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Less than 30 years ago, Americans had no choice when their vision became presbyopic; their doctors prescribed “readers”, or bifocals, to correct their vision. The staff at Magruder Laser Vision wants you to know that this condition is now treatable with a number of outpatient vision correction procedures that will make your life easier.
Over the decades, since RK was the main procedure used for vision correction, some patients may have noticed that their prescription has drifted. They may once again need glasses or contacts lenses for their best vision, but that doesn’t have to be the only option anymore.
Creepy costume lenses might add a spine-tingling thrill to your Halloween costume, but wearing costume contact lenses without a prescription can lead to serious eye infections or permanent vision loss.
People brag about it all the time, boasting of having 20/20 vision. What does 20/20 really mean? Does it really equate to having what’s considered to be perfect vision?
Accidents happen everday, but some can’t be fixed with a bandaid. Find out what to do if your eye becomes the emergency.
Learn what eye conditions should keep you on the ground and which won’t interfere with air travel.
Looking for a bargain is great for items like clothes and kitchen appliances. If they break or stop working, you just throw them away and go back on the hunt. The same cannot be said when you are shopping for medical care.
Learn about the commom misconceptions of cataracts. We break down the five most common myths.
Did you know that most people are perfect candidates for LASIK before they ever graduate college? Find out more about getting vision correction sooner than you think.
As you send your kids back to school this month for more time with screens and books, Magruder Laser Vision and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are arming parents with the facts, so they can make informed choices about their children’s eye health.
These six tips can help keep students seeing 20/20 throughout college!
Everyone of any age and any degree of skin pigmentation is susceptible to UV damage. Find out if you’re affected by one of these four factors.