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What Happens During a LASIK Consultation?

If you’ve been considering LASIK eye surgery to correct your vision, you may be wondering if you’re a good candidate for the procedure. LASIK has helped countless people achieve clearer vision and reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. However, not everyone is a good candidate for this procedure. Keep reading to learn what… Read More


How Do I Know If I Can Get LASIK?

LASIK has become an increasingly popular option for those seeking to reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. However, LASIK isn’t the best solution for everyone. LASIK is a very safe procedure, partly because you must qualify as a good candidate in order to have the procedure. Your eye doctor will carefully assess your… Read More


What is the EVO ICL?

Nearsightedness is one of the most common vision issues affecting people today. While glasses and contacts can temporarily correct blurry distance vision, millions of nearsighted people are now opting for a newer permanent fix called an implantable collamer lens. One of the most advanced ICLs available is the EVO ICL. The EVO ICL stands out… Read More


Spyglass Pharma Tigris Clinical Study

An intraocular lens (IOL) for cataracts combined with drug delivery to lower pressure inside the eye. Please inform your healthcare provider if you are in need of cataract surgery (have a cloudy lens inside of your eye) and have glaucoma or ocular hypertension. How It Works The SpyGlass Drug Delivery Platform consists of bimatoprost drug… Read More


Is LASIK Safe?

LASIK is a popular refractive procedure where a laser is used to reshape the cornea, which is the eye’s front surface, to improve vision. It is used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism and can allow you to experience greater visual freedom. If you want to reduce your dependence on visual aids through LASIK, you… Read More


Can Cataracts Come Back?

During cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon will remove your natural lens, which has become cloudy and hardened due to cataracts. Your natural lens is replaced by an artificial lens, known as an IOL or intraocular lens. An IOL cannot tarnish or change structure like your natural lens can with time. However, some people experience symptoms… Read More


What Is The Recovery Process Like After LASIK?

Have you been considering LASIK eye surgery but aren’t sure what to expect during the recovery process? If so, you’re not alone.  Many people who could benefit from LASIK have questions and concerns about the procedure and healing timeline. Keep reading to learn more about LASIK, including what the recovery process is like! What is… Read More


What Happens During Cataract Surgery?

Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens in the eye that leads to blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, and other vision problems that get in the way of normal activities. As cataracts worsen, they can significantly impact quality of life for those affected. If cataracts are impairing your vision, cataract surgery may be… Read More


Do Eye Doctors Test for Glaucoma at Routine Eye Exams?

Keeping your eyes healthy is essential for your overall wellness, and routine eye exams are important for maintaining the clarity of your vision. Routine eye exams ensure you are seeing clearly and are necessary for the early detection of many vision-threatening eye conditions. One of the most concerning eye conditions that people often worry about… Read More


5 Things to Consider When Deciding on LASIK

If you’ve dreamed of seeing the world with unaided, clear vision, LASIK might be the transformative solution you’ve been looking for. This revolutionary procedure has enabled countless individuals to significantly reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses, offering greater visual freedom. However, making the decision to undergo LASIK is not one to be taken… Read More


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