Eye and Ear Health
Eye and Ear HealthHow Long After LASIK Can I Drive?
July 19, 2023
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.…
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Eye and Ear HealthShould I consider getting LASIK Eye Surgery in the summer?
June 28, 2023
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…
Read MoreEye and Ear HealthWhat is the maximum length of time to wear contact lenses?
June 24, 2023
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…
Read MoreEye and Ear HealthHow is Skin Cancer Treated On The Eye?
June 20, 2023
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…
Read MoreEye and Ear HealthUnderstanding the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline
June 15, 2023
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…
Read MoreEye and Ear HealthIs it cheaper to get glasses or contacts?
May 30, 2023
Comparing the cost of glasses to contact lenses can be difficult as there are quite a few variables that will alter the coat of glasses, where they are purchased, whether they are a basic frame or designer frame, whether you…
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Advances in Eye CareHow Does LASIK Work? Everything You Need to Know
May 26, 2023
The main goal of LASIK eye surgery is to change the shape of the cornea so that it can better focus images onto the retina, allowing you to see more clearly. This effect is achieved through the use of two lasers. On…
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Eye and Ear HealthAre your parents showing signs of hearing loss?
May 24, 2023
Most parents and their children dread the day when their roles may be reversed: When the adult child is faced with becoming a caregiver for their aging parents. Much of the turmoil surrounding this time for aging adults is rooted…
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Eye and Ear HealthHow To Pick The Best Sunglasses To Protect Your Eyes
May 12, 2023
Sunglasses aren’t an optional summertime accessory, they’re an essential prescription for eye health. Long-term exposure to the sun without proper protection can increase the risk of eye disease, including cataract, growths on the eye, and eye cancer. How sunlight can…
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