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At What Age Should My Eyes Be A Health Concern?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on November 18, 2022
Age brings along changes to our bodies, both internally and externally. Eyes develop and mature just like the rest of the body. While having your eyes checked routinely, especially if you wear prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, is important, generally the eyes do not become a health concern until the age of 40. Normal changes…
Does the Quality of LASIK Procedures Differ With Pricing?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on November 4, 2022
Advertisements for LASIK and other corrective surgeries can be found just about anywhere. However, consumers are encouraged to exercise caution when LASIK procedures are offered at a significant discount especially on well-known price reduction sites such as Groupon. While not necessarily a red flag, because who doesn’t want the best price possible, your criteria for…
How to Get Rid of Eye Floaters?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on October 18, 2022
We often take for granted the gift of clarity in our vision. It is not until something shows up out of the ordinary that we have cause for concern. Eye floaters are one such issue when it comes to vision that can make us worry. Eye floaters are debris in the eyes that look like…
Is LASIK Eye Surgery Worth It?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on October 4, 2022
The high costs of prescriptions eyeglasses and contacts continues to add up year over year, far outpacing a one-time investment in laser eye surgery. Correcting your vision once and for all is not only more economical than spending money on glasses or contacts that only improve vision when worn, but most patients would agree that…
How Do You Stop Pterygium From Growing?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on September 18, 2022
Living in a sunny climate can be an ideal choice for living and working for some people but it can also expose you to greater and longer levels of ultraviolet rays. Most people know that wearing sun protection in the form of UV protection sunglasses and hats is a good idea for protecting the skin,…
Are You Put to Sleep For LASIK?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on September 4, 2022
One of the top questions we receive here at Clavenna Vision Institute when it comes to the anticipation of LASIK surgery is “are you put to sleep for LASIK?” Some patients are hopeful they will be awake for the procedure and can avoid sedation of any kind; others are unsure about keeping their eyes open as…
How Are Visual Acuity Tests Done?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on August 18, 2022
By undergoing a comprehensive eye exam at Clavenna Vision Institute, you are proactively playing a role in the preventative care of your eye health and vision clarity There are many vision problems and eye diseases that do not present with obvious symptoms until either the issue progresses resulting in impaired vision or has advanced far…
What is a LASIK Doctor Called?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on August 4, 2022
LASIK is a laser vision surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. When considering LASIK surgery, finding a trusted, highly trained LASIK surgeon will be your primary goal. When looking for a qualified eye doctor to help improve your vision and walk you through the process of LASIK surgery, you will want to…
What Does a Person With Diabetic Retinopathy See?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on July 18, 2022
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, risk factors for diabetic retinopathy can include pregnancy, hypertension, uncontrolled blood sugar, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and smoking. Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can lead to…
Will LASIK Work for Me?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on July 4, 2022
For many, the thought of anyone or anything touching their eyes induces anxiety or at least some degree of uncomfortableness. With the image of a laser pointed directly into your eye with your cornea being flapped back, patients may wonder “will LASIK work for me?” The reality is that not everyone is an ideal candidate…
