Latest News Dry Eye Syndrome According to the National Eye Institute, nearly five million Americans 50 years of age and older are estimated to have dry eye. Of these, more than three million are women and more than one and a half million are...read more Halloween Over-the-Counter Costume Contacts May Contain Chemicals Harmful to Eyes Sure, zombie eyes might be the crowning touch on your Halloween costume. But if you’re thinking of getting decorative contact lenses online, you might want to think twice. In fact, be afraid. Be very afraid. The American Academy of...read more Why Get your Eyes Dilated at a Comprehensive Eye Exam? Why is it important to get your eyes dilated and have a comprehensive eye exam? Having your eyes dilated allows your eye care provider to clearly see the back of your eye, the small blood vessels, retina and optic...read more Know Your Options for Laser Vision Correction Good vision is something everyone wants, but not everyone has naturally. Eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, also known as refractive errors, are very common. Eyeglasses and contact lenses offer a suitable solution. However, some people consider...read more Can you Develop Melanoma in Your Eye? Eye melanoma which is also called ocular melanoma is a type of cancer that develops in the cells that produce pigment. Pigment is the substance that gives color to your skin, hair and eyes. Just as you can develop...read more Five Common Myths and Facts About Cataracts Cause and Treatment Though cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss worldwide, myths persist about their cause and treatment. Cataracts affect nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataracts,...read more Ophthalmologists Encourage Making Your Eyes Part of a Healthy Aging Strategy Nearly two-thirds of American adults’ report eye or vision problems, but only one in eight have been examined by a medical doctor According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three...read more Undecided About LASIK or Not Sure What the Surgery Entails? Undecided About LASIK or Not Sure What the Surgery Entails? Chances are, you’ve heard of LASIK. But do you know what it does or what the Surgery entails? LASIK is a form of laser vision correction, one of the...read more 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 Posts Navigation Older Posts
