All About Vision
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...
Eye Surgery Before the Winter Holidays
Choosing when to get eye surgery is a big decision. But, if you are a good candidate for a procedure, undergoing eye surgery can bring you clearer vision and make a better quality of life possible. Here’s why we think now is the perfect time to schedule an appointment...
How Long Does LASIK Last?
If you are curious about the benefits of LASIK, you may have come across those online who claim that the effects of their procedure wore off over time. No part of the human body stays the same during our lifetime, and the eyes are no different. However, there are many...
How Smoking and Vaping Impact Your Eyes
October is Healthy Lung Month, and most people know that the biggest threat to healthy lungs is smoking. However, fewer people know about the negative effects that smoking and vaping have on eye health. Keep reading to learn how smoking and vaping could be impacting...
Screen Time and Dry Eyes
Our reliance on technology has grown substantially in recent years, with the pandemic increasing our daily use of computers, tablets, and phones to an average of 13 or more hours per day. Not only have screens helped us stay connected to people we are unable to see in...