Eye Care

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 [...]

Night Shift is Apple’s iOS 9.3 answer to healthy technology. In four clicks, your phone might just help you sleep better. The Orlando LASIK specialists at Magruder Laser Vision have found that many of their patients use smartphones before bed, which may interrupt their ability to fall asleep quickly. With Night Shift, the “shift” signifies [...]

Traffic in Orlando is a given. Maneuvering from one city block to another may take fifteen minutes when roads are overcrowded. Life would be so much simpler if more people rode to work on bicycles instead of cars. Strap on your helmet – and sunglasses – as you hit the neighborhoods and back roads of [...]

Digital technology improves every day, and most people do not realize how much time they spend looking at desktop screens, tablets, smartphones, and digital displays in restaurants. This constant barrage of multicolored lights and tiny letters as your eyes track the same pattern repeatedly can cause eye strain, especially with the contrast, flickering lights, and [...]

With the advent of summer, most vacationers grab a pair of sunglasses before hitting the beach or driving around in a convertible. However, sunglasses are important eyewear every season of the year. Rather than thinking of your glasses as a fashion statement, the Orlando ophthalmology team at Magruder Laser Vision wants you to view sunglasses [...]