Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Dry Eye Treatment
If you’ve ever experienced a heavy feeling in your eyes, have found them to be excessively watery, or conversely deal with dryness and itching all day long, you might be ready to scream. Our eyes are incredibly sensitive, and even the slightest issue outside of the norm can cause a plethora of concerns. For individuals […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Ophthalmologist
Deciding who we visit for our medical care is an important process, and while we may be able to make arbitrary selections about what we watch on television or where we eat dinner out, selecting an eye doctor should be a task that includes research and thoughtful consideration. If you’re looking for a new eye […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
Sometimes the perfect meal deserves a glass of wine, and a special occasion or weekend trip might involve some of your favorite cocktails or champagne. While drinking alcohol every so often may lead to a slower pupil reaction, eye twitching, or can further encourage dry eye symptoms, it can be a relatively harmless social activity. […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
It’s been ingrained in our minds from a young age that smoking is a major health concern and should be avoided at all costs. Yet for those who smoke on a regular basis, quitting is so much easier said than done. Your friends and family may have wanted you to quit for a long time, […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
For Successful Cataract Surgery, One Specific Lens Stands Above the Rest If the idea of needing to undergo cataract surgery for one or both of your eyes brings up a lot of questions, you can rest assured that the technology used to improve your vision has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Working […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Uncategorized
In years past, the idea of cataract surgery was one that only seemed appropriate during the later stages in life. Everyone will end up developing cataracts, and since they get worse and obstruct your vision as you age, it makes sense that patients would typically undergo surgery after the age of 70 or so. However, […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
Like with most surgeries, the intent of cataract surgery is to remove a part of your body that’s no longer functioning as it should. The natural lens is a part of your eye that helps you to see clearly at all distances. As we age, our natural lens becomes hardened and opaque, making it difficult […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
Learn more about cataracts, the causes of cataracts, what to expect before and after surgery, and about the cataract surgery procedure with this infographic. Click here to view the PDF version.
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery
All laser vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, work by reshaping the cornea – clear front part of the eye – to improve how well a person sees. By reshaping the cornea, light traveling through the front part of the eye is properly focused onto the retina located in the back of the eye. There are […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Ophthalmologist
Choosing an eye doctor is an important step toward taking care of your eyes and vision. Eye doctors help to protect your precious sense of sight and help you to have the best vision possible. When choosing an eye doctor, it is important to understand the different types of eye doctors and the skills each […]
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