A Perfect Profile: What the Ideal LASIK Candidate Looks Like
In the United States, over 150 million people have a need for corrective eyewear. Because of vision problems, they spend $15 billion on these eye products annually. A lot of that spending goes towards prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. Granted, these items indeed help people cope with and manage their eyesight problems. But they can be quite inconveniencing, as they're easy to lose, misplace, or damage. In fact, in the U.S., eyeglasses are the fourth most commonly-misplaced object! All these said, there's no need to wonder that between 600,000 and 800,000 people in the U.S. get eye LASIK surgery every year. After all, it offers not only long-term vision correction but also life-changing convenience. The question is, are you a good fit for LASIK? Who are good candidates for LASIK in the first place? We'll answer all these questions (and more) in this post, so let's get right to it!
January 10, 2019
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Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat Dry Eyes
If your eyes are constantly irritated, red and inflamed you could be suffering from dry eyes. Find out more about this syndrome and how to treat dry eyes. Are you constantly dealing with dry, itchy eyes? If so, you understand how frustrating the condition is. In very severe cases, dry eyes are much more than a minor inconvenience. The problem can make working difficult and prevent you from relaxing. Dry, sensitive eyes could also lead to other issues if not treated. And while there's no permanent cure for this irritating condition, there are plenty of ways to minimize the symptoms. If you suspect you have dry eyes but aren't sure, keep reading. We're going to cover some of the most common causes and symptoms. We'll also go over how to treat dry eyes.
December 18, 2018
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What to Expect with Cataract Surgery – Before, During & After
Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries in the world today. If you're wondering what to expect with cataract surgery, here's the answer. Living with cataracts used to be a way of life for the majority of people suffering from this condition. When left untreated for too long, vision becomes blurry and difficult to see. Cataracts affect over 24.4 million people in the United States. If you suffer from this disease, you're likely wondering if there's any way to find relief and see properly again. Cataract surgery has grown in popularity over the years. If you've ever considered getting it done but you weren't sure what the surgery entailed, we're here to help. Check out our guide on what to expect with cataract surgery and see how this amazing procedure can help you see again.
December 4, 2018
Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun Offering Eyeglass Replacement for Fire Victims
The recent wildfires that besieged Sevier County have taken an immeasurable toll in terms of lives lost, property damaged or destroyed and people displaced from their homes. Fortunately, the people of East Tennessee are coming together in impressive numbers to assist locals and visitors who were impacted by the fire’s destruction with their contributions of essential goods and services, finances and volunteer hours.
December 2, 2016
Warning Signs For Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steals sight by causing damage to the optic nerve, which carries the images we see to the brain. It was once thought that high eye pressure was the main cause of this optic nerve damage. Although eye pressure is clearly a risk factor, we now know that other factors must also be involved because even people with “normal” IOP (intraocular pressure) can experience vision loss from glaucoma.
January 15, 2016
Did You Know We Do BOTOX?
Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun offer a variety of services that support ophthalmology, including treatments that stop twitching, correct eyelid issues, restore eyelashes, and even reduce wrinkles. One treatment we offer is BOTOX®. Though you'd think this would primarily be offered by cosmetic surgeons, BOTOX also has value for treating eye conditions.
December 11, 2015
How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Checked?
It Depends On How Old--Or How Young--You Are. Regular eye examinations are important for a number of reasons. The most obvious, of course, is making sure that you're able to see to do the things you want to do. Your eyes are continually changing, and regular exams help you and your doctor make corrections to your vision (via glasses, contacts, LASIK or other procedures) to keep your sight the best it can be.
November 23, 2015
Technology Drives Premium Cataract Lens Options
During cataract surgery, the physician replaces the cloudy natural lens in the eye with an artificial one. Cataract surgery is very common and has a high success rate. And new lens technologies are helping to make outcomes better for many cataract patients. Initially, replacement lenses, or intraocular implants (IOLs) were monofocal--they were only capable of focusing at either near or far distance. Patients would use corrective lenses to compensate.
November 10, 2015
Cloudy Vision Developing After Cataract Surgery? You May Need a Posterior Capsulotomy.
Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States, and it has one of the highest success rates…
September 29, 2015
Vision Changes and Retinal Vein Occlusion
What if your vision were to suddenly decrease? Or you suddenly noticed burriness in one eye? You may be suffering from a Retinal Vein Occlusion. This is a blockage in one of the small vessels that transports blood away from the retina. If one of the veins gets blocked, the blockage can create an immediate change in vision.
September 22, 2015