6 Frequently Asked Questions About LASIK

6 Frequently Asked Questions About LASIK

A great alternative for those who wear glasses or contact lenses and no longer wish to is LASIK. LASIK is currently the most popular refractive surgery to correct refractive error, eliminating the need for glasses or contacts in many individuals.   What is...
Dry Eyes at Nighttime

Dry Eyes at Nighttime

Surprisingly, nighttime can be a potentially damaging time for those suffering from dry eye disease.  Even though our eyes are closed, the front surface of our eye is not necessarily protected. Some underlying conditions can cause extreme dryness overnight that...
Treatments for Glaucoma

Treatments for Glaucoma

Glaucoma is known as the “silent eye disease” because progression of the disease slowly steals peripheral vision.  In many cases, people do not realize the effects of the condition until a significant amount of irreversible vision loss has occurred.  The...
Can Herpes Affect the Eyes?

Can Herpes Affect the Eyes?

Type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common condition that can cause cold sores around the mouth and lips, and can also lead to infection of the eye.  Usually, when HSV1 infects the ocular region, it affects the front surface of the eye (the cornea) and has the...