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LASIK laser vision correction is one of the most popular elective surgeries in the world. Refractive errors in the eye happen when the light is not refracted properly onto the retina, due to the shape of the cornea. LASIK reshapes the cornea, the front part of the eye, so that the light is refracted properly […]

Our eyes and vision will almost certainly change considerably during our lifetime. From rapidly developing when we are infants, to developing conditions like myopia later on, there are many different ways in which our eyesight can change. Since we rely on it so heavily, it’s no surprise that vision problems can seriously affect our quality […]

There are many causes for contact lens intolerance including allergens, wearing your contacts for too long, ill-fitting lenses, wearing makeup, and even allergies. But perhaps one of the most annoying symptoms of contact lens intolerance is how much you pay for the contacts and all of the supplies needed to wear them every day. What Does […]

Although not as well-known as eye problems like nearsightedness and astigmatism, presbyopia is a very common condition that is estimated to affect almost 1.4 million people worldwide. This age-related eye condition is best known for affecting your ability to read clearly and is a leading cause of people buying ‘reading glasses’ once they enter middle […]

Contact lens intolerance, or CLI, is defined as an inability to wear contact lenses without pain. It can be a temporary condition from irritated or allergy-inflamed eyes, or a more permanent problem, causing the contact lens wearer to give up on them completely. A vast swath of our population suffers from allergies, and the pollen […]

LASIK laser vision correction is the single most popular elective surgery in the world, and since it was first approved by the FDA back in 1999, it’s estimated that more than 10 million Americans have had the procedure. Today, around 700k U.S. adults have the procedure every year so that they can see clearly with […]

LASIK laser vision correction is the most popular elective surgery in the world and has transformed the vision of millions of patients over the years. However, many people are surprised to learn that there are slightly different varieties of the technique available depending on your needs. One of these is monovision LASIK. Here’s what you […]

ZEISS SMILE is one of the newest and most advanced forms of laser vision correction. Most suitable for patients who are nearsighted (myopia), it uses a less invasive technique during which a small area of tissue called a lenticule is removed from the cornea to reshape it and correct the patient’s vision. This is done […]

Contact lens intolerance and irritation can have you seeing differently from one day to the next. Yesterday, you hardly knew your lenses were in your eyes, but today they became painful from the moment you put them in.   Contact lens intolerance has an innumerable list of possible causes, from ill-fitting lenses or tiny tears in […]

More than 61% of Americans need help to see clearly. Over 45 million achieve this by wearing contact lenses. Unfortunately, for nearly 5 million contact lens wearers, they suffer from a little-known condition called CLI, or Contact Lens Intolerance. Those living with contact lens intolerance have pain, irritation, dry eyes, and more, all of which […]