What’s Stopping You From Having LASIK?
Wearing glasses or contacts can be such a drag. If you wear them, you know the hassles. You probably already know about LASIK, but there’s something stopping you from having it. What is it? Whatever it is, it can’t be better than having permanently clear vision. Keep reading to learn why having LASIK is way […]
Read MoreWhy LASIK and Working From Home Go Together
If you’ve found yourself at home a lot more than normal in the last few months, you’re not the only one. In fact, you may even be working from home! You may be spending a lot more time on your computer looking at several screens, trying to get everything done. But if you wear glasses […]
Read MoreDoes Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
If you know that you need to have cataract surgery, one of the things that you may be thinking about is how you’ll afford the procedure. After all, if you have Medicare, you’d assume that it covers the procedure in full, but that’s not always the case. Keep reading to learn if Medicare will cover […]
Read More6 Tips For Your Best Cataract Surgery Experience
Did you find out that you need to have cataract surgery? You may have questions or concerns about what to expect. The good news is that cataract surgery is an incredibly common surgical procedure that produces consistent results. Keep reading for 6 tips to have your best cataract surgery experience! 1. Ask your surgeon questions […]
Read MoreWhat Is Presbyopia?
A common side effect that comes with age is losing your near-perfect vision. Suddenly, you realize that you need to squint to see some things. This can result in eye strain. This steady decline in close up vision is known as presbyopia. If presbyopia isn’t corrected, it can impact your everyday life. It may make […]
Read MoreCan I Get LASIK With Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is the most common refractive error that affects both children and adults. The condition can be mild, with no symptoms or progressive with major effects on your vision. The good news is that astigmatism is one of the refractive errors that LASIK can treat. Keep reading to learn more about LASIK and how astigmatism […]
Read More5 Signs You May Have Cataracts
Concerned that you may have cataracts? They are an almost inevitable part of aging. Cataracts affect the lens. This is the part of the eye that focuses light on the retina to see images. When you have a cataract, it clouds the lens. This makes it difficult to focus enough light through the retina. Keep […]
Read MoreWhat Happens To The Eye When You Have Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is an eye disorder that results in the cornea thinning and bulging. Normally, the cornea is round. But with keratoconus, the cornea becomes cone-shaped. It also results in the central part of the eye extending outwards. This condition is hard to detect in its early stages until it affects your vision. Keep reading to […]
Read More5 Tips To Prepare Before Having LASIK
LASIK is a type of eye surgery used to correct refractive errors in the eye. A refractive error includes nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness. Once you’ve decided you want to have the procedure done, practical questions may crop up. It’s also normal to start feeling nervous about getting LASIK. How can you know if everything will […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider PRK If You Don’t Qualify For LASIK
LASIK is a popular refractive surgery used to correct refractive errors. These include farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. But before LASIK, there was another procedure. This was a procedure known as PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy). PRK was FDA approved in 1996 as a safe and effective procedure to correct refractive errors. LASIK was approved three years […]
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