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Though the origins of laser eye surgery date back nearly fifty years, the constant improvements have resulted in less pain, shorter downtime, and increased visual benefits for patients. How Does Laser Eye Surgery Work? Laser eye surgery has helped millions of people be able to eliminate the need for cumbersome glasses or contacts. There are… Read More

After reading our blog post on the LenSx system, you’ll have learned: What the LenSx system is and how it can help your cataracts What occurs during LenSx cataract surgery and how long the recovery process is What makes someone an ideal candidate for the surgery Traditional cataract surgery has long been deemed safe by… Read More

If you’re experiencing cloudy or blurred vision, especially at night, you may have developed a cataract in at least one of your eyes. Other potential symptoms include: Dimmed, muted colors Eyeglass or lens prescriptions require frequent changes A yellow tint to everything you see Increased sensitivity to light Seeing halos around lights Should you leave… Read More

After reading our guide on the difference between traditional and laser cataract surgery, you’ll know: What a cataract is, its causes, and potential treatments What happens during traditional cataract surgery What happens during laser cataract surgery As laser technology improves, the risk and performance of new surgical methods have far outpaced their traditional counterparts. Still,… Read More

Norman Taylor is, without a doubt, one of Dr. Shelby’s all-time favorite patients. With his positive attitude, humble nature and stellar personality, it’s easy to understand why.   It’s important to note, while LASIK and SMILE are the most well known Laser Vision Correction procedures in the US, PRK is still very relevant and needed…. Read More

Do you have blurry vision or are you nearsighted? Do glasses or contact lenses inconvenience your daily life? Do you often experience dry eye symptoms? Are your eyes intolerant of contact lenses? Do you play contact sports or work on a flight crew, as rescue personnel, or in the military? If you answered yes to… Read More

Whether LASIK or SMILE is the laser vision correction best suited for you, your vision for the future can be sharpened. As you know, LASIK has been helping patients for more than 25 years to see more clearly without glasses. Today we want to tell you about the newest laser vision correction technology coming to… Read More

Steve Rainey thrilled with everything he sees Soon after his 40th birthday, Steve Rainey, of Atlanta, Texas, says his arms “got too short.” Like so many others, he began wearing glasses but as the years passed, he noticed his eyesight grew progressively worse. The estate and financial planner, now 73, began to have trouble seeing… Read More

Understanding your vision is the first step in improving it! Most people deal with some amount and form of unclear vision. From nearsightedness to farsightedness, astigmatism to old age, everyone’s eyes and clarity of vision are different. The more you know about what causes blurry, unclear vision, the better decisions you can make to care… Read More

The VisuMax femtosecond laser enables surgeons to treat a wider range of patients gently and with predictable outcomes During a brief holiday in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Louisiana ophthalmologist Wyche T. Coleman III, MD, was invited to observe a new refractive surgery procedure, which was not yet available in the U.S. After watching a surgeon perform… Read More