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Do you find yourself struggling with the decision of whether or not to consider vision correction? The odds are that if you wear glasses or contacts, you’ve thought about it at least once. It is a big decision – any kind of elective procedure is. Part of making your decision must include selecting the right [...]

I was at crossroads. My contact lenses were becoming more and more annoying on a daily basis. They were feeling rough against the surface of my eyes and didn’t seem to be fitting properly any longer. I was wearing my glasses more often which posed a different issue. Living in Florida and going in and [...]

Being unable to comprehend the written word is one of the most challenging obstacles anyone can face. Vision is actually the most dominant sense in humans as it permits us to import more than 80% of the information we learn and, ultimately, store. If vision is blurry or if focus is not attainable, the ability [...]

When most people are asked to think of a sport that requires outstanding vision, the first thing that usually pops into their mind is golf. Let’s face it, a small ball being hit into the air and hopefully landing near a small hole in the ground (or hopefully in the hole) requires excellent vision (Props [...]

Halloween is rapidly approaching. For some, Halloween is their once a year opportunity to transform into someone (or something) else. People spend enormous amounts of money to create authentic costumes right down to changing the color of their eyes. Orlando Ophthalmologist, Dr. Brock Magruder, wants you to know that you should never use colored costume [...]

Wearing contact lenses or prescription glasses is not conducive to playing many sports. In the past 10 years, there has been a tremendous increase in Orlando LASIK procedures being performed on athletes throughout the Central Florida area. The popularity of LASIK among athletes results from their desire to be at the top of their game. [...]

The first pair of contact lenses is rumored to have been created in 1887. It is said that they were clumsy, ill-fitting, and painful to wear. Since then, the science of contact lenses has come a very long way. Thin, lightweight, and breathable materials have replaced hard, non-porous glass, and they can be worn for [...]

Orlando’s local art scene has always intrigued Dr. Magruder and his family. His interest in art has translated into the Magruder Laser Vision office space. Dr. Magruder says, “My family and I have always been connected to the local arts community and it just made sense that our building could help support that.” To help [...]

Cell phone design has changed dramatically since their introduction in the late 1980s. From big and heavy with long antennas, and no screens to small, sleek, and lightweight without antennas, the industry has made phenomenal strides towards providing consumers with the highest quality resolution screens possible. The debate rages on, however, regarding screen size and [...]

You have heard the success stories and done all the research. You’ve decided to schedule a consultation with Dr. Brock Magruder of Magruder Laser Vision to see if you are a good candidate for eye laser surgery in Orlando to correct your vision. You are, however, also keenly aware of your finances and that most [...]

It is one thing to say that LASIK is the most popular option for patients wishing to restore their vision and ditch wearing glasses, and it’s quite another to have the data to support the success of LASIK in Orlando. Dr. Brock Magruder of Magruder Laser Vision asked patients to voluntarily participate in a progressive [...]

The Sunshine State is world-renowned for its hot sun and sandy beaches. As a native Floridian, Dr. Brock Magruder, the top eye surgeon in Orlando, knows how important wearing sunglasses is to your eye health. But what do you really know about choosing an appropriate pair of sunglasses? How do you know what protection you [...]