Nearsightedness, also called myopia, impacts more than 30-40 percent of the U.S. population. It’s a refractive error that occurs when light rays focus on the front of the retina (back of the eye) causing distance objects to be blurry. Do you sometimes wonder what the best options are for treatment of nearsightedness? Let’s take a look at the most common
Did your parents make you move away from the television when you were young because they thought sitting too close would hurt your eyes? Did you eat carrots thinking it would improve your eyesight? Have you ever worried that if you cross your eyes for too long, they could really stay that way? These classic questions have one thing in
Just as Xerox is synonymous to any photocopier machine, LASIK has become a household name for any type of laser eye treatment, though that’s not accurate. Since the first laser vision treatment was performed in 1988 through photorefractive keratectomy or PRK (a predecessor of today’s LASIK), laser eye treatment technology has significantly evolved and continues to improve. With these improvements,
Which do you value more, good eyesight or long eyelashes? “What a strange question”, you’re thinking. “My eyesight is more important than anything cosmetic.” But the truth is that our makeup can cause eye infections, painful abrasions or worse if used incorrectly. Here’s some helpful information on makeup and eye care, as well as tips for using makeup correctly without
You can easily read the signs that stretch all the way down the airport corridor, but looking at your boarding pass is a blurry challenge. You rarely go anywhere without your glasses, even though you only need them to read. And you sometimes have headaches that you’re sure are due to eyestrain. You have hyperopia, otherwise known as farsightedness. About
You’ve decided that LASIK surgery was the best path to correct your vision. But what can you expect directly after the surgery is over? How long is the LASIK recovery time? On your day of surgery, you’ll need to make sure that someone is there to drive you home (this is required). The doctor will also request that you wear
Day 12. Share Your Experience: We recommended these twelve steps to LASIK. But we also know that everyone goes through a unique decision making process with consideration of changing their life through LASIK. Focusing on quality care, experienced doctors and the latest technology combined with your own personal expectations. Sharing your experience with others could help to change someone’s life.
Can we improve our eyesight on our own, or are we stuck with the quality of vision we have? Can exercises and other natural remedies help us avoid deterioration of our eyes with age? It’s a popular topic, and not without controversy. Opinions vary widely on the effectiveness of eye exercises, and no research has proven them able to, for
Are you considering LASIK but you’re filled with anxious thoughts about the procedure? You’re not alone. At Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, people often visit for the first time and express their LASIK concerns — fears that stem from myths, such as being fully awake during surgery to LASIK being too expensive. Here are the most common myths about LASIK,
You’ve probably asked yourself — Do I need LASIK? For some professionals, it’s not a big deal if their vision is not as flawless as those with 20/20 vision. Wearing contacts and eyeglasses for vision correction is often enough. However, there are certain professions that call for sharp eyesight. Curious if your job made the list? Find out which professionals