Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on June 14, 2023
Cataracts are so common in the United States that half of people over the age of 75 can expect to have noticeable symptoms. In fact, there are about 25 million people with cataracts right now. When a cataract begins to cloud the cornea of one or both eyes, it may not be readily apparent. First,… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on May 18, 2023
Shifts or disruptions in vision could signal not just changes in the eye itself but could also be the first indications of underlying health conditions (some potentially serious ones). By watching out for changes in ourselves and those we love, we can help each other recognize subtle and not-so-subtle symptoms that indicate problems we need… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on May 8, 2023
What do you give the woman who gave you everything? How about the gift of visual freedom? Choosy moms choose Missouri Eye Institute for LASIK vision correction. If you are a mom, have a mom or know a mom stuck in glasses and contacts, honor her on Mother’s Day with effective vision care from the… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on April 20, 2023
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), there are approximately 42,000 sports-related eye injuries that end up in emergency rooms across the United States every year. Nearly one-third result in permanent vision loss. Sports-related injuries are the leading cause of vision loss in children in the U.S., and it is estimated that as much… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on April 20, 2023
If you have been dreaming of LASIK but don’t know if it’s in the budget, you may be surprised to learn just how affordable it can be. LASIK today can add up to thousands of dollars in savings tomorrow. The price of LASIK in Missouri starts at $2,000 to $3,000 per eye. This may sound… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on March 20, 2023
Healing from LASIK is usually so quick, most patients have tremendous flexibility in scheduling their vision correction surgery. All you need is a few days to yourself to relax and recuperate from LASIK before resuming regular routines. Still, for those considering LASIK in Missouri, it helps to choose a window of time that is most… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on March 20, 2023
The eyes are not just a window to the soul, they are often a window to the heart. Your heart is instrumental in supplying oxygen and vital nutrients via arteries, veins, vessels and the tiniest capillaries to every part of your body. Diseases that hinder this process – or damage the structures that carry it… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on February 20, 2023
There are many conditions and situations that can cause vision loss. However, some of the most common are preventable. Causes of blindness, particularly in the United States and other developed nations, can often be addressed through means that are under our control. Here are four of the most common preventable causes of blindness, along with… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on February 6, 2023
If you’re not smitten with the idea of being in glasses or contacts till death do you part, it’s time to open your heart to LASIK. There are many reasons to love LASIK but here the top five, according to feedback we’ve received from thousands of happy LASIK patients over the years: 1. LASIK can… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on January 9, 2023
Although glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the developing world, awareness still lags. That lack of awareness could have devastating consequences in the future. Why? Because there are already more than 2.7 million people in the United States with glaucoma, and that figure is expected to double by 2050. But blindness from… Read More
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