3 Reasons LASIK Is A Great Choice For Fall

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Summer is coming to an end, and fall is on the way. Despite the changing of the seasons, fall can still bring new opportunities for growth and change. One of the best ways to improve your life is by improving your sight with LASIK. This autumn could be the perfect time to do just that! […]

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Are Your Dry Eyes From Allergies?

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Man rubbing his eyes under glasses

Most people experience dry eye symptoms one way or another throughout their lives. You likely have experienced some of these uncomfortable symptoms. Dry eye symptoms can include itchy, burning, red eyes, a gritty feeling, and crusty mucus around your eyes. It can be a distracting or even painful way to go through your day. What […]

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Will Dry Eye Stand In Your Way Of Getting Cataract Surgery?

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Older couple outside

As you age, you are more likely to have problems with your vision. More often than not, multiple issues are present simultaneously, and sometimes they conflict. The relationship between cataracts and dry eye is a good example. Unfortunately, both issues are big problems for older adults. Cataracts grow inside the lens of your eye, gradually […]

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What Is Corneal Cross-Linking?

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Keratoconus Eye

Your cornea is as unique as your thumbprint. Not only is the curvature of your cornea one of a kind, but the thickness and strength of it as well. You can correct misshapen corneas with a procedure like LASIK or PRK. But treating a weak cornea is more complicated. Thankfully, a procedure called corneal cross-linking […]

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What IOL Is Right For Me?

Cataract

Older couple in a car

Cataract surgery can be challenging to wrap your head around, even though it is a common and straightforward procedure. You probably have plenty of questions about cataract surgery. One of the most critical but often forgotten questions you need to ask yourself is which IOL is best for you. Keep reading to learn more about […]

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Should I Have PRK If I Don’t Qualify For LASIK?

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LASIK is the industry standard for vision correction, but it is not the answer for everyone. To receive LASIK, you need to meet some candidacy requirements. These criteria are in place to protect you. While the procedure is safe and simple, it still carries inherent risk. You must meet all the qualifications to reduce risk […]

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What’s The Harm in Rubbing Your Eyes?

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Woman rubbing her irritated eye

Most people rub their eyes because it makes them feel better temporarily. Specifically, rubbing your eyes stimulates glands in them. This forces your eyes to produce tears to lubricate and hydrate your eyes which may feel tired and sore. Pressure also stimulates a nerve in the eye called the vagus nerve. This nerve can physically […]

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3 Reasons To Put Your Fears of LASIK Aside This Year

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Young woman outside in fall

LASIK is a surgical procedure, which means some people will dread it before they have it. But with LASIK, there’s no reason for dread! It’s life-changing in a good way and it will provide you with the visual freedom you’ve been craving. Keep reading for three reasons to put your fears of LASIK aside this […]

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4 Symptoms To Know It’s Time For Cataract Surgery

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Older couple on a couch

When you get older, you will need to be regularly checked for cataracts. You may find out you have cataracts but don’t need them removed right away. Cataracts begin small and grow so slowly that they don’t affect vision in a meaningful way at first. For most people, they won’t for quite some time. Even […]

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What If I’m Not A Good LASIK Candidate?

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If you have been looking for a way to say so long to your glasses, chances are that you started your search with LASIK. There is a reason why LASIK is so popular. The refractive surgery works incredibly well. With a success rate of over 96%, LASIK has helped millions of people achieve the vision […]

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