How to Minimize your Cataract Surgery Recovery Time

Cataract

So, you finally went through with your cataract surgery. Congratulations! Life after cataracts is often met with a renewed sense of adventure and a readiness to get out there and start living! But we’re here to tell you that in order to experience the amazing results of cataract surgery, you must heal properly. At Loden…

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Ocular Surface Disease

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What is this? Ocular Surface Disease, or OSD, is a newer, more complete term for what used to be called “Dry Eyes.” Dry Eyes is a confusing name because one of the complaints of OSD is tearing. OSD is very common, though there may not be any symptoms at first. Common complaints from those with…

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Negative Effects of Wearing Contact Lenses

LASIK

Contact lenses tend to be considered a necessity to those with vision problems today. They are lightweight, do not interfere with most activities, and are overall not very noticeable. Contact lenses can not only be used to correct vision, but they can also be aesthetically pleasing when colored lenses are added into the equation. However,…

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World Sight Day 2016: Everything You Need to Know

Cataract, LASIK, News

World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness observed by the World Health Organization Global Action Plan, every second Thursday of October. This annual day of awareness has been held since 1998 and is meant to build awareness for blindness and vision impairment. People from around the world are encouraged to observe World Sight…

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Is LASIK Worth the Cost?

LASIK

It’s no lie that surgeries can be scary and expensive. Some people not only fear the price tag that comes with them, but the risk of complications or injury can be unsettling. However, with advancements in technology, it is possible to safely and effectively correct your vision without breaking your piggy bank. So the question…

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LASIK Surgery: Fact vs. Fiction

LASIK

LASIK surgery is one of the safest and most trusted medical procedures in the world. With the aid of advanced technology and expert surgeons, it has gained incredible popularity among those searching for clear vision. However, there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding LASIK. When it comes to laser eye surgery, what is…

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Are You a Candidate for LASIK?

LASIK

LASIK surgery is a largely popular vision correction procedure, one that millions of people seek every year. However, although LASIK surgery is popular and effective, it does not mean that all people can safely undergo LASIK. To qualify for LASIK surgery, you must meet a few requirements. Our goal is to make LASIK surgery available…

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Common Misconceptions about Cataracts

Cataract

For being so common, there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding cataracts. At Loden Vision Center, we want all of our patients to be properly informed when it comes to their eyes, and the conditions that can affect them. To increase cataract awareness and knowledge, let us dispel a few common myths…

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Why Bladeless LASIK Surgery is Better than Traditional LASIK

LASIK

Like most of the things created and nurtured through technology, LASIK has gone through several improvements over the years. LASIK was first introduced as a laser eye corrective procedure which involves the use of blades. Years later, these blades (called microkeratomes) were replaced with a femtosecond laser. This laser allowed LASIK to be performed using…

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