Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
It’s long been communicated that we need to eat a healthy and balanced diet for overall health and wellness, however, this messaging is often linked to the avoidance of serious medical concerns. By eating well, we can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and more, but what about some of the more […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
For some, the thought of cataract surgery brings up feelings of uncertainty and concern – the ability to see better with glasses often seems like a better choice compared to the unknown result of post-procedure vision. However, advancements in surgical technology, as well as the implants used, have made cataract surgery quick, easy, and an […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
A morning donut here, a soda with lunch there – nearly every person consumes some level of sugar each day in their normal diet, and yet many of us don’t often think about the effect it can have on our bodies. Simply avoiding candy bars as an afternoon snack isn’t enough to maintain a healthy […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
Much like breathing or the action of our beating heart, the process of seeing is automatic – we don’t have to think about it at all and after an immense amount of small parts all perform their specific functions, we can see the world around us. Similar to any other complicated piece of machinery or […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
Every year people around the world get excited to make resolutions, and whether it’s their goal to exercise more often or finally pick up a new hobby, we all have our sights set on something incredible for 2020. But alongside your other new year resolutions, you might want to consider fitting in one more – […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Dry Eye Treatment
At some point in our lives, we all experience a bit of eye dryness that could include discomfort, blurry vision, or the need to rub them. However for millions of people, these feelings never go away. In fact, it’s estimated that 4.88 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from regular eye dryness. Of […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery
The allure of laser eye surgery leads many people to decide to take the plunge and get rid of their glasses or contacts forever. However, the process is easier said than done, and many patients are surprised to learn that there are multiple options when it comes to correcting their vision. Most have heard of […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery
If you’ve been exploring the idea of LASIK, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen a variety of prices advertised in your local area. Sometimes specials will grace your television that claim to offer complete LASIK for only $500 or even less, so why would anyone else charge more? The idea of laser eye surgery […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
Undergoing cataract surgery is a big decision, but it’s one that will offer immense improvement in one’s vision immediately after the procedure. Before committing to surgery, you and your ophthalmologist will discuss a range of topics including your visual expectations after surgery as well as what type of surgery you will have. However, one important […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery
If you were born after 1999, then you’ve never known life without LASIK. However for the rest of us, this laser surgery was a completely revolutionary idea several decades ago. LASIK, which stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a procedure that reshapes the cornea and as a result, changes one’s prescription. People have gone […]
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