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Treatment Options for Ptergyium
Pterygium, also known as “surfer’s eye,” is an elevated, wedged-shaped bump on the eyeball that can cause tearing, blurry vision, and in some cases, astigmatism. Pterygium occurs from ongoing UV light damage to the tissue underneath the white of the eye, as well as excessive exposure to wind and dirt. Although benign, pterygium can cause…
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Essential Tips for Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome is very common, with approximately 48 percent of adults in the U.S. regularly experiencing symptoms such as dry, scratchy irritation, and burning sensations in the eyes. Fortunately, most cases of dry eye can be cured. The vision experts at Laser Eye Center™ offer the following tips to help you relieve dry eye…
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How to Reduce Digital Eye Strain
According to The Vision Council, nearly 70 percent of American adults experience some form of digital eye strain, discomfort felt in the eyes after staring at a computer, or other digital device screen for two or more hours at a time. Common symptoms include red eyes, eye twitching, dry eyes and headaches. If this sounds…
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Summer Eye Safety Tips
Summer is a fun and exciting season, especially for children. However, typical summer weather and popular outdoor activities present unique threats to your eyes and visual health. Follow these tips from Laser Eye Center™ to keep your eyes safe through Labor Day. Regularly Wear Sunglasses Without the proper sun protection, your eyes are at risk…
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FDA Report on LASIK Shows High Patient Satisfaction & Great Outcomes
An important study has confirmed what the Laser Eye Center™ team has long believed: All Laser LASIK improves the lives of our patients tremendously (and with very few long-term side effects). The results of an FDA-led study on All Laser LASIK found that the procedure is incredibly effective and that patients are overwhelmingly satisfied with…
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Why Exercise Is Important to Your Eye Health
The benefits of exercise are indisputable. Consistent physical activity is great for your cardiovascular health, your mental health and the health of your eyes! Here, Laser Eye Center™ shares a few reasons that walking, running, swimming, dancing and other physical activities can help keep your eyes healthy and prevent disease. Control Health Problems Many eye…
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Eye Diseases that May Be Hereditary
It has been well established that certain diseases like colon cancer seem to run in some families. But did you know that the same is true of eye diseases? Families may pass along abnormal genes that cause eye diseases like retinitis pigmentosa or strabismus. In serious cases, inherited eye diseases can completely rob a person…
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Vision Related Resolutions for the New Year
January is an excellent time to work on resolutions for the upcoming year, and health-related resolutions are common. Laser Eye Center™ encourages you to consider your visual health as you set your 2015 resolutions. Here are some ideas: Achieve Clear, Crisp Vision with All Laser LASIK If you’re tired of relying on glasses or contact…
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How to Treat Surfer’s Eye
Surfer’s Eye – Symptoms and Treatment “Surfer’s eye” is a slang term for an eye growth called pterygium. Pterygium grows on the conjunctiva, which is the clear mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids. Pterygium is noncancerous, but may cause eye irritation, discoloration and excessive tearing. The growth may remain small or enlarge…
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Bad Habits that Could Harm Your Eyes
There are bad habits that can inadvertently harm your eyes. The eye doctors at Laser Eye Center™ have compiled a list of these habits, which include: 1. Not Wearing Sunglasses Sunglasses are essential to protecting your eyes against the sun’s harmful UV rays. Excessive sun exposure may lead to a host of unpleasant conditions, including…
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