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It’s common knowledge that smoking is not good for you or your health. However, it doesn’t hurt to have another reason to quit or not start in the first place. Smoking can have very serious consequences for your eyes, so you should definitely stay away from cigarettes if you value your vision. Cataracts Cataracts refer […]
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You may have heard of glaucoma, but you may not be aware of the dangers associated with this common eye condition. Glaucoma is an issue within the eye that causes a buildup of pressure, leading to permanent ocular damage. Although the signs of glaucoma may not emerge until later in your life, it is a […]
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We would like to congratulate Blake Jensen on winning our Price is Right Sweepstakes! Blake had this to say about his treatment:“It was quick, the staff was helpful, … I can see better than I could even with contacts.” Thank you to everyone who participated. Didn’t win? You can still improve your vision and your life with […]
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Everyone can remember that moment of panic when they first realized that there were mysterious shapes floating across their line of sight. It was a genuine feeling of fear as your mind raced with a range of questions: What are these things? Will they be there forever? Do I need to have surgery? These small […]
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You know what they: the world isn’t black and white. However, for some people – it might as well be. Color blindness is a common vision deficiency which causes you to have difficulty seeing red, green, or blue. Contrary to popular belief (and what I just said above), it’s actually pretty rare for a person to […]
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LASIK can be a truly life changing procedure, however, the success of your procedure relies heavily on your ability to follow the explicit aftercare instructions. Before your surgery date, we will outline in detail exactly what is required of you to properly care for your eyes after a LASIK surgery. Keep in mind that your […]
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Finally, it’s summertime – the sun is shining, people are smiling, and your eyes are at risk. Okay, that last part might not be what normally comes to mind when the weather gets hotter, but that doesn’t make it any less important! Your eye health should be a primary concern during the summer months, as […]
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At some point in your life, you’ve experienced that annoying little twitch. It’s not much – it usually isn’t even visible to anyone else – but it’s enough for you to notice. No matter how subtle of a movement it makes, feeling your eyeball jitter around is not a pleasant feeling. Thankfully, you can avoid […]
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We live in a world of screens. In fact, you’re reading this on a screen right now. Our passion for staring at backlit glass all day can actually negatively affect your life and not just by sending your uncle on a clichéd rant about social media – especially when he throws in those improper conjugations […]
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By the age of 80, over half of the population either has a cataract or has had a cataract and they represent the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Despite the widespread occurrence of cataracts, their definition, cause, and treatment are still not commonly known. Due to the high likelihood that either you or someone you […]
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