LASIK eye surgery was initially approved by the FDA in 1999. Since that time, more than 10 million Americans have undergone this procedure. From the very beginning, LASIK offered unique benefits. From being an advanced and convenient procedure to achieving highly-satisfactory results, LASIK gives us a lot to appreciate. Here, we discuss what LASIK is…
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Multifocal IOL Options Offer Benefits to Cataract Patients
Cataract surgery is a procedure that a patient may choose to undergo when clouded vision inhibits quality of life. Just when that happens is up to each individual. There is no requirement related to when you undergo cataract surgery. This is great news because your quality of life matters. One way that cataract surgery improves…
Cell Phone Use can Affect Your Eyes
Eye strain is far more prevalent today than it ever has been in the past. We don’t have to look very far to realize that our heavy reliance on digital devices may have a little something to do with this. Many people are aware that they can strain their eyes by sitting in front of…
Botox has a Little Secret
For the past several years, we’ve enjoyed seeing the anti-aging capabilities of Botox Cosmetic. This injectable treatment predates all others and has a special way of smoothing lines and wrinkles. In addition to succeeding at its initial approved use against frown lines, Botox has also become a common treatment for drooping eyebrows, crow’s feet, and…
Fillers or Blepharoplasty: Which is the Best Approach to Aging Eyes?
Many adults feel concerned about the appearance of their eyes and how aging has affected this part of the face. The eyes are one of the pivotal areas that express how we feel. The signs of aging don’t just make the eyes look older, they can create an unfriendly, angry, or sad appearance where it…
Why Visit a Comprehensive Eye Center even for Routine Exams
Maybe you’ve been undergoing routine eye exams for most of your adult life and staying up to date with eyeglass prescriptions as needed to keep your vision sharp. Maybe you’re one of those people who hasn’t seen an eye doctor in decades because you see just fine. In either scenario, there is quite a lot…
What’s That Floating Through Your Vision?
Floaters is a term used to describe a common visual phenomenon that many adults experience at some point. In our Ocala office, many patients ask what these visual apparitions are and if they should be concerned. Here, we discuss some of the typical questions that patients have about this condition. What are eye floaters? Floaters…
We Can Clear Up the Source of Those Tears
Tears aren’t just something you see when you cry. You may not give much thought to your eyes overall, but we assume that most people know there is a tear film that is always present, keeping the surface of the eye lubricated and functional. Chances are you’ve experienced dry eyes at least once in your…
What Really Happens at a Routine Eye Exam
Many people wonder why it is necessary to see the eye doctor if their vision is fine and they don’t need eyeglasses or contacts. As we’ve discussed previously, there is much more to an average eye exam than one may imagine. Our exams don’t focus only on vision; they also observe the various parts of…
Why Should I See the Eye Doctor When I See Just Fine?
You may consider yourself one of the lucky ones; you’ve reached a certain age without needing the reading glasses you see others wearing. Even if your eyesight is spot-on – or you think it is – there are several reasons why you still need to see an eye doctor on a regular basis. Eye exams…