LASIK or Cataract in Columbia, SC

Have you ever wondered why your eyes are so dry? Most people attribute dry eyes to their environment or wearing contacts. Let’s take a moment to consider the other factors that may be causing your dry eye problems. Why are my eyes so dry? Dry eyes can be caused by environmental factors and those who wear contacts may be more prone to the condition. These are not the only two origins of this pesky condition. Causes of dry eye could be from: A medical condition Dehydration Gender Sorry ladies, but you are more prone to dry eye than men. The phenomenon of menopause or pregnancy can be a culprit. Medications used for birth control and the aging process can be a trigger for dry eyes to develop. Even people with a vitamin A deficiency can suffer. Of course, contacting an ophthalmologist at The Eye Center in Columbia, SC can help you to make this determination. How to Say Goodbye to Dry Eye Because of the aggravating, painful, and sometimes debilitating nature of...

There are several different types of Lasik eye surgery, which is why determining which Lasik surgery is right for you can be a difficult task. Refractive surgery can eliminate the need to use glasses or contact lenses to see. This includes the correction of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism or the abnormal curvature of the eye, and presbyopia (inability to read close up). Common Lasik procedures include Thin-Flap Lasik, Epi-Lasik, or AST, which reshape the cornea of the eye. On the other hand, other procedures such as Prelex or Presbyopic Lens Exchange changes the lens within your eye. This is common for individuals with astigmatism or those who use bifocal glasses or contact lenses. Start off with these steps when considering Lasik eye surgery: 1 - Determine Candidacy for Lasik The Lasik surgeons at The Eye Center suggest that the ideal candidate is a patient in their 20s or 30s who does not have trouble reading up close. Patients ...