Latest News 6 Things to Consider When Shopping for LASIK Surgery- It’s not just about price One of the first considerations consumers have about LASIK or laser vision correction surgery is the cost. The average cost of LASIK surgery performed in the United States is $2,088 per eye, according to All About Vision. The actual...read more When Should You Have an Eye Exam? When Should You Have an Eye Exam? The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you get a baseline eye examination at age 40, the time when early signs of disease or changes in vision may occur. Much like a...read more Common Cataract Symptoms and Signs Think you may have cataracts? Is everything starting to look hazy and dull? Understanding cataract symptoms and early signs can help you get proper diagnosis and treatment. Anytime your vision changes you need to get a comprehensive dilated eye...read more Genetic Screening for Inherited Retinal Eye Disease Griffin Eye Center, is proud to announce Dr. Shawn D. Thomas will be offering a free genetic screening for an inherited retinal disease, retinitis pigmentosa with your comprehensive eye exam. There is a new FDA approved treatment LUXTURNA. Luxtuma...read more 5 Ways LASIK South Carolina Can Change Your Life The prospect of better eyesight from LASIK can be quite alluring. There are a million reasons to consider a vision correction procedure, from lifestyle to career enhancement to simply having freedom from glasses and contacts. Success of the procedure,...read more Will Your Sunglasses Protect You from Serious Eye Disease? Will Your Sunglasses Protect You from Serious Eye Disease? With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the sun hotter, and the threat from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, greater. Griffin Eye Center and the American Academy of...read more How do I Know If I have Dry Eye Syndrome? How do I know if I have Dry Eye? The most common symptoms of dry eye syndrome are burning, pain, and redness in the eyes. Other common symptoms include watery tearing or stringy mucus in the eyes. You may...read more What is Laser Vision Correction Surgery? These days, countless people have their eyes on laser vision correction surgery, with around 700,000 procedures performed each year. Since its approval by the FDA in 1999, millions have had the surgery, many with great success, according to the...read more Early Detection and Treatment of Cataracts is Critical to Preserving Sight Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, cataracts can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the...read more First In South Carolina to Offer ReLex SMILE Laser Vision Correction Griffin Eye Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the first Ophthalmic Center in South Carolina to offer ReLEx® SMILE minimally-invasive laser vision correction. With over 750,000 procedures performed worldwide year to date, ReLEx SMILE is a proven procedure for...read more Posts Navigation Older Posts
