Yearly Archives: 2023

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


Can Eye Doctors Treat Macular Degeneration?

Macular degeneration is a common age-related eye condition that affects central vision and can have a significant impact on daily life. However, early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent permanent vision loss from this eye condition. Keep reading to learn more about macular degeneration, including whether or not eye doctors can effectively treat this condition!… Read More


Can Dry Eye Syndrome Cause Blurry Vision?

Dry eye syndrome can cause a variety of symptoms that can be difficult to deal with. However, there is treatment available to help improve your symptoms and halt the condition. Keep reading to learn more about dry eye syndrome, including whether or not this eye condition can cause blurry vision! What is Dry Eye Syndrome?… Read More


5 Ways To Protect Your Eyes this Summer

Summer means spending more time outdoors. However, as much as we look forward to the sunny season, it’s not always kind on our eyes.  It’s very important to know how to care for your eyes during summer to ensure you enjoy all the fun and refreshing activities with clear vision and healthy eyes. Keep reading… Read More


How Do Eye Doctors Treat Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that occurs when you produce poor-quality tears or are unable to make enough tears. Tears are comprised of water, oil, and mucus. They keep your eyes lubricated and moistened. However, if there’s an imbalance with one or more tear layers, you’ll experience dryness, blurry vision, and other symptoms…. Read More


What is the Difference Between LASIK and iLASIK?

Are you considering a vision correction procedure? While glasses and contact lenses help bring your world into focus, they do have limitations.  Glasses fog up all the time and can easily break. On the other hand, contact lenses are easy to lose and can easily dry out and irritate your eyes. Procedures like LASIK permanently… Read More


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