Cataract surgeries are fairly common and quick. After 10 minutes, you should wake up to find yourself in the recovery room. You’ll be a bit groggy from the anesthesia, but this should wear off in 30 … [Read more...]
Post-Surgery Care: What to Do After Cataract Surgery
Healthy Aging Month: Vision Care Tips for People Over 40
The older you get, the higher your risk of contracting an eye disease. In some cases, the disease can cause irreparable damage to your vision. In fact, 1 in 6 Americans aged 65 or older have an eye … [Read more...]
4 Things You Might Not Know About Eyeglasses
Even with the availability of contact lenses and the option to correct vision problems through surgery, eyeglasses remain as popular as ever. These devices help you see better the same way people with … [Read more...]
Managing Anxiety Before an Eye Surgery
Anxiety is an emotion specifically triggered by a threatening situation. Patients, for instance, feel nervous before going under the knife. While it is a normal response for many, too much of it can … [Read more...]
The Problem With Plastics: Contact Lenses and the Ocean
We’ve all seen how harmful plastic bags and straws are to the ocean, but what about other plastic items like your contact lens? It turns out that a lot of people are flushing them down the toilet … [Read more...]
Limiting Video Game Time: Video Games’ Impact on Eyesight
Regardless of your opinion on them, video games and digital devices have become a mainstay of kids’ lives in the modern age. It’s well-known that too much screen time can be detrimental to your kids’ … [Read more...]
