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How To Best Prepare For Recovery From LASIK Surgery

LASIK surgery can open doors to a whole new life of visual freedom and independence. After you heal from the procedure, you will be able to experience less dependence on visual aids such as glasses and contact lenses.  But like any other medical procedure, your...

Are Prescription Eye Drops Worth It?

If you've been given a prescription for eye drops, regardless of your eye condition, it's important that you get them filled and use them as directed. Your eye doctor has determined that your prescription eye drops are your best bet for maintaining your healthy eyes...

Can Smoking Affect My Eyes or Vision?

Most people know that smoking can significantly impact human health in various ways. Just like the lungs and other parts of the body, the eyes can sustain serious damage due to smoking.  Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, are the two most...

Why You Should Take Your Contact Lenses Out Before Sleeping

Contact lenses can be an excellent alternative to glasses. However, they require more maintenance and for you to have a strict hygiene schedule. If you've ever fallen asleep in your contact lenses before, you've likely experienced the discomfort that comes as a result...

Can Dry Eye Syndrome Make My Eyes Itchy?

Do your eyes feel itchy and irritated? Itching is a symptom of dry eye, but it can also be an eye-related symptom of seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies typically start in the spring but can be present through summer, fall, and even winter for some people.  Keep...

5 Things You May Not Know About LASIK 

LASIK is a highly safe and effective minimally-invasive laser procedure. Over half a million adults choose the procedure each year, and the majority are able to obtain excellent vision afterward.  Keep reading to learn six things that you may not know about LASIK!  1....

Why Are Regular Eye Exams Important?

Regular eye exams should be as routine as annual physicals with your primary care doctor or visits to the dentist for teeth cleaning and checkups. However, many people don't schedule regular eye exams because they believe they only need to visit their eye doctor when...

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