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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  You may need new glasses because your current pair broke, your prescription is out of date, or maybe you just want a new look.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

Are you trying to figure out when to schedule LASIK? Are you worried about the recovery process? LASIK is an extremely common and successful surgery. Like any surgery, there is a recovery period.  Luckily for LASIK patients – it’s short! Right After Having LASIK During your procedure, multiple numbing drops are instilled to make your… Read More

There’s a reason why LASIK has a 96% satisfaction rate with patients! If you’re a good candidate, LASIK is life changing for the better. Since these are your eyes, it’s important to be as prepared as possible before undergoing the procedure. Keep reading to find out some of the things you need to know before… Read More

Did you know there is a way to avoid getting cataracts and permanently improve your vision? A refractive lensectomy corrects vision by replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) implant.  This surgery uses the same successful techniques of modern cataract surgery.  People who have a refractive lensectomy will never need to… Read More