Are Cataracts Really Unavoidable?
No one wants to hear those three, short words: “You have cataracts”. Yet, it is more likely than not that you will hear those three words at some point during your life. You may have heard before that developing cataracts is just as much a part of life as developing wrinkles and age spots. But… Read More
Pre-LASIK Questions: “What is a Laser?”
Thinking about LASIK surgery? We get it, there are a lot of questions. Aside from the common questions like “will it hurt?” or “how much does it cost?” there is a lot that people don’t ask about LASIK and how it works. You’ve heard all of these buzzwords and plenty of medical jargon, such as… Read More
Diabetes: to Control or Not to Control? That Is the Question.
by Daniel J. Schimmel, OD This blog is for 3 types of people. Those who have diabetes. Those people who have a family history of diabetes yet do not have the disease themselves. Finally, that group of individuals who are genetically predisposed to diabetes with no signs, symptoms or family history. As a side note,… Read More
3 Cataract Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know
A cataract diagnosis can be frustrating at best, and downright scary at worst. When you are diagnosed with cataracts, a lot may run through your mind. “What caused this?”, “How will this affect my life?” and “Where do I go from here?” By now, you’ve probably done a lot of research on the ins and… Read More
4 Beautiful Places in Tennessee That Are Better After LASIK
Here at Loden Vision Centers, we take pride in our state and it’s beautiful sights. But, let’s face it, sight-seeing when your sight isn’t so clear is not ideal. To really process every detail of our amazing state, we suggest starting with crystal-clear vision. We want you to take it all in! That’s why we… Read More
