LASIK has been the traditional procedure for millions of patients looking to correct their vision through surgery. As of 2018, almost 8 million Americans had undergone LASIK and more than 40 million procedures have been performed since 1991. But with new options available, is LASIK still the best way to ...

Mankind has dealt with poor vision for centuries and it’s hard to imagine how our ancestors coped if they became nearsighted or farsighted until the invention of glasses. In the 21st century we are fortunate that several options exist to correct vision – glasses, contact lenses, artificial lenses and of ...

With all the news about washing your hands, wearing masks, and not touching your face, you may not have heard how your eyes can be a gateway for contracting COVID-19. Mucous membranes are tissues that line many of the body’s cavities including your nostrils, mouth, and eyes. These membranes are ...

August Is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month “Don’t sit so close to the tv or you’ll go blind.” Who remembers this warning parents used to tell their children back in the day? While sitting too close to the television does not actually cause loss of vision, there was actually ...