by Elaine Bushey | Dec 25, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a common vision problem, affecting about one-fourth of the population. People with hyperopia can see distant objects well, but have difficulty focusing on objects that are up close. What Causes Farsightedness? The eyeball of a farsighted...
by Elaine Bushey | Dec 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
When a person’s near vision begins to diminish, sometime after age 40, many incorrectly assume that readers, bifocal/progressive glasses are the only options to see up close. Fortunately, this is far from the truth. Today, with the latest LASIK technology, there are...
by Elaine Bushey | Dec 11, 2019 | Uncategorized |
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that occurs naturally with age. Cataracts affect nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older and by age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataracts. While there is no scientific proof that you can prevent...
by Elaine Bushey | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Millions of Americans have cataract surgery each year, with an overall success rate of 98% or higher, and the positive impact on patient vision is obvious. Many patients who choose laser-assisted cataract surgery report improved vision before even leaving the recovery...
by Elaine Bushey | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery. There are several reasons why LASIK may not be a good choice of vision correction for some patients. Below is some information about who should not get LASIK: Those who are younger than 18 years old. LASIK...
by Elaine Bushey | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Do you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism? Do you find glasses or contacts cumbersome or uncomfortable and wish you could minimize their use or eliminate them? If you answered YES to either of these questions, you may be a suitable candidate...
by Elaine Bushey | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized |
LASIK eye surgery is a very popular procedure in part because it is patient-friendly in many ways. The procedure only takes about 15 minutes for both eyes, and the healing process begins immediately with little to no discomfort. Another perk is that it doesn’t take...
by Elaine Bushey | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized |
People who struggle with vision issues often wonder if a laser vision correction procedure such as LASIK might be a better option for them than glasses or contact lenses. For those who take the next step to consider LASIK eye surgery, frequently the first question...
by Elaine Bushey | Oct 25, 2019 | Uncategorized |
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. As this normally clear lens gets cloudy, it decreases your ability to see well. A cataract can make objects appear blurry. It can also make colors seem less bright. When a cataract first develops, visual aids like...
by Elaine Bushey | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Following LASIK surgery, it’s important to understand that your eyes are in a recovery process and you need to take special care to ensure they heal properly. Since your eyes are still healing, they will be especially sensitive in the first 24 hours after the LASIK...
