Laser vision correction procedures like LASIK are among the most popular elective procedures today. LASIK - the acronym for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis - has proven itself time and again to be a reliable, safe, and effective method of permanent vision correction. If you are considering LASIK, we welcome you to call our office at [...]
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects the retina's blood vessels. As the name implies, it occurs as a result of diabetes. But having diabetes isn’t the only factor in developing diabetic retinopathy. A person with well-managed diabetes can avoid diabetic retinopathy for some time. They can even effectively manage it if it does [...]
Cataracts are the number one cause of vision loss in the United States. The condition is quite common for adults aged 40 and up, and generally develops slowly over time. Many people who get cataracts don’t even notice the condition until their symptoms become severe. The good news is that cataracts are treatable. If you [...]
LASIK is arguably the most advanced vision correction surgery there is. For almost 25 years, patients have been having LASIK surgery and walking away with improved vision. To many who have had to wear glasses or contacts most of their lives, LASIK is a miracle. Besides all the people who choose to have LASIK, many [...]
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 [...]
