What is the Difference Between Myopia and Hyperopia?
For vision to work properly, both your distance and near vision should be clear. Both myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness) are refractive conditions — they…
October 18, 2020
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Does LASIK Treat Nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness, medically known as myopia, is a refractive error many people are born with or develop as they age. Myopia is the most common refractive…
October 4, 2020
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Are Screens Bad for My Eyes?
Phones, computers, televisions – our lives are filled with screens, and staring at them for too long can be harmful to our eyes, causing a…
September 18, 2020
Will I Still Need Glasses After LASIK?
Patients typically undergo laser eye surgery to reduce or completely eliminate their need for visual aids such as contact lenses and glasses. The truth is…
September 4, 2020
What Does Sphere, Cylinder and Axis Mean?
If you’ve ever looked closely at your eye glass prescription, you’ve probably wondered what the numbers and terms mean. In order to be interpreted worldwide,…
August 18, 2020
Options for Vision Correction
Correcting refractive vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia (difficulty reading small print) has advanced beyond simple eyeglasses and contacts. Today, there…
August 4, 2020
What Are Eye Floaters?
Eye floaters are spots in your vision. They might appear to you as black or gray specks, strings or cobwebs that wander about when you…
July 18, 2020
The Invention of LASIK
While LASIK is now a household term and common form of eye surgery, just a couple of decades ago it was a brand-new procedure that…
July 4, 2020
Can You Stop the Progression of Macular Degeneration?
If you are diagnosed with macular degeneration, especially age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you may be concerned about the best method for preserving your eyesight. While…
June 18, 2020
Does LASIK Require Anesthesia?
When you think of having a surgical procedure, you typically will associate anesthesia as part of that experience. LASIK is not like most surgical procedures…
June 4, 2020