What 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 […]
Can 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 […]
5 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 […]
What 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 […]
5 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 […]
Why 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 […]
What Does The Visian ICL Do?
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common refractive error that affects distance vision. Individuals with myopia can see things that are close clearly, but things far away are blurry. Refractive surgeries have been the most effective methods used to correct nearsightedness. Refractive surgeries for myopia change the shape of the cornea. The Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer® […]
What’s The Average Age For Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. This age-related eye disease causes clouding of the lens. When you have a cataract, it obscures vision and makes it harder to see. If you start showing symptoms of cataracts, there are things you can do. This can include wearing a stronger prescription, using more […]
Am I A Good LASIK Candidate?
Refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism affect millions of people worldwide. Refractive errors occur when the shape of your eye does not let light focus on the retina directly. These errors can be corrected with prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. Another treatment option for refractive errors is surgery. Refractive surgery reduces or even eliminates […]
