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
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on January 9, 2023
New year, new resolutions, right? While you’re setting new goals for a better you, make a few promises to yourself that will help you protect your vision for years to come. Here are our top five. Nearly 20 million Americans are estimated to have age-related macular degeneration, and approximately 25 million over the age of… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on December 15, 2022
It is normal – even common – for LASIK patients to be nervous before their procedure. Most are experiencing an eye procedure for the first time and may find the process and technology intimidating. LASIK patients worry about a number of things, warranted or not: lack of control, fear of the unknown, being awake for… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on December 12, 2022
One of the most persistent misconceptions about laser eye surgery is that people with astigmatism are not good candidates for LASIK. It’s hard telling how many prospective patients have believed this rumor – let’s dispel it for good! LASIK has come a long way in the last couple of decades, and mild to moderate astigmatism… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on November 23, 2022
Thinking about ditching those clunky glasses or those uncomfortable contact lenses? You may be an ideal candidate for LASIK and not even know it. LASIK technology and techniques have come a long way in recent years. For that matter, you may have changed, too! If you’re considering a vision correction procedure for the first time… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on November 18, 2022
If you’re considering LASIK but aren’t sure how to plan for the healing process, this easy guide lifts the veil on what to expect in the minutes, days, hours, weeks and months after LASIK surgery. Read about the stages of healing after LASIK to help you plan the best time for your life-changing vision correction…. Read More
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