All About Vision
Avoid Vision Scares this Halloween
Dressing up in creative costumes and trick-or-treating are just two fun things to look forward to in October. But your Halloween can take a frightening turn if you don’t take proper precautions. Both costume contact lenses and extravagant eye makeup can pose scary...
What to Know Before Your LASIK Consultation
Wearing glasses or contacts can be just another part of life or even a fun fashion statement for some. For others, they can feel like a nuisance. If you fall under the latter category, you may have considered LASIK eye surgery to reduce your reliance on eyeglasses....
Everything You Need to Know About IOLs
If you or a loved one have been considering cataract surgery, you have probably come across the term ‘intraocular lens.’ You may have asked yourself, “What is an intraocular lens?” To put it simply, intraocular lenses (IOLs), also known as implantable lenses, are...
Practice Firework Safety this Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, it can be easy to forget something as important as firework safety with all of the festivities. Around 15% of fireworks injuries are eye injuries, with the most severe injuries causing permanent vision loss and eye...
Can Cataracts Grow Back? And Other Common Questions About Surgery
Happy Cataract Awareness Month! This June, the Columbus Laser & Cataract Center team wants to bring you all the information you need to know about cataracts and cataract surgery. Is cataract surgery scary? For many people, the idea of any surgery is intimidating....
Are You a Poor Candidate for LASIK? AST Might Be Right for You
LASIK is a household name and rightfully so—over 10 million Americans have chosen this surgery to improve their vision without contacts or glasses. But there’s another procedure out there that can also deliver excellent results. Advanced Surface Treatment, or AST, is...
Rubbing Your Dry Eyes: Helpful or Harmful?
When your eyes feel dry (especially with the spring allergy season), it can be tempting to remedy your discomfort by rubbing them with your hands. But is this habit helpful? Read on to see why people rub their eyes and why it can cause more harm than good. Why do...
What is the Average Age for Cataract Surgery?
As people age, changes in health and appearance are natural. Cataracts are one of the most well-known vision changes in aging adults, occurring naturally and gradually as proteins in the eye's lens become cloudy. This process can cause blurry vision, light...
Fall in Love With Your Post-LASIK Vision
LASIK can be a quality-of-life changing procedure. Fortunately, LASIK is a quick surgery with a typically mild and uncomplicated recovery process. While the recovery period may be relatively short, it is essential to take care of your eyes after LASIK so you get...
Association Found Between Cataract Surgery and Lower Risk of Dementia
Cataracts, or the gradual clouding of the eye lens, is very common in older adults. More than 90% of people over the age of 65 in the United States will develop them. Luckily, cataracts are very treatable. Surgical operations to remove cataracts are 90% effective in...
New Year, New Vision! Preparing for Laser Eye Surgery
It’s a new year, which means that now is the perfect time to invest in your health by improving your vision! LASIK and ASA (advanced surface ablation, also known as advanced surface treatment) are surgeries that correct refractive errors so you can see clearly. If...
Busting Myths About Cataract Surgery
In the past, cataract surgery required large incisions, general anesthesia, and a long recovery period. Since then, cataract surgery has advanced significantly to become one of the most commonly performed and successful surgeries in the world. But outdated ideas about...