During a game on Tennessee's court in 2021, Cameron Brink, a sophomore for Stanford, faced difficulties and fell short of her usual performance. The struggle began when one of her contacts fell out, leading to an eye infection. This incident prompted Brink to contemplate more...
In the world of modern vision correction, the last quarter-century has witnessed an eyecare revolution that has transformed millions of lives: LASIK. As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the FDA approval of LASIK, the team at Laser Eye Center (LEC) of Silicon Valley is excited...
Many patients over the age of 40 have difficulty seeing objects that are close-up. Even people who have never been nearsighted or farsighted develop near vision problems, and eventually need to buy over-the-counter reading glasses for everyday things like reading a book or looking at...
There are many chronic health problems unique to the modern office workplace. Whereas factory workers and manual laborers must fear falling rebar or toxic exposure, indoor workers are afflicted by sedentary conditions that are slow developing but still severe. This can include back pain, carpal...
Wavefront LASIK is a customized LASIK procedure designed to yield highly accurate results, and to provide better night vision to patients who need it. Wavefront technology is often more precise than standard LASIK treatment, and if you are concerned with low-light vision or driving at...
One of the most common side effects of LASIK surgery is temporary discomfort caused by dry eyes. Some patients who undergo LASIK experience “dry-eye” symptoms such as light sensitivity and a burning sensation until their eyes heal fully from the surgery, usually after about 6...
Safety is the most important factor in determining whether any patient is an ideal candidate for LASIK surgery. While LASIK is an FDA-approved procedure with a very high success rate, most patients want to know that the surgery is as safe and foolproof as possible. The...
If you’ve researched LASIK surgery on the Internet, you’ve probably seen that there is a wealth of contradictory information out there. Opinions on the safety and effectiveness of LASIK run from “you may go blind” to “there is no risk and no side effects”. Side effects...
Vision problems among young children are far more common than you would think. Many kids under the age of 10 live with mild to moderate nearsightedness for several years before their visual impairment is first detected, often by someone else. Part of the reason for this...
Lots of people wear sunglasses because they are trendy. They focus on appearance or brand name rather than UV protection, and that can be dangerous. Because studies show that people don’t protect their eyes from the sun nearly enough. There is no reason you can’t pick...
