Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on April 24, 2019
Have you had problems with peripheral vision in both eyes? Do you have intense headaches? Are you experiencing halos around lights? These are all symptoms of glaucoma. Keep reading to learn more about this sneaky eye condition! What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a family of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve. The… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on March 25, 2019
Patients with cataracts can experience a variety of symptoms. It is important to make sure they don’t impact your quality of life. Keep reading for five signs it’s time for cataract surgery! Your vision becomes blurry When a patient has cataracts they can cause blurry vision. With the blurry vision can come glare from lights… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on February 21, 2019
You’ve heard the ads and may know someone who has had LASIK in Springfield, Branson, Joplin, or beyond. There’s a high chance you are wondering if laser eye surgery is a good option for you. Because every eye is unique, there is not a one-size-fits-all answer for whether LASIK is right for you. To begin,… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 20, 2018
Contact lenses have long been the alternative to wearing glasses. But if you’ve worn contact lenses before, you know they still could require just as much care as your glasses. So when it comes to vision correction, which is considered the better choice? Contact lenses are incredibly popular in part because they allow those without… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 24, 2018
It’s no secret athletes can benefit from LASIK eye surgery. Athletes need good depth perception, peripheral vision, and hand-eye coordination when playing their sport. LASIK is a popular procedure. Approximately 596,000 LASIK surgeries were performed in the U.S. in 2015. LASIK eye surgery may not turn you into an Olympic champion, but it can make… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on April 19, 2018
There are a significant number of LASIK eye surgery benefits, and you may know a lot of them if you’ve chosen to undergo LASIK yourself. With LASIK, you no longer have to worry about your glasses when you’re laying down, playing sports, or going out for a night on the town. In fact, LASIK is… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on April 19, 2018
Cataract and refractive surgery are necessary if you have cataracts that are interfering with your everyday life and activities. Cataracts are a clouding of the eye that develops slowly over a series of years and can cause severe visual impairment. However, many Americans who suffer from cataracts may not see the dangers behind this condition… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on April 10, 2018
Lasik eye surgery is a big decision, but it can also be an exciting one. After all, in as little as one appointment you’ll no longer have to worry about the morning hunt for your specks or your glasses fogging in the winter after you enter a building. But before you make the big vision… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on February 6, 2018
Lasik eye surgery, also known as laser eye surgery, is a common procedure that corrects a patient’s vision. In a single visit, patients are able to forgo their glasses, and most leave the procedure capable of seeing with 20/20 vision. If you’ve been considering Lasik eye surgery, you’re not alone. It’s projected that up to… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on February 1, 2018
Approximately 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness in the U.S. are the result of glaucoma, a condition where pressure increases within the eye and causes nerve damage. Once glaucoma has caused damage to the eye, the effects can’t be reversed. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to identify the disease until a patient is… Read More
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