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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Protecting Your Eye Health While You Work
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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…
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How Often Should You Get a Vision Test?
Your eyes are among your most important organs. But how often do you have them checked? And if you think you are slacking in this area, how often should you have them checked? There are different determinants to these questions: the two of most significance are age and eye health. Vision changes are often overlooked…
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5 Things to Expect from Your Upcoming Lasik Surgery
What to expect before, during, and after LASIK surgery at Will Vision and Laser Centers will vary from patient to patient. Rest assured that your decision to have LASIK will be life-changing. You have decided to experience clearer vision and are probably excited about the prospect of no longer depending on eyeglasses or contact lenses….
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What Does LASIK Feel Like?
LASIK surgery is an exciting option for improving your vision and ditching the hassle of glasses and contacts. During the procedure, a high-powered excimer laser reshapes the cornea. LASIK is performed while patients are awake, so it is common to wonder what the procedure will feel like. This guide will help you prepare for your upcoming laser eye…
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How the Eyes Change as We Age
Life is full of changes, and that includes your vision. As you age, your vision will change. Here’s what to expect through the years. Whatever age you are, Will Vision and Laser Centers is here and ready to use LASIK and other vision surgeries to keep your eyesight at its best. Vision Changes in Your…