When it Comes to LASIK, Age is Just a Number
As people live longer, the question arises: what is the maximum age for LASIK surgery? The answer is: there isn’t one. Provided your eyes are healthy, the lens of the eye is clear, you are free of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and severe dry eye, and you understand that LASIK may not prevent cataracts in…
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LASIK and Sports
Do you dream of being the next Tiger Woods or LeBron James? Or are you just tired of messing with contacts or glasses before and during sport activities? Like many sports stars of the world (including Tiger and LeBron!), you should consider LASIK eye surgery. Don’t let glasses or contacts hold you back from your favorite…
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“Budget” LASIK – Good For Your Wallet, But Good For Your Eyes?
If you have been considering LASIK, you have probably seen the deals and advertisements surrounding cheap LASIK. The procedure typically costs a few thousand dollars per eye. Be wary of centers offering LASIK for a few hundred dollars per eye, for the following reasons. After extra fees, surcharges, etc., the “fees, surcharges, a few thousand…
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Computer Vision Syndrome
As more and more people work with computers for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, computer vision syndrome is a problem many people experience, but not many people realize. Computer Vision Syndrome describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Many people experience eye discomfort and vision…
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What to Expect From LASIK Surgery With Dr. Mark Schneider
Dr. Schneider: Did you know it takes less than 15 minutes to have LASIK surgery done on both eyes? This in-office procedure is minimally invasive and is performed while the patient is awake and mobile. You may be asking yourself; what exactly can I expect the day of surgery? First, you’ll be given a mild sedative. You’ll…
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LASIK Post-Operative Care
Dr. Schneider: Post-operative care is an important process in your Lasik procedure. If managed properly, you’ll be back to your normal routine in no time. Of course, every doctor will have their own set of post-operative instructions, but here are a few basic guidelines you can expect to follow: First, go home and take a nap….
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Drinking Coffee May Prevent Blindness!
A study from Cornell University found that drinking a cup of coffee a day may prevent eyesight deterioration and even blindness! According to the research, one of coffee’s main ingredients, chlorogenic acid- an antioxidant, may protect against retinal degeneration from glaucoma, aging and diabetes , which may all lead to blindness. The study compared two…
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The Hobbit, Vision, and Sickness
MovieQuoter and other media outlets reported last month that the visual effects in the new movie The Hobbit are making people sick. Some of the symptoms reported are nausea, migraines, dizziness, motion sickness, and feeling like you’re going to vomit. Why is that? As media outlets have also reported, the production of The Hobbit was…
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A Pioneer in the World of Laser Vision Correction
Charles R. Munnerlyn, PhD is a pioneer in the world of laser vision correction and is credited with creating the first laser to do LASIK! He has committed his life to technology and science and his work has given the gift of sight literally to millions of people! And speaking of gifts, he and his…
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World Series Special!
San Francisco Giants third-baseman Pablo Sandoval had LASIK on his left eye last October, and said, when the 2012 season began, that he sees the ball better. After trying contact lenses and eyeglasses (well, goggles on the field!), he decided it was time for LASIK. That is good news for the team, all season long, and especially…
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