Yearly Archives: 2022

Should I Consider a Premium Lens When I Have Cataract Surgery?

When it’s time for cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon removes your natural lens where the cataract is and positions an IOL in its place. An intraocular lens or IOL is a synthetic implant that focuses light inside your eye just like your natural lens.  Besides eliminating cataract symptoms, IOLs can correct your natural refractive error…. Read More


Can Getting LASIK Improve the Holiday Season?

The holidays are a cheerful time of the year. Holidays can get even better with excellent eyesight! With sharper, crisper vision after LASIK, the winter wonder and bright lights will look clearer and more vivid than you ever imagined. Keep reading to learn why the holiday season is a perfect time to get LASIK! Freedom… Read More


What Are the Most Common Signs of Cataracts to Watch Out For?

A cataract occurs when proteins inside your eye’s natural lens break down and clump together. This process causes the lens to become cloudy, which can cause many visual symptoms. Often, cataracts develop slowly, so you might not even notice you have them until they’re more advanced. If left untreated, cataracts will eventually impact your vision… Read More


Can You Have Cataract Surgery Twice with the Best Cataract Surgeon in Birmingham?

Cataract surgery restores clear vision by replacing your natural lens where the cataract is with an artificial intraocular lens or IOL. Although cataracts can’t grow back on this synthetic lens, you might develop posterior capsular opacification, also called PCO, after cataract removal. Although PCO can present similar symptoms to cataracts, the procedure to remove PCO… Read More


Why Eye Pain is Not Normal and May Be Something Serious

Eye pain can be indicative of many different eye conditions; some of them may even be vision-threatening. There are different types of eye pain that you can experience, including throbbing, sharp, or aching pains. It is very important that you do not ignore eye pain. If you notice an abnormal feeling of discomfort or pressure… Read More


How Often Should I Schedule Eye Exams?

The importance of regular eye exams can’t be overstated. Whether you require corrective visual aids or think your eyes are healthy, eye exams are essential to ensure you experience clear vision and healthy eyes for years to come.  Routine eye exams help detect eye problems early when they’re most treatable. Keep reading to find out… Read More


What Can You Do to Relieve Your Dry Eyes Right Now?

Dry eyes occur when your eyes produce poor quality tears or don’t make enough tears. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic and progressive eye condition that can make your eyes feel itchy, gritty, and uncomfortable. Other symptoms of dry eyes include blurred vision, burning sensation, light sensitivity, and difficulty wearing contact lenses. Keep reading to… Read More


6 Reasons to Consider LASIK This Summer

While prescription glasses and contacts help correct your vision, they have limitations. LASIK can give you clear vision without the hassle of contact lenses or glasses. If you’re considering LASIK, summer is the perfect time to have laser eye surgery. Keep reading to learn six reasons why you should consider LASIK this summer! 1. Have… Read More


What Does A Pediatric Optometrist Do?

Does your child have a difficult time learning or reading? Have you noticed that one of your child’s eyes turns out or in? A pediatric optometrist is an eye doctor specifically trained to treat children. These eye doctors can diagnose, treat, prevent, and manage certain conditions that can affect the vision and eyes of children…. Read More


Should I See My Eye Doctor If I Have Dry Eyes?

Do your eyes often feel dry? Are you noticing fluctuating changes in your vision? Dry eye has many symptoms that can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Keep reading to find out if you should see your eye doctor for dry eyes! What is Dry Eye? Dry eye occurs if your tear glands don’t produce enough tears… Read More


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