The Right Eye Makeup for Glasses Wearers
Eyeglasses and makeup are usually not a good match. In fact, a lot of women who wear eyeglasses don’t wear makeup as they feel that their eyeglasses hide it. What many do not know is that even if you are wearing eyeglasses, you can still wear stunning makeup. Here are a few steps on how […]
Step by Step Guide to Using Flex Dollars for Your LASIK Surgery
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), also known as Flex Dollars, flex plans, and reimbursement accounts, are non-taxable savings accounts offered by employers to their employees to be used for medical expenses. With flex dollars, you can save up to $2,500 from your taxable wages, which you can then spend on your chosen medical related expenses, such […]
Eye Surgery and You
Eye surgery is a major step to take and a lot of people are far too afraid to even seriously consider it, but if you are going to go through with this step in making your eyesight better, congratulations! It takes some courage to wade through the uninformed and take a stand to make your […]
Do Your Eyes Deceive You
Perhaps one of the best quotes from the movie Star Wars was when Obiwan Kenobi told Luke Skywalker, "Your eyes will deceive you, don’t trust them." When your eyesight is less than stellar, it can seem as if the entire world looks wrong in a lot of ways. If your eyesight has gotten progressively worse […]
Treat Seasonal Allergies with LASIK
It’s that time of year when the sun starts to shine more, flora is in its fully glory, and birds sing to welcome the lovely start of spring. However, this may not be the best time for people with seasonal allergies. Pollen concentration in the atmosphere increases during spring and can cause people with allergies […]
Picking the Best Doctor
The outcome of a surgery depends on a variety of factors. Having a LASIK procedure needs careful consideration. The more important factor, and the one under your control, comes as whom you choose as your doctor and what clinic you use. Do You Have Ectasia? A condition called post-LASIK ectasia exists. If treatment does not […]
Blade vs Bladeless LASIK – What’s the Difference?
LASIK is a revolutionary technology that has helped many people enjoy a life without eyeglasses or contact lenses. Since its introduction in the 1990s, the technology has come a long way. Now people have more options when it comes to vision correction. A procedure can be blade or bladeless. What is Microkeratome LASIK? Microkerotame treatment […]
A Brief Overview of Retinal Detachment
The retina is attached to the eye with underlying tissue. The separation of the retina with its underlying tissue that holds it together is called retinal detachment. This condition usually happens due to a break, hole or tear. Retinal breaks occur when the vitreous gel loses its rigidity. More than two-thirds of the eye are […]
One Size Does Not Fit All: Get Your LASIK Customized
LASIK is a very promising option for those people who are looking for a permanent solution to correct their vision. However, if you opt for Custom LASIK or Wavefront guided LASIK, your eye surgeon will be able to achieve individualized results that are very precise and are not possible with regular laser eye surgery. This […]
Is indoor tanning bad for your eyes?
For people who love the sun-kissed look, a tanning salon presents the opportunity to get the perfect tanned skin in a fast and convenient way. Just a few minutes on the tanning bed and you get that bronze color you always love. An attractive idea, particularly in the winter, but before you step into a […]