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Chronic dry eye plagues millions of Americans each year. Often a symptom of aging, dry eyes can affect both men and women. Although annoying and irritating, dry eye isn’t usually serious and can be treated at home. Some extreme cases can be taken care of by your local eye specialists, Doc Brock and Dr. Mike. [...]

We are always excited to share information about the latest eye health news. New studies show there is a positive relationship between eating eggs and eye health. Eggs are rich in nutrients and seem to be supplying people with vital vision therapy, thanks to a host of compounds they contain. Take a look at some [...]

When you’re traveling, that is typically when you realize how annoying it can be to wear contact lenses. You have to remember to bring your case, your backup glasses, and figure out how to pack contact solution according to TSA guidelines. Life would be so much easier if you just had perfect vision. Explore your [...]

You may go in for a yearly eye exam or figure that with perfect vision, you don’t need to get your eyes checked, but that’s not always the case. There can be other reasons to seek out help from your eye doctor that go beyond a simple vision test. If you experience eye pain that [...]

Did you know that computer screens, smartphones, tablets, televisions and other digital devices all give off blue light? Do you know what this means for your eye health? Especially for people that wear corrective lenses? As reliance on digital devices grows, ophthalmologists are seeing more complaints about eye strain and eye fatigue. Digital devices expose [...]

Commonly held wisdom says all it takes is a carrot to maintain perfect vision. But it actually takes more than a single veggie to boost your eye health. Magruder Laser Vision has been teaching patients about the connection between healthy foods and eye health and providing LASIK to patients at risk for eye damage. Bright [...]

When you’re heading to the office, the store and going about your everyday life, then eyeglasses may not seem so bad. But in the moments when you get to enjoy passions like rock climbing, skiing, or even just going for a run, it can be annoying to have your glasses bouncing around your face and [...]

Children who grow up wearing glasses may want to switch to contact lenses as they become teenagers. Teens are notoriously self-conscious about appearance, and contact lenses can help them feel more confident. Contact lenses can also eliminate or reduce having broken glasses on the playground and glasses getting left behind at various events and activities. [...]

Did you know that some type of vision loss will affect nearly everyone at some point? Sight is a precious sense that too many take for granted. The leading ophthalmologists at Magruder Laser Vision have seen patients with a variety of treatable and untreatable eye problems in their decades of experience. Look at just 4 [...]

Working all day at a computer has given you a headache. You just want to go home and relax by playing an online game or watching television. Unfortunately, many people play out this scenario every day and compound their eye strain problems. It is easy and comfortable to be lulled into a screen for instant [...]

As you mature, your eye’s lens develops small bits of protein that progressively discolor. Starting tiny and growing with time, these spots become more and more difficult to see through, and driving at night can become dangerous and almost impossible. We understand the changes your eyes are experiencing, and as an added bonus, there is [...]

If you’re plagued with spots or strings, you may be wondering what these mysterious objects are and why they occur. They are known as “floaters.” Here are some ideas of why they happen and what you can do to help them. It is the easiest to spot floaters when looking at a blank background, such [...]