The month of June is dedicated to the awareness and education of cataracts, which are the leading cause of vision loss in the world. Most people do not show symptoms of cataracts until at least the age of 40 but young adults or even children can be affected by cataracts. Eye injuries, heredity, smoking and […]
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If you are tired of wearing glasses or contacts, it’s likely you’ve considered LASIK. LASIK has the potential to change your life and how you see the world! It is a short outpatient procedure with a high success rate and a short and painless recovery. But not every person who wants LASIK should get it! Keep reading to […]
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Photorefractive keratectomy is a very popular surgery for those who can’t get LASIK. PRK is like LASIK, but it’s better for people with thin corneas. LASIK has a long list of requirements to be a good candidate for the procedure. Some factors include age, pregnancy status, and even the thickness of your corneas.
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Cataract surgery is one of the most effective and low risk procedures you can undergo. It is fast and painless, and performed as an outpatient procedure. During surgery, your surgeons creates a small incision to remove the natural lens of the eye. After lens
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Fruits and vegetables are great for your eyes. Most people just think of carrots when it comes to eye health. Other fruits and vegetables are also good for your eyes.
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While the best time to get LASIK is always the sooner the better, the early months of the year may be ideal. Doing it at the end of the year causes more stress than it’s worth. The holiday season is crazy; can you imagine recovering during them? Why not get LASIK when you have more free time?
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If you’re planning on getting LASIK, first you need a LASIK consultation at Chesen Laser Eye Center. There, you will go through a comprehensive eye exam to determine if you’re a LASIK candidate. Being a good candidate means that you meet certain criteria.
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Glaucoma is one of the most frightening eye conditions out there. It can steal your eyesight without your knowledge, until it’s too late. Once eyesight is gone from glaucoma, it is gone forever. Glaucoma also acts so slowly that eyesight lost is usually imperceptible.
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A leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States is glaucoma. It has no symptoms in its early stages. It starts with eye pressure and the optic nerve can be damaged. Your peripheral vision (side vision) is affected first.
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When it comes to diabetes, it’s important to know that all parts of the body are affected, including the eyes. If you’ve recently been diagnosed, here are some of the facts you need to
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