Why Halloween and Your Glasses Aren’t Friends
During October, many people painstakingly curate items over the month that will become their perfect, award-winning Halloween costume. After all of that hard work, what a shame it would be to have to wear glasses to see, effectively breaking the illusion that you actually are Bram Stoker’s Dracula. (Everyone knows Dracula didn’t need glasses, you…
Read MoreAre Cataracts Really Unavoidable?
No one wants to hear those three, short words: “You have cataracts”. Yet, it is more likely than not that you will hear those three words at some point during your life. You may have heard before that developing cataracts is just as much a part of life as developing wrinkles and age spots. But…
Read MorePre-LASIK Questions: “What is a Laser?”
Thinking about LASIK surgery? We get it, there are a lot of questions. Aside from the common questions like “will it hurt?” or “how much does it cost?” there is a lot that people don’t ask about LASIK and how it works. You’ve heard all of these buzzwords and plenty of medical jargon, such as…
Read MoreDiabetes: to Control or Not to Control? That Is the Question.
by Daniel J. Schimmel, OD This blog is for 3 types of people: Those who have diabetes. Those people who have a family history of diabetes but do not have the disease themselves. Individuals who are genetically predisposed to diabetes with no signs, symptoms or family history. As a side note, these recommendations through scientific…
Read More3 Cataract Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know
A cataract diagnosis can be frustrating at best, and downright scary at worst. When you are diagnosed with cataracts, a lot may run through your mind. “What caused this?”, “How will this affect my life?” and “Where do I go from here?” By now, you’ve probably done a lot of research on the ins and…
Read More4 Beautiful Places in Tennessee That Are Better After LASIK
Here at Loden Vision Centers, we take pride in our state and it’s beautiful sights. But, let’s face it, sight-seeing when your sight isn’t so clear is not ideal. To really process every detail of our amazing state, we suggest starting with crystal-clear vision. We want you to take it all in! That’s why we…
Read MoreAnswers to Your Most Burning Cataract Questions
It’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed when you’re diagnosed with cataracts. However, your cataract treatment should not feel stressful. Cataract surgery is the only treatment for cataracts, but has come a long way since it was first performed. Here at Loden Vision Centers, we believe knowledge is the best way to give our patients…
Read More5 Reasons LASIK Surgery is Worth It
Chances are, you’ve heard about LASIK. Most people have. However, some people still question the benefits of LASIK. Is it really safe? Does it work? Isn’t it really expensive? It’s a good thing to ask questions. Here at Loden Vision Centers, we are happy to answer any questions or concerns about LASIK you may have….
Read MoreLASIK Consultation: Why Are You Asking Me These Questions?
LASIK surgery is extremely popular, but (unfortunately) it isn’t for everyone. Before you can undergo LASIK surgery, you will have to meet certain criteria. This isn’t because we like to exclude people! If we could help everyone achieve 20/20 vision, we would. However, LASIK surgery is simply not safe for everyone. During your LASIK consultation,…
Read MoreAre Your Eyes Dry?: July is Dry Eye Awareness Month
by Emily Evans, O.D. Dry, itchy, burning, blurry…Sound familiar? You may have Dry Eye Disease. It’s important to stay hydrated, right? We all know the recommendation, six to eight 8 ounce glasses of H2O per day. We carry around our water bottles and make sure to refill. So why aren’t we as concerned about hydrating…
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