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 June 5, 2022
Cataract surgery is one of the most safe and most successful eye procedures and is performed to restore clear vision affected by cataracts. Recently, advances in technology have allowed surgeons to remove cataracts with lasers. Unlike traditional cataract surgery, laser technology does not use blades. Instead, it utilizes advanced lasers, making it more precise and… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on May 24, 2022
Eye exams are vital for maintaining your visual health. They allow your eye doctor to check your eyes for any conditions that may need treatment to avoid vision changes. Eye exams are also a fantastic opportunity to ask any questions you may have and learn more about your eyes. Keep reading to learn five of… 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 29, 2022
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions. It can result from too much screen time, side effects of some medications, and many other reasons. This eye condition can also cause different symptoms to present in different people. Keep reading to learn more about what happens when you have dry eyes! Symptoms… 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 31, 2022
Although certain factors can make someone higher risk for glaucoma, it is something that everyone should be routinely checked for. Once it develops, glaucoma will slowly progress if left untreated, causing slow permanent vision loss. The progress of the condition is often so gradual that vision loss goes unnoticed, giving glaucoma the morbid nickname “the… 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
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on March 7, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximately 34.3 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes. And roughly half of them – more than 16 million people – have a smoking-related disease, including pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases. But damage from cigarette smoke doesn’t stop at the lungs and heart (although that’s… Read More
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