If you are thinking about an investment in LASIK surgery to improve your vision, you want to make sure to plan ahead, so you have some time to stay rested. Because of this, a lot of our patients wonder what the best time of year is to undergo this type of helpful procedure. Well, it’s winter! … Read more
Preparing for eye surgery is a big undertaking, especially if you are worried about the procedure. It’s natural to feel scared before a big surgery, but knowing what steps you can take to properly prepare for the big day can give you better peace of mind. We aim to take the stress out of preparing … Read more
When we were children, our parents and teachers told us we could be anything when we grew up. The possibilities seemed limitless, and we were constantly probed to give an impressive response. Would we be a doctor, a lawyer, a pilot, or a movie star? All of these choices were depicted as perfectly attainable as … Read more
Having good vision depends on numerous anatomical structures between the orbital bones in one’s face working together properly. There are eight different bones that protect your eyes and the structures within it. For those who don’t have the best vision, it’s likely due to an issue with one of the structures, likely the cornea. There … Read more
It is virtually inevitable that as we age our vision deteriorates. This can be exacerbated by factors outside of just natural aging, including eye diseases, injury, eye strain, or even diabetes. No matter what your age having good vision is vitally important for daily tasks such as driving, reading, and moving around in general. While … Read more
Lasik surgery is a life-changing decision. For those who have lived their entire lives with impaired vision, the procedure gives some their first chance to see clearly without the help of additional lenses. That being said, medical procedures are frightening for many patients. There’s a level of uncertainty that can never be fully assuaged, but … Read more
For those who don’t have perfect vision, contacts can be a great alternative to glasses. However, contacts require much more maintenance compared to glasses. They require regular cleaning, proper storage, and they cannot be worn all the time. Eye infections from contact lenses are definitely a risk. Those who wear contact lenses have a higher … Read more
LASIK eye surgery is a popular procedure that only grows in popularity as more information about its benefits and results becomes available to the public. LASIK eye surgery is a simple and virtually painless procedure, offering a convenient way to correct and strengthen your vision. But many may wonder, does insurance cover LASIK? With the … Read more
What are Cataracts? Cataracts are an eye condition that causes blurry and clouded vision. It’s most common among those who are older, specifically those who are over the age of sixty. In the United States alone, cataracts affect more than 24.4 million people over the age of forty. The risk gets higher as one gets … Read more
Wearing contact lenses seems like the easiest thing in the world, until you get your first eye infection. Even the most careful contact lens users are incapable of being 100% safe. There’s no way to be sure that all bacteria have been completely removed from their lenses. And, these are objects that they physically place … Read more