LASIK eye surgery is a common vision-correcting procedure that has helped over 10 million Americans achieve clear vision and freedom from glasses and contact lenses. But as an elective procedure, many people fear that LASIK is too expensive to undergo, questioning if the investment is worthwhile in the long term. Almost anyone that has had [...]
Most people have had itchy, watery eyes at some point in their lives. Oftentimes, the culprit is allergic conjunctivitis - this condition is characterized by eye inflammation that occurs as a reaction to allergens, such as pollen or mold spores. Allergic conjunctivitis is very common and can be especially prevalent in the springtime when there [...]
Most people who wear glasses or contacts are used to the daily routine, but that still doesn’t make the various inconveniences of assisted vision any better. Having to rely on glasses or contacts to be able to see is restricting. If you lose, break, or misplace your glasses, there goes your vision! Contacts aren’t much [...]
Do you suffer from dry, itchy, or irritated eyes? Are you concerned every time you put on mascara that your dry eye will make it run? If you have dry eye syndrome, makeup can make things a little more complicated. The good news is you can wear makeup even if you have dry eyes. Keep [...]
A lot of people consider getting LASIK but never find the right time to do it. They put it off year after year and may never end up actually having it done. If you qualify for LASIK, the sooner you have LASIK surgery, the longer you will enjoy the benefits. You might say that the [...]
If your doctor has recommended cataract surgery, you may already be familiar with options for IOLs. Cataract surgery removes the lens in your eye that has become cloudy. The lens is an important part of being able to see. During cataract surgery, your cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial lens. This artificial lens is [...]
Living with diabetes can be difficult to manage. For some, diabetes causes major ocular health problems. A common eye disease caused by diabetes is diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when fluids build up in the eye; this fluid retention is because of leaking blood vessels. Diabetic retinopathy can cause general discomfort, visual symptoms, and gradual [...]
Itchy, irritated eyes are the worst. But sometimes not knowing what’s causing the irritation is even worse. Many people suffer from allergies, especially from tree pollen and environmental changes in the spring. Many people also suffer from dry eye, a condition that occurs when the eye doesn’t produce enough tears. Since these two conditions are [...]
While most people have heard of LASIK, not everyone knows very much about the procedure. Even worse, some people end up with misinformation about LASIK. The truth is, LASIK is an elective procedure that can give you freedom from glasses and contacts. Keep reading for 5 things you should know about LASIK eye surgery! Many [...]
Cataracts are a common condition. If you live long enough, you will eventually get cataracts. Because cataracts take time to grow, many people begin to develop them in their forties. Their impact on vision becomes greater over time. Despite how common cataracts are, there is a lot of misinformation out there about the condition. Worse, [...]
