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Understanding Your Glaucoma Treatment Options

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Miami Laser Vision

If you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, it is important that you get your intraocular pressure under control. The choice of how to do this is up to you and your doctor, based on the type of glaucoma you have and its severity. Medications, laser treatments and conventional surgical procedures are all used to manage intraocular pressure and prevent losing vision permanently as a result of glaucoma.

This post should familiarize you with three treatments available at Laser Eye Center of Miami and answer some of your questions about each option. Continue reading →

How To Find the Right IOL for Your Visual Needs

Posted on January 28, 2021February 26, 2021 by Miami Laser Vision

During cataract surgery, your eye’s natural lens will be replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The lens you select will provide you with clear vision after surgery.

There is no single perfect IOL that Laser Eye Center of Miami recommends to everyone. Your eyes, lifestyle and personal preferences are unlike anyone else’s, and we understand that.

It can be confusing to sort through your IOL options. If you are unsure of how to go about selecting the right IOL for your needs, the following tips should be useful. Continue reading →

Benefits of LASIK During the Pandemic

Posted on December 30, 2020February 26, 2021 by Miami Laser Vision

Were you considering getting LASIK, but pressed pause on your plans when the COVID-19 pandemic hit? You may be surprised to discover there is no need to delay your treatment any longer. In fact, right now is a good time to get LASIK.

Read on as Laser Eye Center of Miami reveals why LASIK should still be on your radar. Continue reading →

Everything You Need To Know About “Surfer’s Eye” (Pterygium)

Posted on November 25, 2020November 17, 2020 by Miami Laser Vision

A pterygium (pronounced tuh-RIJ-ee-uhm) is an eye growth seen in individuals who have spent long hours in bright sunlight over the course of many years. Although the name sounds scary, pterygia — the plural of pterygium — are not cancerous and cannot spread to other parts of the body. Still, a pterygium can be unsightly and a nuisance.

Read on as the team at Laser Eye Center of Miami reveals everything you need to know about pterygia, which is sometimes referred to as “surfer’s eye.” Continue reading →

What To Eat for Your Best Vision

Posted on November 21, 2020November 17, 2020 by Miami Laser Vision

Your ocular health and the quality of your vision depend on a variety of factors. Some factors, like your genetics or age, are out of your control. But there are things you can control, like your lifestyle and diet, that promote healthy eyes.

According to the team at Laser Eye Center of Miami, consuming certain key nutrients is one of the best things you can do for long-term ocular health. Fortunately, if you are already eating lots of fruits, vegetables and sources of lean protein, you probably do not need to drastically alter your diet. Many of the same foods that promote heart health and whole body health are also known to boost eye health. Continue reading →

3 Ways Glasses Can Ruin Your Workouts

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by Miami Laser Vision

Just like poorly-fitting leggings that won’t stay up or shoelaces that keep coming untied, glasses make it difficult to complete a heart-pumping workout. In some scenarios, wearing glasses while exercising can even bring up safety concerns. But for many people, popping contacts in before a workout is simply not an option.

Read on as the team at Laser Eye Center discusses three ways glasses can ruin a workout. Continue reading →

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Glaucoma?

Posted on June 29, 2020June 26, 2020 by Miami Laser Vision

Glaucoma is one of the most common eye diseases affecting older adults. Unfortunately it is also one of the trickiest to detect; many people do not catch it until it is too late. If you have glaucoma, you may not realize it until: a) a doctor brings it to your attention during an eye exam; or b) you have significant vision loss, but cannot get it back.

Take a moment to learn from the eye doctors at Laser Eye Center of Miami why the signs and symptoms of glaucoma are sometimes missed. Continue reading →

3 Reasons Why Millennials Should Consider LASIK

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Miami Laser Vision

Many of the prospective LASIK candidates we see at Laser Eye Center of Miami want to know whether there is an ideal age or stage of life at which to undergo the vision correction procedure. Although we can’t pinpoint a perfect time to undergo LASIK, we believe there are certain benefits for millennial candidates.

Read on to discover three reasons why our team encourages millennials to consider LASIK. Continue reading →

Simple Ways Cataract Surgery Can Improve Quality of Life

Posted on January 8, 2020December 23, 2019 by Miami Laser Vision

Cataract surgery can improve your vision by replacing your clouded lens with an implant. Your new lens can give you clearer vision, but it can also benefit you in other ways. In this post, the team at the Laser Eye Center of Miami discusses how cataract surgery can improve your quality of life. Continue reading →

A Timeline for Your LASIK Surgery

Posted on December 9, 2019December 23, 2019 by Miami Laser Vision

If you are interested in having LASIK surgery, the first step is to meet with at least one refractive surgeon to discuss the procedure and come up with a treatment plan and timeline. The actual procedure is just one step of the LASIK treatment plan. After the procedure you’ll need to closely follow your doctor’s post-operative care plan. In this post, the team at the Laser Eye Center of Miami discusses the timeline for your LASIK surgery. Continue reading →

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