The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Facts About Sunshine

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Sunshine has been called the best antidepressant, the best medicine, and the best disinfectant. We couldn’t survive or thrive without it. Just make sure you’re soaking in those rays healthfully. “All things in moderation,” as Benjamin Franklin opined. Shore up your sunny activities by learning the good and bad sides of sunshine. The Good Natural […]

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The True Meaning of Freedom? Freedom to See!

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All men and women are created equal … but not all eyes are. As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, we’re taking stock of all we appreciate about these United States. Our LASIK patients have one extra thing to be grateful for: visual freedom. Freedom from glasses and contacts, freedom from worry and freedom from the […]

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4 Sneaky Signs of Cataracts

Cataracts

June is Cataract Awareness Month. If you’re entering middle age or your senior years, the month is a reminder to become familiar with what cataracts are, your own risks of developing them, the signs and symptoms of cataracts, and what your treatment options are. Cataracts are extremely common. Approximately half of us will have them […]

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Modern LASIK for Graduates: See Your Future Clearly

LASIK

Since 1998, laser-assisted-keratomileusis (LASIK) has helped millions of people across the globe achieve better vision without relying on eyeglasses or contact lenses. LASIK surgery is used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism and is recommended for people who are at least 18 years old, have stable vision, and no serious health conditions. These conditions apply […]

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4 Reasons Why Moms Choose Eye Specialty Group for LASIK

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Aside from the gift of life our moms gave us, there are few gifts greater than the freedom and independence that comes with improved vision.  If you’re considering LASIK for your mom or yourself this Mother’s Day, she’ll be in good hands with Eye Specialty Group. Learn why so many moms trust us with their […]

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4 Painless Ways to Protect Eyes from Injury

Eye Care, Eyes, TIPS

Eyes are so easy to injure … but the good news is that they are also so easy to protect.  While April is Sports Eye Safety Month, it’s a good time to remind all of us (sports enthusiasts or not) it doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to prevent injuries to your eyes.  Just […]

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5 Reasons Why So Many Patients Are Having LASIK This Spring

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Here comes the sun … are you ready for it? More importantly, are your eyes ready? If you have ever considered permanent vision correction, you may have asked yourself, “When is the best time for LASIK?” Everyone’s schedule is different, but in terms of the best time of year for LASIK, many patients choose spring.  […]

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Springtime and Dry Eye: What You Need to Know

Allergies, Dry Eye

So, it’s springtime (yay!) and dry eye syndrome is once again rearing its ugly head (BOO….). If you have long suspected a connection between these two things, you’re right. Spring is when most people with allergies experience the worst of their symptoms. Pollen counts typically peak in April and May, which is also when we […]

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