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Headaches from Contacts? What You Should Know
If you suffer from chronic headaches, your vision could play a role. It’s important to talk to your eye doctor or regular physician to rule out more serious complications. However, if your vision is causing headaches, here are some possible reasons why.
Full ArticleContact Lenses and Irritation
Contact lens irritation is a common problem for people who frequently wear contacts. The irritation may be caused by a variety of factors, including allergies and even the antihistamines you take to reduce allergic reactions.
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Dry Eye from Contact Lenses
Contact lenses can cause dry eye as they constantly draw moisture from the surface tear film of your eye to keep the contact lens hydrated. It’s common for people who wear contact lenses to use re-wetting or lubricating eye drops in order to reduce discomfort from contact le...
Full ArticleIs Laser Eye Surgery Safer than Contacts? What You Should Know
Did you know the risks of contact lenses might outweigh those of laser eye surgery? Recent studies suggest this is so. Vision loss associated with contact lenses pose a greater risk than laser eye surgery.
Full ArticleLowering Your Laser Eye Surgery Risks: What You Can Do
Laser eye surgery has become safer over the years, thanks to better technology and more experienced surgeons. Most patients experience some side effects, though, whether that’s dry eye or redness after surgery. But these tend to be temporary. Some risks, such as that of halo...
Full ArticleLaser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
Laser eye surgery is typically not considered a fix for presbyopia, the need for reading glasses. However, laser eye surgery for presbyopia can help some people reduce or eliminate their need for reading glasses.
Full ArticleHow Does LASIK Eye Surgery Feel?
LASIK eye surgery is a surgery performed while you’re awake, similar to a cavity filling. One of the most common questions people ask is, “How does LASIK eye surgery feel?” The short answer is “A little awkward, but otherwise not like much.”
Full ArticleHow Does LASIK Eye Surgery Work?
LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that uses a skilled surgeon and a special laser to permanently change your vision without glasses or contact lenses, for the better. LASIK eye surgery is a two-step process, beginning with a flap creation and concluding with the corneal reshapi...
Full ArticleWhat is Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser eye surgery is a treatment for common vision problems, an option when someone wants to reduce need for glasses and contacts. It is an elective procedure according to many insurance companies. It’s also called an “ablative” procedure, meaning it works by removing (a...
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