Precautions after LASIK Surgery
Many patients that have undergone the laser treatment for vision correction would agree that they feel normal after the first day of surgery. Some even report they feel a change in their vision almost immediately. However, if you give your eyes time to heal properly, it will still improve with time. The process of recovery […]
Overcome the LASIK Fear: Common Apprehensions; Don’t Be Afraid!
Many people shy away from LASIK treatment due to some unfounded fears and do not take the necessary steps until they are cornered by their contact lenses or glasses. Some of the most common fears associated with laser eye surgery are: Apprehension #1: What if I have to stay awake during the procedure? Just like […]
When Benefits Outweigh the Risks: LASIK Treatment
LASIK has been responsible for giving many people a gift of vision through its speedy process and reliable surgery. However, just like any other medical treatment, there may be some minor risks involved which can be eased through post-operative precautions. The most common risk related to laser eye surgery is dryness in the eyes due […]
The Eyes Had It
When your eyes have started to develop problems, your life can begin to suffer. When it comes to your visual acuity, human beings take in almost 90% of the stimuli that they react to through the optic nerves. The sheer volume of visual stimulus requires that the eyes maintain a certain level of clarity for […]
Eyeing Better Sight
When you experience a problem, it can be natural to not see a solution, but consider the possibilities. If your eyesight has begun to become a problem, you can take on help in the form of professional eye care and handle the situation with relative ease. Just as you’ve handled numerous problems in the past, […]
Developing Better Vision Through Consultation
Many people are afraid that if they use the services that an eye specialist can offer, particularly if it involves the use of surgery, that they could be harmed instead of helped. Corrective surgery conjures up images of scalpels, having to be put into a state of general anesthesia and of having a lengthy recovery […]
LASIK vs LASEK Eye Surgery: Know Which One is Right for You
When it comes to choosing between LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) and LASEK (laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy), studies have shown that both are equally effective in correcting vision. In other words, both promise good results for patients. Differences exist between the two. In fact, the choice of one over the other can mean a big difference […]
Makeup Tips for Contact Lens Wearers
If you wear contact lenses, no reason exists why you cannot have the best makeup for every occasion. The problem for many people who wear contact lenses comes as they may get eye irritation from their makeup. In fact, even if they put on very little eye makeup, they can still have irritation from the […]
Eye Makeup Tip: How to Have Smoky Eye
There is something about the smoky eye that sets it apart from other eye makeup. Many see it as sexier, and it creates a sense of mystery in every woman. Of course having the smoky eye look does not come that easy. Many women have tried creating it only to end up dissatisfied with the […]
Cataract Treatment for Babies and Children
Cataracts happen with the clouding of the lens of the eye. More common among adults and the elderly, children, even babies, can have cataracts. Cataracts in babies became defined as congenital cataracts while cataracts in children are called developmental, infantile, and juvenile cataracts. They are basically the same except that in congenital cataracts, the cataract […]