Treating Astigmatism with Eyewear, Contacts and Surgery The American Optometric Association says that most people have some degree of astigmatism. This condition may be present from birth or develop later in life, and it can increase or decrease over time. Astigmatism is defined as unequal curvatures in the shape of the cornea or lens. The cornea and lens focus light
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
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
If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, and all the different price options you see advertised are confusing you. Rest assured, it’s understandable. With LASIK surgery, price can vary from provider to provider. We hope the information included in this article with help provide answers many people have regarding value versus price in a surgical procedure such as LASIK. A
There’s sunscreen lotion for your skin but what is there for people to protect their eyes? There is help available. This article provides you with the correct information you need to: Make wise and informed decisions about sunglasses, goggles, hats and other protective gear. Prevent exposure to contaminants in your daily environment. Understand the importance of offering the same protection
Eye surgery can seem intimidating, perhaps more than other kinds of surgery. A lot is at stake with your eyesight and you want to know your eye surgeon has skills in his or her field of expertise. This is true whether the surgery is medically necessary – advanced cataract surgery, for instance – or simply desired for a
Although LASIK vision correction surgery works for most individuals who wear glasses or contact lenses, many still believe that it’s not appropriate for them. Often, this is based on several misconceptions people have about the procedure. Having bad vision that is not bad enough for LASIK is one of these. At our Arizona LASIK locations, it’s not uncommon for a
It begins with that uncomfortable sensation of having something in your eye – all the time. A gritty feeling, redness and irritation follow suit. Then your eyes start to water excessively. These are just the most noticeable symptoms of dry eyes — one of the most common vision problems in the country, estimated to be most prevalent in middle-aged and
Achieving better vision has become easier than ever thanks to the development of reliable eye surgery options. Skilled ophthalmologists have performed millions of eye vision correction surgeries for satisfied patients. For people who are tired of irritating contact lenses or the limitations of glasses for their active lifestyle, laser surgery is a fast and reliable solution. It’s common for people
We always suggest to people looking to get LASIK surgery to come in and we’ll answer any and all questions regarding what to expect with always-improving eye surgery technologies and procedures. We decided to take some of the work out of even that part of LASIK curiosity. We asked a person who knows very little about LASIK to join BDP