Will I need glasses after LASIK?

LASIK eye surgery is often viewed as a permanent alternative to glasses. While that may be the case for many patients, LASIK doesn’t prevent you from needing glasses in the future.

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What should glaucoma patients avoid?

Glaucoma will not go away on its own. There is currently no cure available for glaucoma, but proactive treatment can prevent future vision loss. If you want to keep glaucoma symptoms to a minimum, employ the lifestyle adjustments listed below. 

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At what age does a child have 20/20 vision?

Do all children have perfect vision? If so, when do their eyes reach full maturity? These are some of the questions we hear from parents before their child’s first pediatric optometrist appointment. Read on to learn about 20/20 vision and optical development in children. 

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What does cataract surgery cost?

Approximately 10 million cataract operations are performed around the world every year. This surgery permanently treats cataracts by replacing the cloudy lens on your eye. The sooner you pursue treatment, the better you can protect your vision. Let’s review the potential costs of cataract surgery to outline your options. 

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Can you cry after LASIK?

LASIK procedures have become increasingly common for adults with vision loss. LASIK changes the structure of the eye itself to improve vision and eliminate the need for corrective lenses. What happens after LASIK, though? Can you cry, drive, or wear eye makeup? Check out these dos and don’ts to optimize your LASIK eye surgery results. 

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Why do you go blind from diabetes?

Worried about going blind with diabetes? Want to reduce your risk of vision loss? You can take steps to control your diabetes and the eye-related issues resulting from it. Read on to learn how to prevent blindness with diabetes. 

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Which is worse, glaucoma or cataracts?

Are you worried about vision loss? Not sure what the future may hold? Cataracts and glaucoma are common causes of vision loss, and you can control both with routine eye appointments. Let’s compare both conditions to understand the differences and side effects.

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