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LASIK and Hyperopia (Farsightedness): what You Should Know
Farsightedness is different than presbyopia, which is farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye. Children with severe fars...
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LASIK Eye Surgery Recovery: what to Expect
You may feel the urge to rub your eyes after surgery, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against this, saying it could result in a ne...
Read moreLASIK Vs. Contact Lenses: which is Better for Your Long-Term Eye Health?
For some people, the fear of a laser or scalpel in their eye is a major deterrent to vision surgery. Some LASIK patients develop chronic eye pain o...
Read moreLASIK and Myopia (Nearsightedness): what You Should Know
Myopia, commonly referred to as near-sightedness, is a common eye condition that affects somewhere around 25% of Americans. Before recommending LAS...
Read moreCan LASIK Help Cure The Legally Blind?
LASIK eye surgery can improve mild and moderate vision problems, and often provides better vision than glasses, but its effectiveness is less clear...
Read moreWhat Kinds of Lasers are Used During LASIK Eye Surgery?
The majority of patients who undergo LASIK can see 20/20 or better after laser vision correction. The procedure is done with a laser, which adjusts...
Read moreLASIK Eye Surgery: How it Works
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a common type of laser eye surgery used to treat vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsi...
Read moreCan You Get LASIK More Than Once?
LASIK, or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is a type of surgery used to correct vision problems and reduce the need for glasses or contact le...
Read moreCan I Get LASIK If I Have Cataracts?
“About half of LASIK patients have cataracts of some form,” says Dr. Jason Brinton, MD, specialist in LASIK and vision correction surgery.
Read moreHearing Aid Wax Guards: Why You Want Them and How They Work
Even with its natural benefits, ear wax can be bad for your hearing aids. “Hearing aid wax guards keep ear wax and other debris from entering the i...
Read moreHearing Loss Surgery: Types and what They Can Treat
Your surgery may differ depending on whether your hearing issue is conductive (sounds can’t get through your outer or middle ear) or sensorineural ...
Read moreSudden Hearing Loss Treatment: Know Your Options
According to Farrar, if you have concerns about possible hearing loss, you should seek treatment immediately. Here are some options for sudden hear...
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