Is Dry Eye A Common Allergy Symptom?

Dry Eye

Do you have allergies? Are you starting to wonder if dry eye is a common allergy symptom? Having dry eyes is a very common issue. It can happen due to allergies or something else. There are many different treatments and lifestyle changes you can make for dry eye. Most adults experience dry eye after age…

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Do I Have A Cataract?

Cataract

Are you starting to experience blurry or foggy vision? Do you find it difficult to drive at night? Have you recently needed to change your glasses or contact lens prescription more? These are all signs that you could have cataracts. What is a Cataract? Cataracts occur when the lens in your eye becomes foggy. Without…

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Are You Prepared For LASIK?

LASIK

Are you getting excited about your LASIK eye surgery? Have you been thinking about all the different things you need to do to prepare? Making sure to take the time to prepare will calm you down before undergoing LASIK. Don’t forget that a well-informed patient is a happy one as well! Our team understands that…

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What’s Your Reason?

LASIK

By Terrence Doherty, MD Don’t you love that feeling of excitement when you first arrive at the destination of your long-awaited and well-deserved vacation? You open balcony doors and take in the beautiful ocean view and fresh salty air. It’s going to be a great week of relaxation and sunny weather. You begin to unpack…

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Reduce Your Risk of Developing Cataracts

Cataract

Cataracts are an almost inevitable part of aging. Although you cannot guarantee you’ll never develop them, you can reduce your risks. Keep reading for some tips on how to reduce your risk of developing cataracts! What is a Cataract? Before we can explain how to reduce your risks, let’s talk about what cataracts are. Our…

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LASIK Facts You Should Know

LASIK

1. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. (We agree that the acronym is so much easier to pronounce.) 2. LASIK eye surgery was first introduced in the 1990s, which is when it became FDA approved. 3. Millions of people around the world have had LASIK. It’s also one of the most popular elective procedures…

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