Should You Wear Safety Glasses When Using Sparklers?
If you’re making sparklers part of your celebrations this summer, wearing safety glasses is the surest way to prevent an accidental eye injury from ruining a fun night. Without appropriate eye protection, mishandled sparklers can cause eye injuries, including ocular burns and corneal abrasions, that can lead to permanent vision impairment or loss. Children are […]
Learn How to Choose Sunglasses During UV Safety Month
July is the month that the American Academy of Ophthalmologists has designated UV Safety Month. This designation is a way to remind people of the importance of protecting their eyes from harmful UV light. Keep reading to learn how to choose sunglasses during UV Safety Month! How Can UV Light Harm The Eyes? Overexposure to […]
What is the EVO ICL and How Does it Work?
If you’ve been thinking about undergoing refractive surgery but have been told that you are not a good candidate for LASIK, you now have another option: the EVO ICL! Keep reading to learn what the EVO ICL is and how it works! What is The EVO ICL? The EVO ICL, which stands for implantable collamer […]
How to Protect Your Eyes During Fireworks Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness Month
Just in time for summer, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated June as Fireworks Eye Safety Month. The two most common eye injuries caused by fireworks are eye abrasions and burns. These preventable injuries can lead to permanent vision impairment or total vision loss. Keep reading to learn how to protect your eyes during […]
5 Steps to Getting LASIK
LASIK is an excellent option for vision correction that can allow you to reduce your dependence on visual aids. Are you ready to permanently restore your clear vision with LASIK but need help figuring out where to start? Keep reading to learn five steps to take if you are considering LASIK! 1. Determine Your Vision […]
Learn The Best Vitamins and Nutrients for Healthy Vision During Healthy Vision Month
May is Healthy Vision Month, a time to consider how to best protect the health of your vision. While the most obvious way to maintain the health of your vision is by scheduling regular comprehensive eye exams, there are other ways to ensure your vision stays healthy in between visits. One way is learning about […]
Can LASIK Fix Keratoconus?
If you have keratoconus, you might wonder whether correcting your vision with LASIK might be a possible alternative to prescription glasses or contact lenses. While LASIK can be used to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism, both common vision errors experienced by individuals with keratoconus, it is not a recommended treatment option for this progressive eye disorder. […]
Learn the Best Eye Protection for Sports During Sports Eye Safety Month
It might be surprising to learn that while tens of thousands of sports-related eye injuries are treated in US emergency rooms every year, most of these injuries could have been prevented with the proper eye protection. To bring attention to the importance of wearing eye protection while playing sports, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has […]
Will I Have to Be Put to Sleep for LASIK?
If you want to permanently correct your vision, LASIK is a great choice! LASIK can correct the most common refractive errors: nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK is an eye surgery in which lasers are used to access and reshape the cornea. Once the cornea has been reshaped, most LASIK patients are able to live their […]
March Newsletter
In This Issue: March 2024 Are You Lucky or Unlucky with Eyesight? Sometimes, no matter how healthy you are, you can develop eye diseases due to genetics. You could be at greater risk of developing diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration if you have a family history of these diseases. Scientists have also identified specific genetic markers that can […]
