LASIK eye surgery may sound intimidating, not to mention costly, but the investment is the best thing you can do for yourself. In less than an hour, this procedure can change your life. Here are just a few of the benefits of LASIK: No more hassle of glasses or contact lenses The most obvious benefit of LASIK is letting go of the hindrance of glasses or contact lenses for good....

Whether it’s a baby, an actor in a movie, or even somebody chopping onions, crying is something with which every person on this planet is familiar. But what causes these tears; why do people cry? The American Academy of Ophthalmology, or AAO, states that, “Lacrimal glands above each eye produce your tears. . . . When a lot of emotional or reflex tears are made, they overwhelm the lacrimal drainage...

About Healthy Vision Month Healthy Vision Month is an annual observance established by the National Eye Institute (NEI) in 2003 to create awareness about eye health and safety. Healthy Vision Month is observed every May and during this month, Americans are encouraged to prioritize their eye health to prevent loss of vision and blindness. Why our eyes are important Of the five senses, vision, which is enabled by the eyes,...

You may have been thinking about having LASIK surgery for a while now. As the seasons change, is it time to take the leap? Here are a few questions to ask yourself to decide if this spring is the right time to give yourself the gift of better vision. Do I meet the criteria? You will need to meet with an laser coordinator to be sure you’re eligible for LASIK....

This a continuation of our series on the top LASIK concerns. In this series, we explain why patients should not be afraid or concerned about getting LASIK eye surgery, a procedure that can provide perfect vision without the use glasses or contacts. Below are numbers 4-6 of the Top 6 LASIK Concerns Answered. 4. Fear of pain from blade During LASIK eye surgery, it is necessary to reshape the cornea....

The simple mention of the word “surgery” raises concern among many people, and coupled with the word “eye,” images of pain and discomfort comes to mind for most. Fortunately, LASIK eye surgery is nothing to be concerned about, with patients who have had the vision correction service done expressing how the quick and virtually painless procedure debunked all of their pre-surgery worries. Below is part one of a list of...