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Many headaches are caused by eye strain, which can be alleviated by something as simple as adding task lighting to your work surface. On the other hand, some headaches are more serious and better suited for an appointment with ophthalmologists at Magruder Laser Vision.

Snowbirds come to Florida’s beautiful beaches to slather their bodies with sunscreen and relax under an umbrella. Sometimes, though, they forget to protect their eyes from the sun’s penetrating rays. Your Orlando ophthalmologist, Doc Brock, has a handful of great ideas on how you can protect your eyes while taking in your favorite activities. Spectator [...]

People don’t commonly remember the runner-up in a contest, the silver medalist, or the second banana in a comedy team. Doc Brock at Magruder Laser Vision strives to set the bar higher well before any other Orlando ophthalmologist, in order to give his patients the best, most cutting-edge technology. Below are highlights from Magruder’s long [...]

Wouldn’t it be great if you could wake up in the morning and check the time or turn off the alarm without fumbling for your glasses first? This worry can be eliminated with either implantable contact lenses or an Orlando LASIK procedure offered by Doc Brock and his staff at Magruder Laser Vision. While LASIK [...]

As travel time comes to a head, you may not realize what constitutes as detrimental to your eyes. Orlando ophthalmologist, Doc Brock, understands that vacations can lead to eye trauma if your eyes are not properly maintained. The list below gives a few suggestions on how you can protect your eyes while traveling and enjoying [...]

A few of your friends have raved about their new and improved vision from their recent Orlando LASIK treatment at Magruder Laser Vision. You, however, have remained a little doubtful about this procedure, which is completely normal. In order to overcome your fear of the unknown, it’s time to learn the facts about this safe [...]

The conjunctiva is a superficial layer on the outside of the eye that covers the sclera, “the white part,” of the eye. It extends about halfway back around the eye, and then folds forward to form the inner covering of the upper and lower eyelid. In other words, it covers all surfaces of the eye [...]

An allergic reaction is an overreaction from your body’s immune system to something from the environment that it is exposed to. Allergies can be due to certain types of food, pollen, pet dander, or medication. The immune system may respond to some of these allergens by affecting the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of [...]

Since computers have become an integral part of most businesses, almost every employee uses some form of computer to perform some, if not all, job duties. With more employees relying on computers, eye strain has become a problem for 50-90% of employees who use these technologies. Symptoms related to eye strain range from: dry eyes, [...]

Many people wonder how long it will take after a LASIK to see more clearly. The answer is immediately. Right after the procedure is performed, most patients can already see a significant improvement in their vision. As the medicated drops wear off, though, you may experience some discomfort as if something is in your eye. [...]

Many people dream of better vision and think about how wonderful waking up and seeing the world without reaching for glasses or dragging to the bathroom to pop in contacts would be. An Orlando LASIK procedure performed at Magruder Laser Vision is probably less expensive and much safer than you realize, and the results will [...]

Summertime in Florida brings tourists… and mosquitoes. The Zika virus is on the mind of many tourists and locals alike, and its impact has affected worldwide populations. Many people associate the Zika virus with pregnant women, but it can affect anyone who comes in contact with the vector of the Zika virus – the Aedes [...]