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Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process and cannot be avoided.  A cataract is cloudiness of the eye lens, which causes cloudy or blurry vision.  By age 65, more than 90% of Americans have a cataract.  You can take steps to prolong their development, although genetically speaking, you may still develop cataracts early… Read More

Eye exams are a vital part of taking care of your eyesight.  Exams give you and your eye doctor necessary information about the current state of your eyes. They also provide clues to eye problems you currently have and not know it or could be at risk for soon. Early detection is essential to prevent… Read More

How you feel has a lot to do with how you look. If your eyes look older than you are, you will probably feel older too. It’s normal to desire looking and feeling more youthful as you age. A blepharoplasty – or eyelid surgery – may be the most effective way for you to achieve… Read More

Are you experiencing eyes that burn, feel gritty or scratchy? Or eyes that persistently sting and have excessive tearing? How about constant fluctuation of vision or light sensitivity?  If you answered yes to one or more of these, then you may be one of the millions suffering from dry eye syndrome. The CDC has recently… Read More

Most people are familiar with the concept of LASIK. It is a surgical procedure that results in better vision, so you can reduce your dependency on glasses and contacts. One of the most common questions about LASIK is whether the results are permanent or not. The answer is, LASIK is a permanent solution to nearsightedness,… Read More

If you are near-sighted, far-sighted, and/or have astigmatism, you will likely have many pairs of glasses in your life.  You may need new glasses because your current pair broke, your prescription is out of date, or maybe you just want a new look.  The expert opticians at 1107 Optique will help make buying your next… Read More

Glaucoma is an eye condition that most people have heard of, but most people know little about it. Most people with glaucoma have no early symptoms or pain, making it one of the most unforeseen eye conditions you can develop. What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that occurs when pressure builds up in your… Read More

Having cataract surgery is the only way you can treat cataracts.  Laser cataract surgery uses a femtosecond laser to do many of the steps traditionally performed by hand.  It is designed to provide a greater level of precision and safety to modern cataract surgery.  The procedure only takes a few minutes for each eye, although… Read More

Among older Americans, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness, yet many are not aware of its danger. This February, the team at VisionPoint Eye Center is encouraging our patients to become more educated about AMD. How AMD Damages Vision Age-related macular degeneration is a condition that deteriorates the center of the… Read More

If it feels like most people around you wear glasses or contacts, you aren’t wrong. Studies show that 6 out of 10 people have vision problems like farsightedness, astigmatism, or nearsightedness. If you have any of these issues, wearing contact lenses or glasses can sometimes help, but they can also be limiting and an inconvenience… Read More