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Lasik: Is it True, Wounds and Flaps Never Heal?
Myth: A common concern about Lasik surgery is that the corneal flap will never heal. To break it down quite simply…give it some time. In the early days after Lasik, wounds should be…
Should I Expect to Be Patched Up after Laser Eye Surgery?
There are a whole lot of things patients think about whenever they start to come to terms with their visual miscues. Wearing glasses may not be the end of the…
When to Seek Help for Diabetic Eye Disease
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects nearly 26 million Americans. Diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness in diabetics, occurs in about 80 percent of diabetics….
Love at the Caster Eye Center
Not only does Dr. Caster help transform lives every day with the amazing results of Custom Wavefront Lasik, he has also forever changed the lives of two of his loyal…
I want to see better without all this hassle. I hate my bifocals, and when I wear my contacts I need reading glasses on top of them (I am 48 years old!). What can I do?
Lasik laser vision correction can correct your vision in the same way that your contacts do. We can eliminate your contact lenses and give you excellent distance vision, without glasses or contact lenses. Because you are over 45 years old, you have an additional problem that younger people do not have, which is the farsightedness […]
Eye Rubbing is Really, Really Bad for Your Eyes
Got an eye itch? Are you feeling the urge to rub or scratch your eyes? Well, if so then there is a good chance that you are further damaging your eye and harming your vision. Most of us on a daily basis find ourselves rubbing our eyes throughout the day whether it be when we […]
Rubbing Your Eyes is Bad, Bad, Bad
Many people like to rub their eyes. They get sore, feel a little itchy, and a good rub makes them feel a lot better. Many of my patients like to rub their eyes in the morning just as a part of waking up. What almost everyone (except your eye doctor) doesn’t know is how bad […]
Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis
onjunctivitis is one of the most common and easily treatable ocular conditions affecting both adults and children. To ensure complete clearing of the condition, it is important to differentiate between allergic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivtis (VKC) and other diseases that may have similar symptoms. Allergic conjunctivitis, VKC and diseases, such as uveitis and chalazia, require different […]
Vision in Preschoolers
Vision disorders are the fourth most common disability in the United States and comprise the most widespread handicapping condition in childhood. Early detection of vision problems, such as amblyopia, strabismus, and significant refractive error, ensures effective treatment and arrest the further development of many of these conditions. Yet <15 % of preschool children undergo a […]
LASIK: A Viable Choice for Patients Over 40
Baby boomers who want to rid themselves of their contact lenses should consider laser in-situ kertomileusis (LASIK) surgery as a viable option. Although LASIK traditionally has been considered less effective in individuals >40 years of age, a study shows new techniques offer better outcomes for middle aged and older patients. In this retrospective consecutive cases […]
Refractive Surgery Eliminates Glasses for Many Astigmatic Patients
Thanks to continued advances in refractive surgery tools and techniques, glasses and contact lenses are fast becoming obsolete for many patients with astigmatism. Patients with undetected astigmatism often experience headaches, fatigue, eyestrain and blurred vision at all distances. Because astigmatism may not be recognized as the cause of these symptoms, this condition may go undiagnosed […]
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