Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on December 6, 2017
It’s always a challenge to find the right gift for the right person during the holidays. You want to get your loved one something that’s meaningful, useful, and will last them a lifetime. Think of giving your loved one the gift of LASIK eye surgery this season. LASIK is an incredibly popular procedure. Up to… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on November 13, 2017
Glaucoma is a degenerative condition of the eye that causes damage to the optic nerve and may eventually result in blindness. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, up to 3 million Americans are estimated to suffer from glaucoma with only 1.5 million being aware of their condition. Fortunately, this potentially blinding disease is perfectly treatable… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on October 31, 2017
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States, second only to cataracts, and has been known to affect up to 3 million Americans and many more who go undiagnosed. Glaucoma is caused by an increase in fluid in the eye, which becomes blocked and puts pressure on the optic nerve. The… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 26, 2017
Cataracts most often appear in those Americans over the age of 40. These impairments of the eye are often age-related and result in blurred vision or temporary blindness. Fortunately, there are vision correction options available to you and the success rate for cataract surgery is as high as 98%. Yet there are ways you can… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 30, 2017
Cataracts are an eye condition that often occurs in patients over the age of 40. Cataracts happen when the natural lens in your eye gradually becomes opaque. This can cause blurred and cloudy vision that may impair your eyesight or cause blindness in extreme cases. There are three types of cataracts. These include: The cortical… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 28, 2017
Every year, millions of Americans receive corrective eye surgery to fix problems they experience with their vision, including glaucoma and cataracts. Because of more serious conditions such as these, it’s easy to forget that blurred vision is also considered a vision problem. In 2015 alone, up to 21 million people around the world received LASIK… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 4, 2017
Glaucoma is an eye condition that can be severe enough to cause blindness. Many Americans have it, but don’t actually exhibit any symptoms so they are forgoing treatment. In fact, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, it is estimated that a staggering 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma, but only half of those people have… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 2, 2017
Of all the cases of blindness in the United States, glaucoma accounts for 9 to 12% and is the leading cause of blindness in those Americans over the age of 60. Unfortunately, glaucoma may be difficult to detect without the assistance of an eye doctor. Therefore, it’s important to go for a routine eye exam… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on June 22, 2017
Baseball is one of America’s greatest pastimes. And with great pastimes comes great responsibility on behalf of the athletes that play the sport. Baseball players often cause their careers or health to suffer when they don’t take proper care of themselves. With proper technique and physical care, a baseball player will be able to prolong… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on June 20, 2017
If you’ve endured a lifetime of vision issues and are tired of wearing contacts or glasses on a daily basis, you may have considered looking into LASIK eye surgery. In 2015, 21 million LASIK eye surgeries were performed worldwide by certified laser eye surgeons and have become a popular choice for those looking to improve… Read More
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