Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The condition causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy, which affects vision. The good news is that there are many ways to reduce the risk of cataract development. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to vision loss. The most common surgical procedure […]
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Are your days constantly filled with burning, stinging eyes? Do you rub your eyes constantly but the feeling of having something in your eye just doesn’t go away? Do your eyes feel gritty? If you experience any of these symptoms, you probably suffer from a condition known as dry eye. While dry eye is most […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Contact lenses, which are considered medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), can damage your eyes if used improperly. At ADV Vision Centers, we provide laser eye surgery and other vision correction treatments to avoid the harmful effects of contact lenses. While generally considered safe, they can, in some cases, harm your […]
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Eye gunk, crust, or “sleep” is the crusty material in the corners of your eyes when you wake up in the morning. Eye discharge forms because when you’re asleep, you don’t blink the way you do during the day, which normally happens 10 to 20 times per minute. Blinking washes away protective mucus. Otherwise, it […]
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Have you noticed vision issues like double vision, a blurry vision effect, problems focusing, or not being able to see clearly? Maybe your eyes feel itchy, dry, red, or over-lubricated with tears flowing out? If so, you will want to check any medications you are taking, as well as any new ones you have started. […]
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