What’s better than spending time soaking up the sun? Here in Houston, it can feel like summer all year long. But for your eyes, it can take its toll in unexpected ways. If you’ve noticed a pink, fleshy growth on the surface of your eye, you might have something called pterygium. Here’s the good news: […]
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LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a popular vision correction surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate for LASIK due to certain medical or ocular conditions. Fortunately, there are several alternative vision correction solutions available. This article goes over some […]
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LASIK in Houston. Who do you recommend? Who to stay away from? Obviously we recommend Mattoli Vision for LASIK in Houston. One main theme that sticks out in this post is the recommendation to avoid discount LASIK chains. Anyone know good places to get LASIK in Houston? “Dr. Mattioli on 59. Incredible experience. Free consult. […]
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For those interested in LASIK surgery, the road leading to 20/20 vision can be nerve-wracking. However, having a trusted surgeon by your side to ease your fears and concerns is the best way to prepare yourself for the procedure. While the procedure itself takes only 10-15 minutes or less, there is a lot that goes […]
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Sean Jones is a former NFL player for the Los Angeles Raiders, Houston Oilers, and the Green Bay Packers. In 1997, he won Super Bowl XXXI with the Packers and has continued to inspire others by becoming a co-host on SportsTalk 790. The other day he undertook another incredible feat – losing his glasses and […]
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How Can I Treat My Blurry Vision? Blurred vision may be caused by a number of different conditions, including the following: If blurred vision only occurs when looking at objects nearby, however, you may be suffering from presbyopia, a common condition that typically affects adults over 40. Unlike other focusing problems, presbyopia is not typically […]
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What Is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is caused by an irregularity or deformity in the shape of the cornea or lens that causes light to be refracted improperly. Rather than presenting a regular curve like a sphere, the cornea or lens of an individual with astigmatism is irregularly shaped and may be elongated to form an ellipsoid. […]
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Farsightedness is much less common than nearsightedness. Also referred to as hyperopia, this visual condition affects between five and 10 percent of the population in the U.S. and is more likely to affect older people than children or young adults. Farsightedness tends to run in families, indicating a hereditary element to this disorder. Individuals with […]
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Myopia: Causes and Treatments for Nearsighted Patients Myopia, more commonly referred to as nearsightedness, is a condition in which objects close to the viewer can be seen more clearly than those farther away. According to the American Optometric Association, about 30 percent of all Americans suffer from nearsightedness. Most began to show symptoms of this […]
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