5 Most Common Signs Of Cataracts

Cataract

Are you starting to experience foggy or blurred vision? Is it challenging to see or do detail-oriented tasks? These are a few of the signs that you might have cataracts. It is possible to have cataracts and not get surgery. Most patients do end up needing surgery. Keep reading to find out more about cataracts…

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Can I Get A Refractive Lens Exchange Without Cataracts?

Cataract

Are you looking for a permanent way to improve your vision? Do you want to avoid getting cataracts? There are different options for improving your vision. They include LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange or phakic IOL surgery. These are for farsightedness and presbyopia. Keep reading to learn more! What is Refractive Lens Exchange? Refractive lens…

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Should I Get LASIK This Fall?

LASIK

Have you been thinking about getting LASIK eye surgery? Do you ever think about when the right time to get LASIK is? Based on a variety of factors, fall is the best time to get LASIK eye surgery. Keep reading to learn why! Avoid Too Much Sun By Having LASIK In The Fall After getting…

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How Much Screen Time Is Safe For My Eyes?

Dry Eye, Uncategorized

Do you spend the workday looking at a computer? Is your favorite way to unwind watching TV? While these are some of the activities we do all the time, we don’t always think about if using screens constantly is safe. Keep reading to learn about how much screen time is safe for your eyes! Screen…

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Is Dry Eye A Common Allergy Symptom?

Dry Eye

Do you have allergies? Are you starting to wonder if dry eye is a common allergy symptom? Having dry eyes is a very common issue. It can happen due to allergies or something else. There are many different treatments and lifestyle changes you can make for dry eye. Most adults experience dry eye after age…

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Do I Have A Cataract?

Cataract

Are you starting to experience blurry or foggy vision? Do you find it difficult to drive at night? Have you recently needed to change your glasses or contact lens prescription more? These are all signs that you could have cataracts. What is a Cataract? Cataracts occur when the lens in your eye becomes foggy. Without…

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Are You Prepared For LASIK?

LASIK

Are you getting excited about your LASIK eye surgery? Have you been thinking about all the different things you need to do to prepare? Making sure to take the time to prepare will calm you down before undergoing LASIK. Don’t forget that a well-informed patient is a happy one as well! Our team understands that…

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What’s Your Reason?

LASIK

By Terrence Doherty, MD Don’t you love that feeling of excitement when you first arrive at the destination of your long-awaited and well-deserved vacation? You open balcony doors and take in the beautiful ocean view and fresh salty air. It’s going to be a great week of relaxation and sunny weather. You begin to unpack…

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Reduce Your Risk of Developing Cataracts

Cataract

Cataracts are an almost inevitable part of aging. Although you cannot guarantee you’ll never develop them, you can reduce your risks. Keep reading for some tips on how to reduce your risk of developing cataracts! What is a Cataract? Before we can explain how to reduce your risks, let’s talk about what cataracts are. Our…

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LASIK Facts You Should Know

LASIK

1. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. (We agree that the acronym is so much easier to pronounce.) 2. LASIK eye surgery was first introduced in the 1990s, which is when it became FDA approved. 3. Millions of people around the world have had LASIK. It’s also one of the most popular elective procedures…

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