More than half of all Americans over the age of 60 will have a cataract. While it’s a painless clouding of the eye’s natural lens, it can worsen over time and interfere with reading, driving and other daily activities. Although cataracts can’t be prevented, you can take steps to reduce your risk factors and delay… Read More »
If you’ve been dreaming about ditching the glasses and contacts for a while, now may be the time to talk to your doctor about LASIK eye surgery. Here are xxx common questions patients ask about this popular vision correction procedure: What is LASIK eye surgery? Laser in-situ keratomileusis, also known as LASIK, corrects vision in people… Read More »
The area around the eyes are often the first to show noticeable signs of aging. As you age, your skin loses elasticity and fat padding, making your eyelids appear puffy, baggy and wrinkled. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can help you look younger and more refreshed. Here are five common reasons why someone would… Read More »
Even as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, it’s just as important to take care of your eyes during the winter months as any other month of the year. Damage to your eyes can occur even on the cloudiest and coldest of days. Here are three easy ways to keep your eyes… Read More »
Your eyes are the windows to your health, and increasingly so as we age. With each passing year, the need for regular eye exams grows even more important. So many common diseases go unnoticed without symptoms before causing problems to your vision. That’s why routine screening and early detection are key to keeping your eyes… Read More »
Complete Your Costume Safely It’s Halloween season again! Halloween is a wonderful time of year of dressing up and playing pretend. Sometimes what takes your costume up a notch can be the cosmetic contact lenses that have been growing in popularity. If you’re considering wearing costume contacts this year either to a Halloween party or… Read More »
No surgery will be quite a life changing as Lasik eye surgery. By shaving off part of the cornea, we can help restore eyesight in patients with a variety of vision issues. To ensure that your eyes heal well after this procedure, we have a list of a few basic things for you to do.… Read More »
Contacts aren’t necessarily always comfortable, which is why Lasik has gotten to be one of the sought after procedures that we offer. However, if you aren’t the right candidate for Lasik or if you aren’t sure about it, then contacts may be the next best thing. But if you are a new contact lens wearer,… Read More »
Sunscreen weather is here, which means that it’s time to get outside and stay protected. One of the trickiest parts about applying sunscreen to your face, though, is that it can easily get into your eyes. If you just got some sunscreen in your eyes, you may be wondering what on earth to do. Don’t… Read More »
Getting your kids ready for a summer vacation can feel like a full-time job with itself. Not only do you have to remember to bring all of their toys, books, and clothes, but you also have to remember to bring their swimming and beach gear (if you’re going somewhere tropical). To make sure that your… Read More »
