Top Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a LASIK Surgeon
If you start each day by looking in the mirror trying to picture yourself without eyeglasses, constantly misplace your prescription shades, and are tired of poking yourself in the eye with contact lenses each morning, you may be considering laser vision correction. Ever since its FDA approval in 1999, LASIK has been very popular. Also known as…
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How to Choose Your LASIK Surgeon
Choosing the right surgeon for your LASIK procedure is critical, as the results of LASIK eye surgery will significantly impact your vision and overall quality of life. There are important considerations that should guide your choice of a LASIK surgeon to ensure the best possible outcome. Qualifications and Experience All surgeons performing the LASIK procedure should be…
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How to Identify and Treat Your Eye Condition
Our eyes are a vital part of our day-to-day life. As we age, our eyes are exposed to multiple health risks. These health risks may lead to the deterioration of your sight or even total blindness. Though small, the eye is a mighty organ with a multitude of working parts, but with so many different…
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Who is at Risk for Cataracts?
Has your vision been a little blurry lately? If so, the problem might be a cataract. Of course, you’ve probably heard the word “cataract” many times before. But what exactly does it mean? When the proteins that form your eye’s lens start to break down and stick together, cloudy areas called cataracts can form. Cataracts can…
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What is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease affecting the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision. It is a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. But how do you know if you have it? There are some signs and symptoms you can look out for, as well as…
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What To Do Before LASIK Surgery
Are you considering LASIK surgery to correct your vision? Before you get LASIK, there are some important steps you can take to make sure you have the best possible experience. At Campus Eye Group, we want to ensure you have all the information you need to make the best decisions about your vision care. With that in…
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Types of Cataracts and Symptoms to Look For
Cataracts are a degenerative disorder that causes one or both of your eyes’ lenses to become cloudy. They impair your vision and can lead to blindness if not appropriately addressed. Cataracts can be caused by aging, long-term UV exposure from sunlight, or diabetes. Cataracts develop slowly over time, and symptoms may only begin to show around…
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Contoura Vision: What to Expect
Contoura™ Vision – Topography-Guided Laser Vision Correction The field of laser vision correction is constantly progressing. Since the advent of laser refractive surgery in the 1980s, more and more people across the world have been able to reduce the effects that nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism have had on their daily lives – and many have…
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Latest Advancements in the Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
For more than a decade, ophthalmologists have treated wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with eye injections given every month or two, and dry AMD with antioxidant vitamins. These treatments were groundbreaking when introduced, offering hope for the first time that this sight-threatening disease could be slowed, and in some cases stopped or even reversed. This revolution is undergoing an…
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9 Facts You Didn’t Know About Astigmatism
If you wear glasses or contacts, then you are probably familiar with the question, “do you have astigmatism?” But perhaps you don’t know if you have it or not, or what it is exactly. Here we’ll be answering questions, going over symptoms, and discussing treatment options for corneal astigmatism. 1. What Is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is caused…
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