5 things you need to know about glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease caused by increased pressure in the eye that damages your eye’s optic nerve and gets worse over time. If damage worsens or isn’t glaucoma isn’t treated, it can cause permanent vision loss and even complete blindness in just a few years. Here are some things you should know about glaucoma so…
Read More7 things you should know before getting LASIK surgery
It’s the start of a new year and a new decade, and 2020 is the perfect year for you to seek vision correction. If you have nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism and have thought about LASIK eye surgery but don’t know much about the procedure, here are seven things you should know: LASIK is the most…
Read MoreCan a brow lift and BOTOX achieve the same results?
The signs of aging are often most noticeable in the upper part of our face. A sagging brow and wrinkled forehead skin can make you look tired, sad, angry and older than you feel. As this skin support network of collagen and elastin breaks down over time, patients increasingly are seeking ways to restore a…
Read MoreWhy get a comprehensive eye exam if my vision is OK?
It’s so easy to take our eyesight for granted when our vision seems to be perfectly fine. But it’s important to get regular, comprehensive eye exams to check for eye conditions and diseases that can lead to vision loss or even blindness if not caught early. Many eye conditions don’t exhibit early symptoms, and they…
Read MoreBrow lift: Your options explained
Sagging is an inevitable fact of life as we age, and the brow and forehead are usually the first areas on the face to show signs of aging. Also called a forehead lift, a brow lift is a cosmetic procedure that raises the eyebrows to correct sagging and decrease the appearance of wrinkles and frown…
Read MoreHow to improve eye health
It’s easy to take your eyes for granted and think that failing eyesight is just an unavoidable part of the aging process. While there are some eye conditions and diseases such as cataracts that you can’t prevent, there are some ways you can keep your eyes healthy and prolong the development of those conditions. Here…
Read MoreWhy you need to take eye inflammation seriously
Everyone at one time or another has dealt with inflammation in the eye, which can include eye pain, redness, sensitivity to light and blurry vision. But if you’re experiencing chronic eye inflammation, it can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated. Here’s more information about uveitis, which is a form of eye inflammation, and…
Read MoreFrequently asked questions about dry eye
When you don’t have enough tears to lubricate and nourish your eyes, you have what’s known as dry eye. This is a common, often chronic problem for many people, especially as they age. Here are some frequently asked questions about dry eye and ways you can treat it. What is dry eye? Dry eye is…
Read MoreWhat can you do about inward- or outward-turned eyelids?
Inward- or outward-turned eyelids are more than just uncomfortable or painful. Not getting treatment can lead to permanent damage to your vision. Read on for more information on these mostly age-related conditions and what you can do to treat them. Inward-turned eyelids – Entropion Entropion is a condition where your eyelid turns inward and eyelashes…
Read MoreIs LASIK surgery right for you?
As people grow tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, they often seek permanent vision correction. As the procedure of choice, Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) offers patients the chance to get 20/20 vision or better with minimal discomfort and a quick recovery time. While LASIK has a great track record with rare complications, there are…
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