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.
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?...
Refractive Errors & You: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness & Astigmatism
Refractive Errors & You: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness & Astigmatism If your vision is blurry when you’re not wearing glasses or contacts,...
Your Eyes are a Window to Your Overall Health
Your Eyes are a Window to Your Overall Health Your eyes are connected to many other systems in your body, which means your eye health and your...
How Your Annual Exam Helps Protect You from Diabetic Eye Disease
When it comes to protecting your vision, you might not realize there’s one other powerhouse in your diabetes-care toolkit!
All About Your Cornea
The cornea is the front, clear surface of your eye. Learn more about how your cornea plays a key role in your vision.
The Basics of Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome occurs when your eyes do not make the right type of tears, when something affects one or more layers of the tear film or when your eyes don’t produce enough tears.
When to Consider Cataract Surgery
Cataracts occur as part of the body’s natural aging process. While the only way to remove cataracts is surgery, the right time to have surgery depends on the individual patient.