Refractive Error and Treatment OptionsFriday, May 11 2012 - 0 comments 
If you wear glasses or contact lenses to correct blurry vision, more than likely, that blurry vision is due to a refractive error . Our vision is dependant on how light that enters our eyes is refracted, or bent. Light must be refracted properly to allow us to focus, and not have blurred vision. When light isn’t refracted correctly, it causes blurred vision. The most common reason people need vision correction is because of one of these three refractive errors: nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. When light hits the eye, the focal point that allows us to see is the retina. Refractive...
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ReVision Optics PresbyLens® FREE STUDYMonday, May 14 2012 - 0 comments The doctors at Key-Whitman Eye Center are studying a new promising outpatient procedure designed to improve near vision. The procedure takes about 15 minutes, and may help reduce or eliminate the need for bifocals or reading glasses. Click here to learn more. Apply online .... eye, eyes, laser, lasers, lasik-surgery, lasik, vision, eye-s, laser-s, quick-eye-surgery, cornea, reading-glasses, bifocals, bifoculs, bifoculls, cornia, iris, lens, myopia |
What to Know About Cataract Treatment OptionsFriday, May 04 2012 - 0 comments 
If you have cataracts and are considering your treatment options, there are a few things you should know before jumping in to treatment. In an article published in the New York Times, Dr. Marian Macsai outlines five things she thinks all cataract patients should know. 1. Although they affect your vision, cataracts do not damage your eye. Unlike other eye diseases, like glaucoma , in most cases, cataracts don’t cause injury to the eye. Treatment isn’t necessary to avoid eye damage, but simply to clear vision. 2. Cataract surgery might be performed one eye at a time. Due to the varying...
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Contact lens care during allergy seasonFriday, May 04 2012 - 0 comments 
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? The effects of allergies on your eyes can be annoying, painful and could even interfere with your ability to see clearly. Proper care of your contact lenses during allergy season can help relieve some of the symptoms associated with seasonal allergies. Let your eye doctor know about your allergies and any allergy medication you are taking. Clean your contact lenses more often during allergy season. Pollen and other allergens can get trapped on your lenses, irritating your eyes or drying your eyes out. Clean your contact lenses with a contact lens cleaning...
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How Do Cataracts Affect Your Vision?Friday, April 27 2012 - 0 comments 
Cataracts - defined as a clouding of the lens portion of the eye - are a common eye condition causing vision loss, especially in older individuals. It is commonly thought that cataracts are a growth or film on the lens of the eye, when in fact, cataracts are a clouding of the focusing lens located behind the pupil. Once cataracts begin to develop, it is not possible to reverse the cloudiness of the lens or to halt further development. Cataract surgery is the only way to restore vision that is lost due to cataracts. During surgery, the clouded lens will be removed and replaced with an artificial...
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Prescription Glasses GuideFriday, April 27 2012 - 0 comments 
Prescription lenses come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Over the years, new technology has developed to create unique prescription lenses to correct specific vision problems. While prescription glasses are most common for vision correction, LASIK eye surgery can eliminate the need for glasses. Before you purchase your next pair of prescription lenses, educate yourself on the many lens options. Computer lenses - Designed to reduce glare for individuals who spend long periods of time in front of their computer screen. Computers can cause the eyes to strain when trying to focus on electronic words...
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Eye Conditions: The Importance of Preventative Eye CareWednesday, April 25 2012 - 0 comments 
The health of your eyes is no different from your overall health in that preventative care can help prevent many eye conditions with damaging affects. Many times, patients with eye conditions don’t know there is a problem until they experience vision loss or it is seen in an eye exam. Even though many eye conditions, such as glaucoma , cataracts and macular degeneration are genetic or age-related conditions, preventative care can slow the damaging effects and prevent potential vision loss. Here are a few things you can do to help maintain your eye health: Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals...
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UV Protection for Your EyesWednesday, April 25 2012 - 0 comments .jpg)
Do you take efforts to protect your skin from the sun’s dangerous UV rays but neglect to use UV protection for your eyes? Before stepping outside to enjoy the warm Texas weather, it’s important to understand the dangerous effects the sun’s UV rays can have on your eyes and know how to properly protect your eyes from damage that can result in one of several eye conditions . The sun emits powerful UVA and UVB rays, which are commonly associated with skin conditions, melanoma and even immune suppression. What many people fail to recognize are the dangerous effects these rays can...
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LASIK Eye Surgery Common MythsTuesday, April 17 2012 - 0 comments 
If you are considering LASIK eye surgery , you will most likely have questions about the procedure and risks associated with laser vision correction surgery. LASIK is becoming more and more common, but many people have misconceptions about the procedure, and the risks and effects associated with LASIK. Here are a few common myths about laser eye surgery, and a response from the doctors at the Key-Whitman laser eye center . LASIK is a new procedure and doctors have little experience. Laser vision correction surgery is actually more than 15 years old. Millions of patients have undergone laser vision... |
Get rid of wrinkles around the eyesFriday, April 13 2012 - 0 comments 
Wrinkles around the eyes, also known as “crow’s feet” or “expression lines,” can be the bane of any individual who takes his or her appearance seriously. On the other hand, some people find crow’s feet attractive, as they are a sign of laughter and joy. If you long to get rid of wrinkles around your eyes, consider LASIK eye surgery or even Botox . Wrinkles around the eye are most often caused by laughing and smiling, as well as squinting, sun damage, dry and aging skin. While there is no absolute prevention method, there are things that can be done to reduce...
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