Some people think glasses make them look more intelligent or distinguished, while others enjoy the fashion statement they can make by having multiple eyeglass frame styles and colors. However, others don’t like the inconvenience and expense of having to update their prescription every year, trying fruitlessly to clean hopelessly smudged glasses, or replace lost, broken,…
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Does My Eyeglass Prescription Qualify for LASIK?
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Checklist for Better Vision and Eye Health
Vision is the power to sense the world around you – to visualize it and behold all its beauty and wonder. However, this ability varies from person to person, depending on your family history and the steps you take to maintain your eye health. Achieving and maintaining exceptional vision requires multiple practices. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr….
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Eye Exams: 5 Reasons Why They Are Important
Needing contact lenses and glasses can be a hassle. Buying them is costly, and you need an updated prescription to order them, which is why online eyewear stores are appealing. But, in trying to convince you of their convenience, they tell you, perhaps only subtly, it is okay to skip annual eye exams with your…
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What Not to Do After PRK Surgery
PRK, also known as photorefractive keratectomy, involves a type of refractive surgery to correct myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia. It was big before LASIK was a thing. Nowadays, PRK is still performed on patients in certain situations and differs from LASIK in several ways. The recovery, for starters, tends to last longer than the LASIK healing…
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Why It’s Is Critical to Avoid Sun Exposure After PRK Surgery
PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, surgery is an older form of refractive surgery. It employs a laser to treat vision defects caused by refractive errors in one or both eyes. During the procedure, Dr. Brian Will at Will Vision and Laser Centers will use a specific instrument to keep your eyes open, thus allowing him to remove…
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Eye Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
DHA, the omega-3 fatty acid, is touted for its many health benefits, and vision protection is among the most important of these. A study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science indicates DHA, one of three forms of omega-3 fatty acids and a substance that makes up about thirty percent of brain matter, prevents age-related…
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The Best Age for LASIK Eye Surgery
Choosing LASIK surgery for vision correction is a personal decision. Some general guidelines may help you determine whether you’re a good candidate and identify the ideal age to consider LASIK. Although there are exceptions, most refractive surgeons recommend getting LASIK between the ages of twenty-five and forty. Keep reading for more information. Before Eighteen LASIK…
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UV and Sunglasses: How to Protect Your Eyes
Most people understand the sun’s UV rays are dangerous to your skin. Not only can it cause severe sunburn, but constant UV exposure can also lead to skin cancer. But did you know UV rays are also dangerous to your eyes? It can contribute to developing certain types of cataracts and possibly vision impairment through…
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Are Designer Sunglasses Worth It?
Are you in the market for new sunglasses? It’s the season where some spend hundreds of dollars for designer glasses, while others buy theirs at the grocery store. But when shopping, what are you looking for – how they look, or how well they protect your eyes? While many pairs from top fashion brands like…
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Why Myopia Progression Is A Concern
Are you or your child’s eyes getting worse every year? Some youngsters who develop myopia (nearsightedness) have continuous myopia progression throughout their school years, including high school. While annual eye exam costs and new glasses every year can be a financial strain on some families, the long-term risks of myopia progression are more significant. More…