LASIK vs. PRK
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are laser surgery techniques used to help improve vision by modifying the cornea. They are more alike than they are different, the difference being primarily in how the eyes are prepared for surgery, which affects the length of recovery time.
The Science Behind Eye Floaters
Have you ever noticed small specks, shadows or thread-like shapes drifting across your vision, especially when looking at something bright like a...
The Link Between Stress and Eye Health
We all experience stress at various points in our lives, but did you know it can also impact your eye health? While many are aware of the effects of...
How Diet and Nutrition Can Reduce the Risk of Cataracts
When it comes to taking care of our eyes, cataracts are a common concern as we age. Did you know what we eat can impact the risk of developing...
Women in Eye History
As we celebrate Women's History Month, let's celebrate the contributions of women ophthalmologists and optometrists to the field. Despite the fact...
Dry Vs. Wet Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition that can lead to severe vision loss. There are two forms of AMD: dry and wet. Both...
Should I Wear Sunglasses?
While sunglasses might be categorized as your favorite accessory, they also provide major health benefits to your eyes. The sun emits powerful...
Medical Eye Specialists Returns to Guatemala!
After a COVID hiatus, we are grateful to have returned for our tenth annual trip to rural Guatemala to provide medical and surgical care at Clinica...
Ways to Adapt to Life with Low Vision
Losing your vision doesn’t mean you have to give up on the things that you love to do, it just means learning new ways to do them! There are so many...
5 Things to Know About Cataracts
A cataract is when the natural lens in your eye becomes cloudy. For those who have developed cataracts, it is very similar to looking through a...
5 Reasons to Schedule an Eye Exam
Eye exams can be one of those wellness things people are unsure about. Does everyone need one? If so, how often? And what if you’re having vision or...
The Truth About Blue Light Glasses and Eye Strain
Blue light glasses are everywhere these days. They’re all the rage online and in brick-and-mortar optical shops. But what are they? Do they work? Do...
What Having 20/20 Vision Really Means
20/20 Vision: One Part of Your Visual Acuity and Eye Health People talk about 20/20 vision all the time, but what does that really mean?...