What Is the First Sign of Glaucoma?

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, “Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve.” This eventually leads to blind spots with the risk of complete blindness. There are four major types of glaucoma which include open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, congenital glaucoma, and secondary glaucoma. While there is no cure for glaucoma, the… Read More
Posterior Capsule Opacification: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

Some cataract patients who’ve had an intraocular lens (IOL) implanted during cataract surgery may experience a phenomenon known as posterior capsule opacification (PCO). PCO has similar cloudy vision symptoms as cataracts, making it worrisome for those who’ve recently had surgery. PCO is often referred to as secondary cataracts because the symptoms are similar. However, the… Read More
LASIK Candidacy

Are You a Candidate for LASIK? LASIK—which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis—is a common type of laser vision correction procedure. The first step in the LASIK surgery process is determining whether you’re a good candidate. This candidacy process helps the doctors at Clear Choice Custom LASIK provide the highest-quality, most personalized vision care to… Read More
Nearsightedness vs Farsightedness: How Can I Tell?

When your vision is working properly, you’re able to clearly see objects at varying distances. However, some conditions make it so our eyes have trouble focusing on either near or far objects—or in rare cases, both. These are known as refractive errors, and they interfere with the vision of more than 150 million Americans. Two… Read More
How To Choose a LASIK Surgeon

Your eyes are the window to everything around you. When that window is blurry, you can’t trust just anyone to clear it up. That’s why it’s important to do your research and leave no stone unturned when it comes to eye care. Are you thinking about getting LASIK? Then you’ll want to know how to… Read More
What Can Cause Loss of EyeSight?

Any loss of eyesight can be terrifying. However, loss of eyesight can be slowed, prevented, and treated with the appropriate eye care to help people continue enjoying their life. If you or a loved one is experiencing loss of eyesight, contact the specialists at Clear Choice LASIK today. Types of Vision Loss Vision loss is… Read More
Benefits of PRK Eye Surgery

Tired of forgetting your glasses/contacts when rushing out of your home? Are you finally over having to keep up with prescriptions or being reliant on them for clear vision? Then you’re in the right place. PRK surgery may be the solution to your vision problems. It can also help you live burden-free from glasses and… Read More
When Is It Time For Cataract Surgery?

According to the National Eye Institute, an estimated 24 million Americans are affected by cataracts, which is expected to grow to 38.7 million by 2030. A cataract is an eye disease that occurs when your eye’s clear lens becomes cloudy. Cataracts commonly develop as you age. They’re the leading cause of vision loss in people… Read More
How Long After LASIK Can I Drive?

Before getting LASIK eye surgery, it’s important to make sure you have a plan for your recovery. LASIK has helped millions of people achieve clear vision and free them of their need for glasses and contacts. However, after your surgery, your vision will be blurry immediately after surgery, and your eyes may tear a lot… Read More
How Long After Getting LASIK Should You Wait Before Going Into Water?

Picture this: it’s summer. You’re about to take a refreshing dip in the pool. But before you leap in, you remember your glasses or contacts. Should you remove them? And if you do, how will you see? Navigating water activities while dealing with contacts or glasses is never an easy task. Fortunately, with the help… Read More