Category: Things You Should Know

If you struggle to see due to refractive issues with your eyes and would prefer not to wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, an excellent, FDA-approved solution is now available to you. EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)  eye surgery is a procedure that treats poor eyesight due to refractive issues by implanting a Collamer lens… Read More

Intralase bladeless LASIK is a revolutionary advancement in vision correction surgery. Unlike traditional LASIK, which uses a bladed instrument called a microkeratome to create the corneal flap, bladeless LASIK utilizes a femtosecond laser to create a precise, custom flap. This technique offers several advantages, including enhanced safety, accuracy, and outcome predictability. Let’s look at how… Read More

Blinking Blinking is a natural and essential function of the eyes that helps keep them moist and lubricated. Each blink spreads a thin layer of tears across the surface of the eyes, which helps to prevent dryness and maintain eye health. Regular blinking is crucial for maintaining clear vision and reducing eye strain, particularly during… Read More

LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is one of the most common elective procedures in the United States, with as many as 800,000 procedures performed yearly. It has an extremely high success rate, with up to 95% of patients coming out of the surgery with 20/20 vision. But how old do you have to be… Read More

Max Strus is a professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as one of the first athletes to improve his vision through a cutting-edge procedure known as EVO ICL eye surgery. He had to use contacts and glasses every day due to myopia, so he received the surgery to successfully reduce his dependency… Read More

Aging causes changes in every part of your body, including your eyes. But why? There are a variety of different effects that aging eyes can have on your vision for a myriad of different reasons. These can include presbyopia, dry eyes, cataracts, floaters, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and peripheral vision loss. Fortunately, there are ways… Read More

Some cataract patients who’ve had an intraocular lens (IOL) implanted during cataract surgery may experience a phenomenon known as posterior capsule opacification (PCO). PCO has similar cloudy vision symptoms as cataracts, making it worrisome for those who’ve recently had surgery. PCO is often referred to as secondary cataracts because the symptoms are similar. However, the… Read More

Now is the time of year when a lot of employers will have their staff review their medical benefit options and make changes based on their families’ needs.  If you plan to have LASIK, and you have the option of putting funds into a Health Savings Account (HSA), you could save yourself some money when you pay for your… Read More

Have you received your economic stimulus check yet? Many people have been seeing the stimulus dollars hit their bank accounts in the last couple of days.  IRS.gov tell us that US residents will receive $1200 for individual or head of household filers, and $2400 for married filing jointly if they are not a dependent of… Read More

There is a lot of information and misinformation available about the coronavirus right now. The most reliable source of information about Coronavirus is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In case you haven’t heard, some of the actions recommended by the CDC are: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at… Read More