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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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) can occur in anyone who spends hours viewing a computer screen, whether at work, attending school from home, or doing any task that involves using a computer or digital device. Viewing digital screens is more visually demanding than reading a printed page. Associated eye strain and discomfort affect between 50% and […]
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During your visit to an eye surgeon or ophthalmologist, they will perform an eye test to determine what eyesight correction you require. The eye test is not a test you have to study for or do anything special before. However, we do recommend you get plenty of sleep the night before your visit. The most […]
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When we are younger, we tend to think we are invincible when it comes to our general health and wellbeing. We don’t think about the potential long-term effects of various actions like not wearing sunscreen or sunglasses when we are spending time outdoors in the sun. Not wearing sunscreen can lead to various types of […]
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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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