6 Health Problems Yearly Eye Exams Can Catch

Most people know that yearly eye exams are important for the overall health of their eyes. But did you know that an eye exam is also a good indicator of your overall health? Comprehensive eye exams are important for many reasons. You may find out that you need a stronger prescription and your doctor will […]

4 Ways To Reduce Anxiety Before LASIK

Surgery is stressful. Sometimes just the thought of going through a surgery is enough to make someone consider not getting it altogether, even a surgery as safe and beneficial as LASIK. However, it is understandable why someone may have several misgivings about the operation. There are plenty of stigmas surrounding just about any medical procedure […]

LASIK Recovery: 5 Things You Should Know

If you’ve decided to have LASIK surgery, you might be feeling very excited and a little bit nervous. This is completely normal! You can rest assured that LASIK is a very safe procedure that has improved the vision of millions of people. Most of our patients are curious about what they should expect after LASIK. […]

2 Ways Your Life Will Change After Cataract Surgery

Cataracts cause vision to become distorted, clouded, and even tinted yellow. This can make doing the things that you love to do difficult and far less enjoyable. Thankfully, cataract surgery has come a long way since its inception. Leaps and bounds have been made in developing new methods and technology, and with doctors as skilled […]

3 Signs It May Be Time For Cataract Surgery

It can be difficult to know when to get cataract surgery. You may even think that it’s as simple as having a cataract removed when it’s found. Medical problems are supposed to be taken care of before they can get worse. Many people live for years with cataracts and don’t even notice. Your cataract surgeon […]

The 5 Most Common Symptoms of Cataracts

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has named June Cataract Awareness Month and for good reason as cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Over 20 million Americans over the age of 40 are affected by cataracts every year and over six million Americans have had surgery to correct their […]

Answers to Your LASIK Questions

Although LASIK has been popular for the last 15 years, it is still considered a relatively new procedure. Because of that, many people have questions regarding LASIK treatment. Check out some common questions and answers so that you will have a better understanding of how LASIK works and whether it is right for you. What […]

5 Ways to Take Control of Your Cataracts

It can be intimidating to be diagnosed with cataracts but they are actually a fairly common age-related condition. Over time, proteins build up inside the lens of the eye and cause it to become cloudy. Your vision and ability to complete normal daily tasks can be affected. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage the […]

LASIK Eye Surgery and Astigmatism

Most people associate LASIK eye surgery as a treatment for farsightedness and nearsightedness. What they don’t realize is that it is also a treatment option for astigmatism. But what is it about astigmatism that makes it correctable by LASIK? Astigmatism is a common vision problem that occurs when the cornea is shaped more like an […]