Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, or LASIK is the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S., having helped more than 18 million Americans see clearly since it was approved in 1998. While most people are candidates for the procedure, special considerations must be made as we near and pass 40 years of age.

You may have experienced double vision after a particularly fun party, or an exhausting day at work. But if you’ve noticed that you’re seeing double all the time, without an identifyable cause, it could be an indication of a serious eye issue. Below are some of the most common possible causes of double vision, medically known as diplopia.

Computers might have made working life much easier, but staring at screens all day can do some significant damage to our eyes. In our previous post, we discussed some of the top methods to prevent and relieve eye strain, but had too many to fit in one blog! Here are a few more ways to protect your eyes from computer vision syndrome.

Most people are aware that sunlight contains invisible ultraviolet rays that can harm the skin and eyes. But many people don’t know that the sun’s visible light, primarily blue light, can also damage our eyes and cause macular degeneration. In today’s post, our Raleigh optometrist will explain how blue light, infrared light, and ultraviolet light work, and how they affect our eye health.

Glaucoma, a silent condition that causes damage to the eye’s optic nerve, is often attributed to the buildup of pressure in the eye. A recent study published in Public Health Nutrition evaluated the possible connection between vitamin D levels and open-angle glaucoma. The purpose of the study was to determine if low levels of vitamin D increased incidences of glaucoma.

This Halloween, you might be tempted to complete your perfect costume with bright red zombie eyes, eerie cat eyes, or white zombie eyes. However, think twice before you put a non-prescription item over your corneas. In today’s post, our Raleigh eye doctor explains how decorative contacts can cause eye issues that are downright scary, and some alternative options you can consider.

Like ultraviolet radiation, blue light—the part of the visible light spectrum with the shortest wavelengths and highest energy—can both harm us and help us. Below are some interesting facts about blue light and how it impacts our health, from a Raleigh eye doctor.

For years people with diabetes have had to prick their finger in order to monitor their blood glucose levels. That may soon change as Google and Novartis Alcon team up to create a super contact lens that monitors blood sugar levels.

As spring approaches, Raleigh residents are bracing for the inevitable: an explosion of pollen that paints the town yellow from top to bottom each year. As the “land of the pines,” North Carolina is one of the worst states for those with seasonal allergies, and the City of Oaks makes frequent appearances on “Worst U.S. Cities for Allergies” lists.

If you’re a seasonal allergy sufferer who is already wondering how you’ll get through this year’s pollen onslaught, you’re in good company: between one-fourth and one-third of Americans have seasonal eye allergies. Below are some tips from our Raleigh eye doctor that may help you find some relief.