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Seeing Clearly for a Lifetime
Submitted by Josh Talkington on October 10, 2011
Many of us are like a fine wine; as we age we only get better. Aging today has many benefits such as wisdom and knowledge of life experiences. However, the downside to aging is that the old machinery may not work as well as it once did. Our eyesight, without a doubt, gets negatively affected…
September is Children’s eye health and safety month
Submitted by Josh Talkington on September 16, 2011
September is Children’s eye health and safety month While health and safety are important year round, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated September as Children’s eye health and safety month. We recommend that for health maintenance, children have their eyes examined with us at the age of 5 years old. Then every two years…
What does 20/20 vision mean?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on September 13, 2011
The most common way to measure visual acuity is with an eye chart of a certain size, viewed from 20 feet away. Most Ophthalmologists offices are not 20 feet long anymore, but will use mirrors to simulate a 20 foot distance. The numbers 20/20 is a comparison of your vision to perfect or normal vision….
Healthy Eye Tips
Submitted by Josh Talkington on July 7, 2011
Important suggestion for keeping your eye health in check: Having a comprehensive dilated eye exam with a Board Certified Ophthalmologist every few years is key even if you think your vision is just fine. As many eye diseases are hereditary it is best to be well informed about your family’s eye health history. Always wear…
Should price matter when it comes to the best LASIK for your vision?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on June 2, 2011
Have you ever wondered how some LASIK centers can advertise that they charge $499 per eye while other LASIK surgeons charge more for the procedure? Such centers often bring customers in with the promise of a low cost for LASIK surgery, while adding numerous fees such as facility charges and customization onto the final cost…
Common LASIK Questions
Submitted by Josh Talkington on February 22, 2011
Will I need reading glasses after LASIK? Somewhere around the age of 45 we all become presbyopic. Presbyopia is the condition where our natural lens of the eye loses its ability to focus like the auto focus of a camera. What this means is that we need to go into either reading glasses or bifocals. …
Longer Thicker Eyelashes
Submitted by Josh Talkington on December 6, 2010
Not enough lashes? Ask one of our doctors about Latisse – the first and only FDA-approved treatment that grows lashes longer, fuller and darker. We are offering for a limited time only 1 free month of Latisse when you buy a 2 month supply. Huge savings while supplies last. That is just $200 for a…
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Submitted by Josh Talkington on October 22, 2010
Diabetes is a disease that can affect just about every part of the human body. Over time, diabetes can cause the blood vessels in the body to stop functioning well. The vessels may become leaky or may stop functioning all together. When this occurs in the retina of the eye, we call it Diabetic Retinopathy….
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
Submitted by Josh Talkington on October 22, 2010
Eye safety is, of course, important year round. However the American Academy of Ophthalmology has denoted October as eye injury prevention month. Injury prevention starts with safety precautions. Most of us remember our mothers telling us not to run with scissors, however, there are activities that we must perform that put us at risk for…
September is Children’s eye health and safety month
Submitted by Josh Talkington on August 26, 2010
September is Children’s eye health and safety month While health and safety are important year round, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated September as Children’s eye health and safety month. We recommend that for health maintenance, children have their eyes examined with us at the age of 5 years old. Then every two years…
