Since LASIK was approved by the FDA in the early 1990’s, the procedure has grown to become the most widely-performed eye surgery in the United States. LASIK is a surgical procedure performed on the eye to correct an individual’s vision and reduce dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, which […]
Myopia or nearsightedness is among the most common eye problems and is characterized by one’s inability to see distant objects, but they can clearly see close objects. The failure to see objects clearly at a distance occurs as a result of the eye becoming elongated and consequently altering the manner in which light enters the […]
Childhood and the teenage years should be filled with running, jumping, swimming and an array of other active verbs. Yet for a growing segment of the younger U.S. population, myopia – otherwise known as nearsightedness – makes glasses or contacts a necessity, which can limit sports and play activities. A little known alternative could be […]
