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Why does the military do PRK eye surgery instead of LASIK?

That was true at one time but not much now. In most branches of the American military LASIK and PRK are both routinely performed on active personnel. There are few LASIK disqualifications of military applicants including for aviation. Furthermore, even most of these are reversed upon application...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 14 Jan 2024

Am I legally blind? My right eye is -12.50 and my left is -9.25. And when I asked a LASIK counselor they said that my right eye will never be 20/20.

Well, there are actually several different issues at work here, so a "Yes or No" answer is not possible. First: What does it mean to be "legally blind?" In most states, if you have distance visual acuity less than 20/200 that is not correctable with glasses/contact lenses, you...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 12 Jan 2024

Is double-vision in one eye after LASIK dangerous?

It may not be dangerous, but it is definitely not normal. Called "monocular diplopia," its appearance after LASIK without its fading away indicates there is a problem. It could be due to a wrinkle in the LASIK flap (called "striae") or could indicate there is...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 31 Dec 2023

Could You Have an Allergy to Contacts? How to Know and What to Do

The phrase "allergic reaction" might conjure up images of hives or the sudden sensation of restricted airways, but did you know that an allergy can develop slowly? In fact, you could gradually become allergic to things you use every day, like your soap, favorite beverage,...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 17 Dec 2023

Deciphering Your Eyeglass Prescription

Following an official eye exam with an optometrist, you are usually handed a copy of your eyeglass prescription, which contains information that a lab requires to make a pair of glasses to correct your unique vision problems. This prescription often appears rather cryptic, however, so...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 17 Dec 2023

Can a scar on the eye be removed with laser surgery?

I assume you mean a scar on the cornea of the eye. To a large degree a fibrotic scar can be removed with an excimer or femtosecond laser. But it depends on how deep the scar is and also how close to the line of vision...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 03 Dec 2023

Why do ophthalmologists go to med school while optometrists do not?

Mostly for historical reasons during the parallel development of the two fields. Optometry developed out of the optical business when opticians would make and grind lenses. Certain opticians developed further training programs so as to be able to "refract," (measure eyes for the glasses prescription). As...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 03 Dec 2023

Do people who are blind who all of a sudden gain eyesight feel overwhelmed with colors, seeing how people really look like, etc.?people really look like, etc.?

There are actually extremely few recorded cases of a "blind" person getting back their sight. The most common situation (depending what one means by "blind")is when a person with advanced cataracts has them fixed with successful IOL (Intraocular Lens Implant) surgery. But for these people,...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 19 Nov 2023

Eye Conditions from Stress

Are you feeling stressed out? Most of us endure stress in our busy lives, and eye conditions from stress are common. Excessive stress can affect your overall health, including your eye health and vision. How? Here are three eye conditions related to stress: Eye Strain and...

in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 19 Nov 2023

What is the perfect vision score?

Many people think that 20/20 means "perfect vision." But "20/20" really just means "normal distance vision." The number ratio we are all familiar with such as "20/20" or "20/40" or even "20/400" are measures of distance visual acuity, or sharpness. They do not give any idea of what...

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