Posts by Laura Shortridge
It’s Time To Be Proactive About Hearing Loss!
Be honest: When was the last time you had your hearing checked? More often than not patients admit that they had either gone more than a decade without having their hearing tested or had never had it tested. How often should you have your hearing tested? That depends on your age. Experts recommend that until the…
Read MoreHow Long After LASIK Can I Drive?
Many people who long to say “goodbye” to their eyeglasses have done just that with LASIK surgery. Vision problems, like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism may be corrected with LASIK surgery, which can improve eyesight while eliminating the need for eyeglasses. LASIK surgery is an effective procedure, but it can make vision blurry immediately following treatment,…
Read MoreWhen Do You Need Droopy Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery reduces the bagginess from your lower eyelids and gets rid of excess skin on your upper eyelids. This procedure is effective in improving sight in people with sagging eyelids that affect their vision. An eyelift also eliminates crow’s feet, dark circles and facial wrinkles. Eyelid surgery is usually performed alongside procedures like filler…
Read MoreHow common is lens dislocation after cataract surgery?
A dislocated intraocular lens (IOL) after cataract surgery is rare and occurs in less than 3% of cases, but it can be a serious complication that may require surgery to repair. Sufferers usually have the following disorders or previous procedures: Categories of IOL Dislocation There are two categories of a shifted or dislocated IOL. The…
Read MoreShould I consider getting LASIK Eye Surgery in the summer?
It is safe to say that LASIK eye surgery is performed on an almost year-round basis. Approximately 600,000 to 700,000 of these operations are performed annually. Some candidates for LASIK wonder, however, as to the best time of year for undergoing surgery. Specifically, they have concerns of how successful – or not – the operation…
Read MoreWhat is the maximum length of time to wear contact lenses?
In this edition of EveryDay Insight, SightMD focuses on a topic that has not received much coverage in recent times: contact lenses. As a convenient and affordable alternative to eyeglasses for improving the ability to see better, patients who wear contact lenses have many questions. Perhaps the most frequently asked question is..How long can you…
Read MoreLight Adjustable Lenses: Revolutionizing Vision Correction
Advancements in the field of ophthalmology have brought forth innovative solutions to improve vision and enhance quality of life. One such breakthrough is the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL). With its ability to be customized and fine-tuned post-surgery, the LAL has become a game-changer in the world of vision correction. In this blog post, we will…
Read MoreHow is Skin Cancer Treated On The Eye?
Yes, we can imagine how you might be cringing as you read the title to this “Everyday InSight” blog. Skin cancer unfortunately happens, and may develop anywhere on a person’s body—including the eyelids. Treatment Options for Eyelid Cancer If a person is diagnosed with having cancer on his or her eyelid, what is known as a…
Read MoreUnderstanding the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Instead of covering a topic about what’s in front of your eyes, this blog asks you to listen in. At some point in their lives, most people will develop some degree of hearing loss. While this seems only a natural part of the aging process, there is also concern about a connection between hearing loss…
Read MoreShould Sunglasses Cover Eyebrows?
As we enter the summer season and the weather gets warmer, sales of sunglasses will likely spike. It seems that with each passing year, there are new and different styles and sizes of sunglasses. If you plan on shopping for a pair of shades soon, consider this question: Should Sunglasses Cover Eyebrows? Are sunglasses supposed…
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