Eye and Ear Health|Looking Your Best

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,…

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…

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…

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 have a simple prescription, or whether you need lenses to correct astigmatism, varifocal lenses and…

Who doesn’t want to save money, especially nowadays? If you happen to need eyeglasses, however, it is very important to keep your prescription current. Be informed of what your eyes truly need so that you can make a purchase decision that is cost-effective as well beneficial to your vision. How Much Should You Spend on…

Many wonder about the condition when one or both eyelids droop. There are a variety of reasons as to why a person should develop what we may call “drooping eyelids,” and SightMD will explain two of them. What causes drooping of eyelids? One cause of drooping eyelids is simply the aging process. As a person…