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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

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

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

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

If you’ve lived with poor vision for years, you’ll be surprised at what LASIK can do for you. LASIK corrects refractive errors like farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. Beyond that, it offers incredible benefits. Keep reading for 7 signs that LASIK will change your life for the better! 1.    Saves You Money The one-time cost of… Read More

Are you about to have cataract surgery? One of the choices you’ll need to make is what kind of intraocular lens you’ll get before cataract surgery. The intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens that takes over the job of your cloudy natural lens. Having an IOL allows you to see clearly after cataract surgery…. Read More

Are you preparing for your eye exam? It never hurts to have a plan that includes a list of questions to ask your eye doctor. Being adequately prepared will ensure that you get the most out of your appointment. If you’re not sure what to ask your eye doctor, keep reading to learn 5 questions… Read More

LASIK can reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses or contacts, drastically improving how well you see and your quality of life. The procedure corrects refractive errors, including astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. While LASIK has a high success rate for most people that choose to undergo it, you must meet specific criteria to qualify… Read More

Is your vision blurry? Do you find it more challenging to drive at night due to glare and halos? These are some of the common signs of having a cataract. Most people will eventually develop cataracts as a result of aging. With age, proteins inside the eye break down and clump together on your lens,… Read More

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month as designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. At Vision First Eye Center, we want all our patients to understand how to protect their eyes at work. There are risks to your vision whether you are doing industrial work or working at a computer in an office. Keep reading… Read More