Many myths about LASIK eye surgery have surfaced over the last 20 years. But as LASIK becomes more commonplace, those myths are finally being put to rest. Some of the more prevailing myths are debunked below. To learn more facts about LASIK and other laser eye surgeries, schedule an appointment with a laser vision doctor. MYTH: Everyone […]
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Most people have heard of LASIK, but did you know there are variations of LASIK eye surgery? One method may suit your vision correction needs better than another; your eye doctor and surgeon will determine the best course of action to meet your vision correction needs. Read on to learn about the various laser surgeries
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A little more than three years ago, I decided I was ready for LASIK surgery. I’d been wearing glasses and contacts since my sophomore year of high school, and decided I was ready for a change. My VSP network eye doctor performed LASIK on both eyes, and I was so happy with the results. I kept telling
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Common laser eye surgeries such as LASIK and PRK are no longer for a brave few. A million-plus Americans choose to have laser eye surgery each year to correct farsightedness, nearsightedness, presbyopia or astigmatism. But what exactly happens during the surgery? All laser eye surgeries are performed while the patient is awake and reclining. At
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It can happen to anyone; even to those who have never experienced vision problems. Near vision begins to blur, and that ebook, menu, or cell phone needs to be held at arm’s length in order to focus on it clearly. It’s called presbyopia and comes with aging. Our eyes get less flexible and less capable of
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Digitally Customized Lenses: It’s High-Definition for Your Eyes Think about the first time you saw high-definition television. Remember how it made your old analog TV picture seem drab and blurry? High-definition made colors brighter, shapes sharper, and brought everything keenly into focus. Now imagine having the same experience with your eyeglasses. Sure, you can probably
You don’t need to be a fashion expert to find eyeglass frames that look great on you. Eyeconic makes finding the right frames simple. Use the following four tips to find the frames that work best for your style. Face Shape Is your face round, oval, square, diamond or heart-shaped? The shape of your face will help
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More than 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every day but with the right eye protection, most of these injuries could have been prevented or the severity lessened. Whether you work in a manufacturing plant, an office or as a mom taking care of little ones, it’s important to protect your eyes. Are you in a
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The three things to remember next time you head out the door for vacation: Sunglasses If there’s one thing to not leave home without (besides your wallet, phone, and keys) it’s a trusty pair of sunglasses. No matter where you’re headed, sunglasses are the perfect accessory to keep your eyes comfortable on sunny and overcast
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When you’re browsing the frame selection in your eye doctor’s office and you notice the doctor’s assistant sizing up your face and your frame selection, what exactly is he or she checking for? We talked with Greg Jones, O.D., a VSP network doctor from Jamestown, N.Y., and his frame and lens consultant Kathy Parsons to
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