Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on October 4, 2021
For most people, the recurring costs and inconvenience of prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses and contact lenses feels like a necessary evil. After all, LASIK surgery and other laser vision correction procedures cost much more than a pair of glasses or contacts… But do they really? An estimated 150 million Americans must use prescription lenses of… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 19, 2021
More than a third of Americans are affected by astigmatism, which occurs when the corneal surface of the eye is misshapen, causing light to focus incorrectly on the retina. Although most cases are so mild that no corrective action is necessary, others cause blurry vision, poor depth perception, distortion, eye strain, and sometimes headaches. There… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 6, 2021
September is Healthy Aging Month—the perfect time to talk about what you can do now that will keep you (and your eyes) in better shape as you get older. To that end, we’re giving you our top five tips for keeping your eyes young: It goes without saying that you should keep your annual eye… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 23, 2021
Most of us aren’t professional football players, but odds are you either enjoy the sport as a spectator or as an amateur player in your spare time. Well, there’s not one thing you can do on the field or in the stands that you can’t do better with improved vision (at least we haven’t found… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 9, 2021
Between textbooks, chalkboards, laptops and tablets, the educational setting demands a lot from our eyes. In fact, it’s estimated that our visual system is responsible for taking in about 80 percent of the data we process in the learning environment. So, if that system isn’t in good working order, the consequences can be huge. Younger… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 28, 2021
Watching fireworks is a beautiful way to celebrate summer, holidays, and reuniting with loved ones. But if they aren’t correctly handled, fireworks can become dangerous. Keep reading for information on fireworks and eye safety to ensure you can enjoy them for years to come! Eye Injuries Related To Fireworks Fireworks cause around 9,000 injuries per… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 19, 2021
The COVID-19 global pandemic served as a wakeup call for many of us in terms of disease prevention. We learned much about how infections spread and mutate, and steps we can take to protect ourselves and loved ones from contagious diseases. It’s hard-won wisdom, but the knowledge we’ve gathered since the new coronavirus first made… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 12, 2021
Man, do we love summer! You know what else loves summer? Germs. In addition to loads more pollen and dust particles floating on the winds, the soaring mercury and mugginess of the summer months also fuel the growth of bacteria and germs that can give rise to infections and contagious diseases. Washing your hands frequently… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on June 21, 2021
Imagine a summer of sun, water, green grass, mountains, sand—or a whirlwind vacation that takes you through all terrain—with nary a care in the world. Or at least with one less worry. Imagine your summer without glasses or contact lenses! We can’t think of a summer vacation activity that isn’t more fun with better vision…. Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on June 14, 2021
Maybe you’ve seen the ads: “CHEAP VISION CORRECTION” … “$250 LASIK!!!” Sounds like a great deal at first blush, right? Well, trust us when we tell you that eye surgery is not one of those services that should bring out the bargain shopper in you. In order to stay profitable with deeply discounted services, clinics… Read More
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