Category: Vision Care

Laser eye surgery has been around for decades, the eye-opening truth. In fact, laser vision correction surgery as a broader category has been around since the 1930s. Before we had laser technology to improve the accuracy of laser correction procedures, we had a procedure known as radial keratotomy which involved a surgeon using a scalpel […]

There are plenty of common issues that can happen with a person’s eyesight. Some people suffer from eye problems with seeing things that are too close to their field of view, while others struggle with issues where they can’t see things very well in the distance. Astigmatism is probably one of the most common, and […]

Eye Astigmatism is a word that a lot of people have heard of, but not many actually understand. Although it’s a big and complicated-sounding word, the truth is that astigmatism is more simple than you might think. It simply means that your eye isn’t as round as it should be. Although a lot of people […]

Refractive eye surgery or laser vision correction is the term intended to refer to the surgical procedures that correct common issues with vision like farsightedness, astigmatism and nearsightedness. These surgical procedures reduce your dependence on contact lenses and eyeglasses by reshaping the cornea to help you get the most out of your eyes. There are […]

The laser eye surgery aka laser vision correct market has changed dramatically since the procedure was first introduced in the early 1990s. Since that time, many technological advancements have emerged in the field, which has prompted the use of more advanced equipment and better success rates for patients too. While there are various new solutions […]

Laser Astigmatism Surgery: Your Options As technology continues to advance in countries all across the globe, countless people have discovered the benefits of laser eye surgery to solve their vision issues. After all, why spend your time worrying about paying for glasses or fiddling with contact lenses when you could simply use astigmatism surgery to […]

There have been a few high-profile news reports regarding side effects and other LASIK risks. You might be wondering if those reports present an accurate picture of the procedure. Perhaps you’re considering whether LASIK might work for you and want to ensure that you’ll be safe undergoing a laser eye procedure. Here, we’re going to […]

Eye drops can be very helpful to temporarily relieve and combat common eye conditions such as red or dry eyes—except when they’re not (but more on that shortly). With more options appearing over the counter all the time (and don’t even get us started on all the prescription brands), it can be hard to determine […]

Welcome back. This week, we’re picking up where we left off discussing the dangers of eye color-change surgeries. If you missed part I, you can find it here. Without further adieu, let’s jump right in. One study of a small sample of people showed that patients who underwent iris transplant surgery experienced some sort of complication, such […]

When you’ve been providing laser eye surgery procedures for nearly two decades, you hear a lot of interesting questions. And as technological advances in ophthalmology increase, new procedures are gaining a following and raising a whole slew of questions. Thanks to social media and insta-fame, the word is spreading (along with a deep desire to […]

Eye infections are serious business. And that’s why we do everything we can to treat them quickly—and help prevent them in the first place. But would you know what an eye infection was if you had one? Or the simple steps you can take to prevent them happening to you? Consider this your quick guide […]

When it comes to eye care, a majority of people tend to put off their eye doctor visits, thinking they’re just not that important. After all, they can still see, right? Just like your regular (preventative) doctor checkups and your dental exams, a regular vision exam is vital to ensuring your eyesight remains strong and […]