Can We Cure Astigmatism?

woman having eyesight examined for laser eye surgery

Almost every person has astigmatism. Astigmatism means that the eye is not perfectly symmetrical — no one’s eye is exactly, perfectly shaped. So, instead of the cornea (the front of the eye) being shaped like a basketball, it is shaped a little like the side of a football. In other words, there is more curvature … Read more

Your Lasik Should Be Completely Pain-Free

There is not just one way to perform Laser Vision Correction treatment. Each medical practice has its own specific way of performing Lasik, including the way that it performs the important measurements, the equipment that is used for each of the two main steps of Lasik, and the formulas and calculations used to program the … Read more

When Should I Consider Lasik for Monovision?

As we age, we realize that our vision is not as perfect as it should be. Many of us start to wonder if our arms are becoming shorter than they actually are because the objects we used to see up close need to be held at arms’ length to be seen clearly. The problem is … Read more

Dealing with Dry Eyes after Lasik

Spring is upon us and with that comes the many allergies and attacks our vision is likely to struggle to overcome. One of the conditions we tend to struggle with is known as dry eye syndrome. Just about everyone will experience dry eyes at one point in their lifetime. Dry eyes are quite common, and … Read more

Smart Contact Lenses Can Help Monitor Glucose for Diabetics

The daily struggle with diabetes is a huge problem in America, affecting about 26 million children and adults, and sadly many of those with the disease fail to treat themselves to the modern-day medicine on hand. One of the struggles these people are faced with is the constant watch of blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled blood … Read more

When to Seek Help for Diabetic Eye Disease

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects nearly 26 million Americans. Diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness in diabetics, occurs in about 80 percent of diabetics. Representatives report that only about half of all people with diabetes get annual dilated eye exams, a number that should be increased to 100 percent … Read more

Why Reading Fine Print Gets Harder as We Age

Vision issues increase as we age, and for many of us, we encounter these issues when we try to read material with small print. Reading fine print is not as easy as it used to be, because the lenses in our eyes change as time progresses. When you are young the lens in your eyes … Read more