How Long Does It Take to Recover After LASIK?

Recovery from LASIK is often not a long or drawn-out process, as many may assume. Most people start seeing visual improvements almost immediately after the LASIK procedure.  If not immediate, improvements will be apparent usually within a few days. While the speed of recovery varies depending on each person, following a few simple guidelines will […]

What Are the Advantages of LASIK Over Contact Lenses?

You likely felt a sense of freedom when you first made the switch from eyeglasses to contact lenses. This newfound freedom allowed you to participate in sports and other activities without the fear that your glasses would break.  It may have even given you more self-confidence. However, contact lenses have hassles of their own. If […]

What Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is a condition that occurs when the meibomian oil glands on your eyelids do not produce enough oil. It can also occur if the glands produce low-quality oil. The meibomian glands are on the outside of your eyelids. Their edges touch when your eyelids are closed. They produce the oil that […]

Is A Premium IOL Worth The Extra Cost?

When you have cataract surgery, the natural lens of the eye is completely removed. It’s then replaced with an intraocular lens or IOL. IOLs are artificial lenses that take over the job of what the lens used to do before it became cloudy. There are two types of IOLs: standard, and premium. Premium IOLs allow […]

What Are The Advantages Of The Symfony IOL?

When you prepare for cataract surgery, you will need to select an intraocular lens or IOL. This lens replaces the natural lens that is removed during cataract surgery. The natural lens is where a cataract develops and why you can’t see with a cataract. Replacing the lens with an IOL allows you to see clearly […]

8 Signs You May Have Dry Eye Syndrome

Living with dry eye syndrome is an all too familiar part of life for many Americans. Around 5 million Americans over 50 have the disease, and it can affect younger people as well. As prevalent as it is, dry eyes can be treated effectively. The first step is to receive a diagnosis during an appointment […]

Could I Have Cataracts?

Cataracts are a very common condition that usually affects people older than 40. Cataracts form when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy due to proteins clumping together. Cataracts happen to everyone as they get older. When that happens depends on factors like genetics, lifestyle habits, and medical history. Keep reading to find out more […]

What Happens During Corneal Transplant Surgery?

Corneal transplant surgery is a vision-saving procedure. It’s considered one of the most successful transplant procedures, and eye surgeons perform over 400,000 corneal transplants each year. If you have a health condition or injury and have been told you need a corneal transplant, you may have questions about what to expect. Read on to learn […]

Is Laser Cataract Surgery Worth It? 

  Do you have cataracts? Have you been discussing treatment options with your eye doctor?  There are many decisions to be made prior to having cataract surgery. One of these decisions is determining if having laser cataract surgery is worth the extra expense. Keep reading to learn if laser cataract surgery is worth it! What […]