Eye issues are an inevitable part of getting older. While some vision issues are nothing more than mere annoyances, others can lead to permanent vision loss and even blindness. The best way to protect your eyes in your later years is to be well aware of warning signs that there may be an underlying issue. […]
Great news: When it comes to correcting your vision, there are several options available to you. The one you choose will depend on your individual vision requirements, as well as your lifestyle. Join us as we take a look at the pros and cons of glasses, contacts, and laser eye surgery. Glasses This most frequently […]
Everyone at one time or another has experienced eye twitching. This common and sometimes hereditary condition exists in more than one form and can have a number of triggers and causes. Types of Eye Twitching A person can experience minor and temporary twitching called eyelid myokymia, a more irritating type of twitching called benign essential […]
Fuchs corneal dystrophy is a genetic disorder that affects the cornea in the eye. The cornea is the front surface area. The disorder typically affects older adults, even though the genetics for the condition are present at birth. Corneal dystrophies will remain inactive until a person gets older. It is not until this time that […]
Has it become more difficult for you to drive early in the morning or at night when there’s a lot less light? If so, you definitely aren’t alone! Poor night vision tends to be more noticeable as we get older, especially around the 40-years-old mark. Night blindness, also known as nyctalopia, can be caused by […]
Those who wear glasses are already very familiar with fog, which appears with temperature and humidity changes. However, with the continuation of mandatory mask-wearing, the fog problem is more prevalent than ever. We reveal solutions for eliminating mask fog from your life, including LASIK. Why Is Face Mask Fog Such an Issue? It’s one thing […]
We’re a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and things are finally, albeit slowly, starting to look up. The light at the end of the tunnel is growing a little brighter! With two effective vaccines on the market, and millions of dosages having been administered, more health practices have re-opened their doors and resumed surgical procedures. […]
LASIK is a laser procedure that can improve or correct several vision problems. It’s also something that a higher number of people over age 50 are choosing—but is it possible to be too old for LASIK? Read on for the answer. What Conditions Can LASIK Correct? Laser vision correction is chosen by those with astigmatism, […]
Dry eyes can be extremely uncomfortable. This issue may be caused by dry heat from your HVAC system or can be triggered by laser eye surgery such as LASIK. How does LASIK cause dry eyes? During the healing process after LASIK, the eye may produce fewer tears since it is not able to sense the […]
LASIK was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1999, with the first trials implemented in the late 1980s. Since then, improvements have made it one of the safest procedures around—but many myths have arisen over time leaving people to ask what are the risks of LASIK? If you’re considering eye surgery, we […]
