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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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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If you’ve been relying on contact lenses, now may be the time to consider laser eye surgery for permanent vision correction. LASIK surgery has been performed for more than two decades. Advancements have made it extremely safe and effective. Here are a few reasons you should consider LASIK vs. contacts in 2021. Reduced Risk of Infection Contact […]
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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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Dry eyes are common in winter because of lower indoor humidity, high winds, and other factors. People who undergo eyesight correction procedures may experience dryness as a side effect, while others wonder whether it affects their eligibility for procedures such as laser vision correction or cataract surgery: It often does not. While dry eye syndrome, otherwise known […]
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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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