As new data is collected on the coronavirus, it has been discovered in a small percentage of cases that the person ended up becoming infected through their eyes. Some of these people initially had conjunctivitis, which is better known as pink eye. The virus enters…
Most people do not notice any significant changes to their vision until their late 30s or early 40s. Typically, most vision prescriptions remain consistent with minor changes before this age. As such, most people are ideal candidates for corrective laser vision surgery like LASIK from…
Changes to vision and vision deterioration can occur at any time. Vision problems are not always age-restrictive. Yet, as we age, risks of worsening vision increase. So, it is a good idea to think about what you can do to help keep your eyes strong…
As more and more people start to venture out amid the COVID-19 crisis, many places have implemented mandatory face masks to be worn in public spaces, at doctor’s offices, retail stores, and other businesses. We’re not here to debate whether masks should or should not…
Color blindness does not mean the person afflicted with this condition is actually blind. It simply means they have a vision deficiency to be able to distinguish between different colors in the color spectrum. The most common type is red-green color blindness. Another type is…
Today, people rely on screens more than in the past. From HD TVs, laptops, and desktop computers to tablets and smartphones, there are all sorts of screens we spend viewing every day. The number of hours spent viewing screens can have a negative effect on…
Astigmatism is a condition of the eye where the cornea (clear window in front of the eye) has 2 different curvatures (much like an American football cut in half) so that, instead of being a single focal point, there ends up being two different focal…
LASIK and SMILE are two different options available for laser corrective vision surgery. Both have remarkably high satisfaction rates and enable people to see better. In many cases, after the eyes have fully healed, people do not require glasses or contacts. LASIK has been around…
Were you told you aren’t an ideal candidate for LASIK surgery? Maybe you are tired of wearing glasses and contacts but still need corrective vision. One potential option is Visian Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) vision correction laser surgery. This procedure is performed using the latest…
