The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic forced people worldwide to adapt rapidly, and changed the way many of us work. You may now be noticing eye strain caused by extra time in front of digital screens. Between Zoom conferences, working at home, and scrolling through social media feeds, your eyes are absorbing a lot of…
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Simple Ways to Reduce Computer Eye Strain
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Bladed vs. Bladeless Lasik
There seems to be some confusion about bladed and bladeless Lasik. You would think the procedures have vast differences in performance and results. But a more accurate comparison is simple. The difference is only how your surgeon performs the step to create the corneal flap. Other than that, the surgeries are essentially the same. Although…
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How to Compare Laser Eye Surgery Prices
If you’re considering laser eye surgery like LASIK, the cost will be a significant concern. It’s a considerable investment. Doing your homework is necessary to ensure the price is reasonable for your vision needs. Prices vary from one surgery center to another, depending significantly on the eye surgeon’s skill, the technology employed, the condition of…
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Choosing the Best Vision Correction Options for You
Technology has made an impact on virtually every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s through the many new electronic devices that seem to hit the market every day, or medical procedures, improvements abound. The same can be said for vision correction. Over the past couple of decades, laser technology has seen incredible advancements. Vision correction…
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Protecting Your Eye Health While You Work
The type of work you perform has an impact on the level of risk your eyes may endure. Whether it’s from injury or health issues, you should take the proper precautions to protect your eyes. This is true whether your work involves physical labor or sitting behind a desk. Preventing Workplace Injuries Jobs like manufacturing,…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Get LASIK Surgery
Are you considering LASIK to correct your vision but struggle to take the steps to make that appointment? You’re not the only one. Many of our patients who come to us for the treatment put off the decision for years. But many of our patients say they wish they had the procedure sooner after they…
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Maintaining Healthy Vision as We Age
The effects of aging go beyond gray hair, creaky knees, and wrinkles. Consider the many age-related conditions that can affect your vision, including glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration. But, rest assured eye issues with aging are not inevitable. Our bodies age differently from person to person. However, plenty of scientific evidence indicates keeping yourself…
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How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes
You’re getting ready for a big evening, and you give yourself a last look. That’s when the mirror tells you your eyes are swollen and puffy. You ask, “Where did that come from?” You’ve seen it before, but only after crying or allergies. Tonight, neither applies. Most people suffer from puffy eyes now and again….
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Is “20/20” Perfect Vision?
Once your eye exam is over, and the results are 20/20, does this mean your vision is perfect? Is there such a thing as a better vision score? And if so, what is “perfect” vision, anyway? The best way to answer these questions is to have a working understanding of vision terminology. Here’s a closer…
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Why It’s Bad to Rub Your Eyes by Dr. Brian Will
Most of us do it regularly—but is it bad? Sometimes, yes. Although rubbing your eyes may seem harmless when dealing with allergies, the common cold, or relieving stress. But when done too hard or too often, you can cause damage in multiple ways. What Damage? First, rubbing your eyes can break tiny blood vessels, resulting…