Anatomy of the Eye
The anatomy of the human body is intricate, and your eye is no different. There are a number of parts in your eye that are essential to how they function and allow you to see the world around you. So, how do they work? Let’s discuss how your eyes function, the parts of your eye… Read More
PRK vs LASIK vs SMILE: What’s the Difference?
There are an abundance of procedures that can be done to improve your eyesight. A few extremely popular options are PRK eye surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and SMILE eye surgery. Each procedure has the same goal and its own host of benefits. But deciding which one is the best option for you can be difficult…. Read More
How Long After LASIK Can I Wear Makeup?
LASIK eye surgery is well-known for being a very quick procedure with a speedy recovery time. It’s only a short while after your surgery that you can get back to your normal routines, including your makeup regime. Many of our patients wonder: how long after LASIK can I wear makeup? What surprises some of our… Read More
What Happens During a Pediatric Eye Exam?
Eye health is vital at any age, but children especially need their vision to learn and develop, both socially and cognitively. That’s why pediatric eye exams should be performed starting early in a child’s life, to ensure that they aren’t developing any vision issues, or, if they do, they can be treated immediately to prevent… Read More
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Max Strus Has Eye Surgery
Max Strus is a professional American basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as one of the first athletes to receive a fairly new procedure known as EVO ICL eye surgery. As someone who struggled with contacts and glasses in his personal and professional life due to myopia, he underwent the surgery to reduce… Read More
2024 Solar Eclipse in Cleveland, OH
If you live in Cleveland, Ohio, then you will be lucky enough to be able to view a total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. If you’re looking to watch, the solar eclipse will last about two hours and 30 minutes, with the path of totality being visible for only three minutes and 50… Read More
Home Remedies for Bloodshot Eyes
Bloodshot eyes, or red eyes, are an extremely common nuisance that can be caused by irritation or injury. They can range anywhere from a mild case that can go away on its own to needing a home remedy to provide relief to needing medical attention. Let’s explore what red eye is, what causes it, how… Read More
How Much Does LASIK Eye Surgery Cost?
LASIK, or laser vision correction, has been performed over 10 million times in the US since it was first approved by the FDA in 1999. It’s a relatively painless, streamlined procedure that changes the shape of the cornea in the eye in order to improve vision and reduce dependency on glasses or contact lenses. It’s… Read More
Color Vision Test
What’s the Purpose of a Color Vision Test? A color vision test—also called a color-blind test—detects what colors a color-blind person might not be able to see. How to Perform a Color Vision Test A color-blind test can be performed at home or in a doctor’s office. It involves looking at a series of colorful… Read More
Visual Acuity Test
What Is Visual Acuity? Visual acuity is your eyes’ ability to see clearly. A distance visual acuity chart measures your far-sighted vision or how well you’re able to see far away. A visual acuity test is performed using the typical letter-number chart that hangs on the wall of any eye doctor’s office. It features various-sized,… Read More