Eye and Ear Health

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…

May 9, 2023

Ah, LASIK eye surgery. This once revolutionary procedure has been chosen by many at the closest option to getting near-perfect vision. And the many requests to have this operation has led to just as many questions, one of which is whether…

May 5, 2023

If you have been diagnosed with cataracts and decided to undergo surgery, you should know that this operation is safe and relatively quick, as it can be performed between 30 and 45 minutes. It is important, however, to be familiar with…

April 28, 2023

Most of you are familiar with the term “LASIK eye surgery” – even if you’ve never undergone the procedure. And the title above is no mistake. There is such a thing as “LASEK” surgery for the eyes. (As if the…

April 26, 2023

This question may read as being almost too easy. You’d be surprised, however, at the number of patients who visit SightMD who do not give their eyes the necessary protection they deserve.  Why is eye protection important? The eyes are…

April 24, 2023

With so many different kinds of professionals available, it’s very easy to feel confused and overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information. Audiologists and hearing instrument specialists (HIS) are the most likely solutions, and knowing the difference between the two will help…

April 17, 2023

If you are about to undergo cataract surgery, it would be an understatement to say that  you have enough to think about as you prepare for this procedure. Remember though that cataract surgery is safe and – at a typical…

April 12, 2023

This is a great question, isn’t it? That’s because, unfortunately, all too many people neglect having their eyes checked on a routine basis. The set of two eyes are part of the body, and each deserve to be checked with the…

April 7, 2023

If you’ve been following “Everyday Insight” on a regular basis (and we at SightMD hope you are), you’ve most likely read blogs about or glanced over descriptions of the terms—“cataract surgery” and “LASIK eye surgery.” In fact, you may have…