouh, is to help you achieve and maintain clear vision for years to come. At Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, we provide full service eye surgery...
World Class Results and Compassionate Patient Care FRANCIS J. CLARK, M.D., an ophthalmologist and a leader in comprehensive eye care in Philadelphia, PA area. Your vision is his top priority, and he strives to provide top-notch ophthalmologic care in a comfortable, patient centered atmosphere. “My goal is to provide the best...
Come Join the Fun at the Health Fair on March 10 Mark your calendars and plan on joining us at the Ben Wilson Senior Center. Festivities run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at the Ben Wilson Senior Center located at 580 Delmont Ave. in Warminster, PA....
