LASIK surgery is an outpatient surgical procedure that improves vision for patients who wear corrective lenses. The procedure, which takes only a few minutes to complete, is very effective in treating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. One of the foremost questions for many patients is, do insurance plans cover LASIK? The short answer is: Not usually. In general, the procedure is...
The term “cataract” refers to a condition in which the naturally clear lens of the eye gradually becomes clouded and opaque. Proteins in the eye’s natural lens clump together to form these cloudy areas. This interferes with light passing through the eye’s lens to the retina. Cataracts can affect people of all ages, although they occur the most often in...
Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. With a little tender loving care, you can enjoy a lifetime of healthy vision. Here are a few simple things you can do to help protect and preserve your eye sight: Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle Your lifestyle has a big impact on your health. Maintaining...
Dry eye is one of the most common reasons that patients seek an appointment with an eye doctor, whether they know it or not. Dry eye bothers nearly everyone at some point in their life. Possible symptoms of dry eye may include the following: Redness Eye pain Pressure sensation Burning or stinging Blurry vision Despite the seeming contradiction, excessive tearing...