Chances are, you’ve heard of LASIK. But do you know what it does or what the procedure entails? LASIK is a form of laser vision correction, one of the most popular elective surgeries in the U.S. Using a laser beam, an eye surgeon can reshape the cornea of your eye to make it more ideal […]
We are pleased to announce Griffin Eye Center, leading ophthalmologist, Neil B. Griffin, M.D, is serving the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area! Griffin Eye Center provides some of the most advanced vision diagnostics and surgical technologies for LASIK and cataract surgery. Dr. Neil Griffin has been recognized as a Top cataract surgeon and LASIK surgeon […]
Most cataracts are age related. According to the National Eye Institute, by age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Age-related cataracts can affect your vision. So how do cataracts affect your vision? Clumps of protein reduce the sharpness of the image reaching the retina. When the protein […]
If you’re planning on having cataract surgery, make sure you understand your options to remove your cataract and correct your astigmatism. A cataract is a clouding of the lens that affects your vision. As we age, proteins begin to clump together inside the eye’s natural lens, causing it to become cloudy and discolored. A cataract […]
The cost of LASIK (Laser-Assisted-in-Situ Keratomileusis) surgery reflects an elective procedure that has been called life changing. Many people reduce their need for glasses and contacts for years. The money saved on associated costs reflects only part of the surgery’s value. Many find that after LASIK they can do what they could not have done […]