What is the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase 20/20 vision? For many people, the words “best” or “perfect” come to mind. However, there is a common misconception about what 20/20 vision actually means and how it relates to what you see. This blog will...
Hearing the word surgery, especially in relation to your eyes, can be scary. Considering how critical the eyes are for everyday activities, it makes sense people are curious about the side effects associated with LASIK surgery that can affect your recovery. To help...
Regular eye exams are important for more than just updating your contact lens or glasses prescription. Yes, it’s crucial to see your eye doctor to update your prescription for correcting refractive errors, but routine comprehensive eye exams are also a critical aspect...
When you are diagnosed with a refractive error (a vision problem in which the shape of your eye prevents light from focusing correctly on your retina), you have a choice to make regarding corrective lenses. Do you want to wear contacts or glasses? Making this...
Screening for refractive errors, eye diseases, and vision loss is crucial for maintaining eye health — regardless of how old you are. This makes eye exams a critical part of maintaining overall health, especially for children, whose eyes change more frequently than...
The Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) boasts state-of-the-art surgical lasers, plus a team of professionals focused solely on eye surgery. Laser Iridotomy surgery, a common procedure used to help relieve eye pressure caused by glaucoma, is one of the many cutting-edge...
Cataracts are the result of the natural clouding and hardening of the eye lens and affect more than 24.4 million Americans ages 40 and older. By age 75, approximately half of all Americans have cataracts. The team at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) performs...
Cataract removal is one of the most common operations performed in the United States. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.Quick Facts about CataractsA cataract is a condition which the natural lens in your eye becomes cloudy or yellowed and hardened, resulting in diminished or distorted vision. A cataract is more common as you age.
If you have ever considered facial cosmetic surgery, particularly of the area surrounding your eyes, you want the best person for the job. The ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeons at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) are experts in the field.Our oculofacial plastic surgeons include Dr. Annie Moreau, Dr.
Protecting Your Child’s Eye HealthYour child’s eyesight is precious. From infancy to their teen years, you want to protect them from harm, and that includes preserving healthy vision. Good vision can help your child focus in school and safely enjoy sports and other hobbies.
Common Concerns About LASIK: AnsweredLASIK can be one of the most transformative health decisions you make. Patients who have never been able to see without glasses or contacts often walk away with perfect or near-perfect vision, forever changing their lives. However, the idea of laser eye surgery can be scary for some people.
Eye Institute Physician Saves Vision Through Cataract SurgeryCataracts, when left untreated, impair vision and can lead to blindness. In fact, cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. For many, the development of cataracts is caused by the body’s aging process.