What Is Keratoconus Surgery and How to Reduce Your Risk

Keratoconus

No matter how small they are, you shouldn’t ignore health problems. Most of us know that minor issues will require less complex resolutions, so you should treat an illness before it’s too late. The same goes for Keratoconus. In the early stages, the problem can be resolved with glasses. However, if you are further along, […]

Hyphema (8 Ball Fracture) Symptoms and Treatment

Hyphema Treatment

If you aren’t familiar with eight ball fracture, perhaps you’ve heard of its medical name, hyphema. If that doesn’t ring a bell, you, no doubt, have seen it, in yourself or someone else — a bright red spot on the white part of the eye. Eight Ball Fracture Is Not a Game! You won’t be […]

What You Need to Know About Eye Allergies

Eye Allergies

Red, itchy, watery and swollen eyes are all symptoms of eye allergies, also known medically as allergic conjunctivitis. These common ailments, along with their even more common cousins, runny noses and scratchy throats, are experienced by upwards of fifty million allergy sufferers in the United States seasonally, and that number is only increasing. Understanding the […]

Can You Get LASIK Surgery While Pregnant?

Lasik-Surgery-While-Pregnant

For women interested in having LASIK surgery, but are currently pregnant or expecting to become pregnant soon, the most common question is whether they can get LASIK while pregnant. While the surgery itself in no way affects the fetus or the health status of the pregnancy, there are a variety of reasons why it is […]

PRK vs LASIK – Which is The Right Choice for You?

Lasik PRK

If you suffer from near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism or other refractive eye errors, you are not alone. These errors are caused by imperfections in the curvature of the cornea, which ultimately leads to distorted vision. Luckily, they can be improved through LASIK or PRK surgeries, two of the most common procedures that correct many common refractive […]

Dry Eyes After Lasik – How Long Does It Last and How Is It Treated?

Lasik Dry Eyes

LASIK is a common procedure used to treat eyesight problems, such as nearsightedness. LASIK has a strong record of safely performed procedures with highly desirable outcomes. The recovery process from laser-assisted surgeries is generally quick, with patients getting back to work within a few hours. The complications to LASIK are few and mild. One common […]

LASIK vs LASEK – Learn the difference

Lasik vs Lasek

With all the great advancements in the field of ophthalmology over the past few decades, more and more individuals are deciding to rid themselves of the hassle that glasses and contacts cause. Deciding to undergo laser eye surgery is an important decision and the first step you should take is to consult with your eye […]

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