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LASIK eye surgery is the most common laser vision correction procedure, and it has helped millions of people around the world achieve clear vision. Most people across almost all age groups are good candidates for this procedure, but there are a few health conditions and other factors that can raise your risk of complications after… Read More

LASIK eye surgery is one of the most widely performed types of refractive surgery in the world. It has an extremely high success rate in correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, but many people feel nervous when thinking about getting LASIK done. To alleviate some of your concerns and uneasiness, you should select a LASIK surgeon… Read More

One of the most commonly asked questions about LASIK is how long the recovery period is following surgery. For most people, LASIK eye surgery recovery time is very fast—you’ll likely be able to return to normal activities within a day or two. Right after surgery, your vision will already be much clearer, but the full… Read More

Occasionally, seeing flashing lights in the corner of your eye or tiny moving spots of light is called photopsia, and it’s usually not a cause for concern. The most common cause of floaters or flashes of light is posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). The prevalence of PVD is 24% among adults aged 50-59 years and 87%… Read More

Professional basketball player Max Strus has struggled with nearsightedness and the hassles of glasses and contacts since the fifth grade. On the court, Strus worried that his contact lenses would pop out and experienced eye discomfort during allergy season. To put his best foot forward both on and off the court, Strus decided to get… Read More

  Just about everyone has or will experience eye twitching, even for just a brief moment. An eyelid twitch or spasm is typically nothing to worry about, but when it happens frequently, it interferes with vision and abilities. Frequent eyelid twitching can also be a sign of an underlying condition that needs attention from your… Read More

Are you noticing vision problems with certain distances? It may be due to a refractive error such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. Refractive errors are the most common vision problem, affecting over 150 million Americans. Whether it’s nearsightedness or farsightedness, refractive errors often lead to blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches. Although they are categorized similarly, there… Read More

Few things are as frustrating as dealing with dry eyes. There are several causes of dry eye syndrome, including staring at your phone or computer screen for too long, the wind blowing in your eyes, and seasonal allergies. Do your eyes dry out often? Not sure what’s causing your eyes to dry out? You may… Read More

You’ve likely heard the expression an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and it’s partly true. Whether you have vision problems or not, eating certain foods can benefit your eye health. It’s an easy way to be proactive about your vision, and you might even discover that the foods you already love help. Try… Read More

LASIK eye surgery is a procedure people elect to have in order to improve their vision and help reduce or end their reliance on contact lenses or glasses. As with any surgical procedure, it is completely normal to feel nervous. Although LASIK is now a routine procedure, it’s quite common for patients to be anxious… Read More