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Approximately half of Americans with glaucoma don’t know they have it. That’s because glaucoma doesn’t show any signs when it begins to develop. Often, it causes permanent damage to your eyes before you’re even aware you have it. Glaucoma typically goes unnoticed in the early stages. That fact gives it the nickname the “silent thief… Read More

Caring for your eyes might not be at the top of your mind during winter, especially during the holidays. However, cold weather brings its fair share of eye health problems, including dry eyes. Some symptoms of dry eyes include:  Burning sensation Eye pain  Blurred vision Eye fatigue Increased sensitivity to light Eye redness Foreign body… Read More

The end of 2021 is fast approaching!  If you still have flex dollars and are thinking about how to spend them before the end of the year – have you thought about LASIK?   People want better vision, and LASIK is the go-to when it comes to improving your eyesight. Its success rate and rapid recovery… Read More

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