Eye surgeons in Raleigh can treat dry eyes. However, in order for you to get the right treatment for dry eyes, the cause of it has to be identified. There are several things that can cause dry eyes.

In our previous post, we discussed how LASIK eye surgery is a relatively safe procedure. LASIK surgeries have a 96% success rate, much higher than that of most common surgeries. However, all surgical procedures come with risks. In order to help you make an informed decision about LASIK, we will discuss some of these below.

The ability to see is our most precious sense. However, one thief is responsible for taking 48% of the world’s vision. The culprit is a cataract, which occur as the eye’s lens becomes clouded, most often because of age.

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.

What if you could achieve sharper reading vision without the use of reading glasses? A relatively new implant, called Kamra, suggests just that. How will it work? This donut-shaped device developed by AcuFocus, Inc., which went on sale this time last year, is implanted in just one eye and is then used to read.

As summer continues, people are preparing their bodies for the beach and pool. The desire to feel and look your best in a bathing suit is quite common. One thing that is often forgotten however, is the need to see your best as well. Glasses and contact lenses can be cumbersome when trying to enjoy all that summer has to offer. By being proactive, you can enjoy your summer in a way you only dreamed of…with the gift of clear vision through LASIK.

A stye is a red bump that forms on the outer edge of your eyelid. It occurs when the dirt or oil block the oil glands. Styes can be annoying to deal with. Fortunately, local eye doctors have several ways that they can treat this problem.

Less than 10 percent of women are aware that they are at a greater risk of suffering from permanent vision loss. The vast majority of women feel they have the same risk as men. This is simply not the case and women need to be aware so they can help prevent vision loss. April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month and as such, it is the perfect time to shed light on the topic of women’s vision loss.

Our eyes are one of the most important tools we use to process the world around us. They allow us to interpret shapes, faces, colors, and depth without touching them—a critical evolutionary advantage. In fact, it is thought that the first animal to gain true imaging would have touched off an evolutionary “arms race”, as any species that didn’t have this special function would have died off quickly. Today, our Raleigh optometrists explain the different parts of the eye and how they work together to help us see.

If your eyes are itchy and irritated, then you may have an infection. You need to make a trip to a local eye doctor as soon as possible if you notice any signs of an infection. There are several types of eye infections.