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Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 22, 2022
Love it or hate it, the virtual workspace or classroom is here to stay to varying degrees for many people. Does your home environment set you up for success — or stress? You may be spending too much time on electronic devices under less-than-ideal conditions if you experience any of the following symptoms: Squinting Headaches… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 8, 2022
Most of us don’t make major bank on the gridiron — but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn a few things about life from those who do. As we launch full steam into preseason professional football, let’s look at lessons of the game we can take away for life both on and off the field…. Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 11, 2022
Contact lens intolerance (CLI) is a common complication in which wearing contact lenses begins to irritate the eye for no apparent reason. Even if you’ve never heard of it, if you’re a longtime contact lens wearer, you’ve probably experienced it. Because your eyes are very delicate, it’s important to know what CLI is, what causes… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 8, 2022
Any hobby, sport or leisure activity you enjoy during the summer months only improve after LASIK. That’s because everything’s more enjoyable with better eyesight – and with freedom from glasses and contacts. Here are the top five ways LASIK could make your summer a whole lot better. If you wear contacts, you already know not… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on June 27, 2022
Many people, such as students and teachers, have more time in the summer to get things done, like home gardening, traveling, bonding with the family and getting more physically fit. It’s also a great time to finally take the plunge on permanent vision correction. 5 Reasons Patients are Getting LASIK This Summer In addition to… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on June 13, 2022
You may have heard it said that the best advertisement is word-of-mouth. More than ever, savvy consumers are paying close attention to the experiences of others when choosing where to spend their hard-earned money. This is why Missouri Eye Institute openly shares patient reviews on MissouriEye.com and our social media pages. While we can offer… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on May 9, 2022
Most sunseekers have gotten the message about protecting their skin from the ravages of the sun. What isn’t always at the top of mind is the need to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays as well. The right sunglasses can block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation from the sun. This is… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on April 18, 2022
If you suffer from dry eye syndrome, you’re familiar with the gritty sensation, the blurriness, and redness even a mild case creates. Missouri Eye Institute is constantly investing in innovative treatments for patients with this condition. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the Systane iLux® treatment by Alcon. The technology gives our patients an effective… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on April 11, 2022
Every year, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), emergency rooms across the United States see approximately 42,000 sports-related eye injuries. That’s one eye trauma in the ER every 13 minutes. Sadly, nearly one-third of these injuries—about 13,500—end with permanent vision loss. In fact, sports-related eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on March 16, 2022
Many eye conditions and diseases that can lead to blurry vision and blindness are preventable – and you have more power in that prevention than you might think. Take these little steps every day, and you’ll go a long way toward keeping your eyes healthy and your vision sharp: Protect them from injury. Sports and… Read More