How Long Does LASIK Take?
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most common elective surgical procedures in America, with nearly 700,000 surgeries performed every year. With such high satisfaction and success rates, it is easy to understand why so many choose to undergo this surgery. Before making their final decision, though, many people [...]
Is LASIK Safe?
Since the FDA approved LASIK in 1999, approximately 10 million people in the United States have undergone this eye surgery. Currently, approximately 700,000 Americans have LASIK eye surgery every year. When we look at a global perspective, over 30 million people have had LASIK eye surgery. That’s a lot [...]
What is the First Sign of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a category of common eye diseases that affect over three million Americans and more than 80 million individuals around the world. This progressive disease causes damage to the optic nerves. If no actions are taken to treat the disease, glaucoma can lead to blindness. What Causes Glaucoma? In [...]
Pinguecula FAQs
Let's take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions we get about pinguecula. If we don't address your specific question here, don't hesitate to contact us. How to Pronounce Pinguecula Before we get into the details about pinguecula, let's start with how to say it. It's pronounced [...]
Can Presbyopia Be Corrected with LASIK?
Understandably, we get a lot of questions regarding LASIK. With around 700,000 LASIK surgeries performed every single year, it makes sense that individuals are asking questions and covering their bases before making the decision to move forward with LASIK or not. Let’s take a look at a common question we [...]
Is Blepharitis Contagious?
According to a 2013 study, blepharitis affects nearly 30 million Americans. Almost ten years later, that number is likely even greater now. Keep reading to learn about this common eye condition and whether or not it is contagious. Is Blepharitis Contagious? No, blepharitis is not contagious, unlike other eye conditions [...]