Laser vision correction goes back centuries, as humans have always looked for ways to correct vision. The first eyeglasses appeared in Italy in the 13th century.The first contacts lenses (made from hand-blown glass!) were made in 1888 in Switzerland. Laser vision correction would not come around for roughly another 100 years. Back in the… Read More
Thick, long beautiful lashes are every woman’s dream. However, what you don’t know about these lash extensions might prevent you from ever wanting to get them again. Obviously, putting any foreign object near your eye’s poses a huge threat to the health of your eye, however, eyelash extensions have been known to cause a variety… Read More
May is healthy vision month, a national observance declared by the National Eye Institute in May 2003. Here are a few tips to ensuring the safety and health of your eyes: 1. Get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. During this eye exam, the eyes will be closely examined to detect any vision problems or changes… Read More
If you are working in an environment that involves debris, flying particles/objects, dirt, chemicals, or dust, it is highly encouraged that you wear some sort of protective eyewear, especially if you have recently had LASIK. Contact lenses do not provide protection from eye hazards in the workplace. However, the use of helmets, goggles, eye shields,… Read More
In order to really determine the health of your eyes, eye care professionals will typically conduct a comprehensive dilated eye exam. One of the first parts of the exam will be a test of your vision and a measurement of your prescription. The eye care professional will also most likely examine your eye’s responses to… Read More
We all want to properly take care of our eyes as we age. Sight is our most important sense, and yet we tend to take our eyes for granted until something is wrong with them. Then we panic. But it doesn’t have to be like that. A little prevention can go a long way towards… Read More
Millennium will begin offering Contoura – Alcon’s custom guided topographic treatments. Staying ahead of the curve, is a priority of our Center as we believe patients deserve the most advanced technology possible. Contoura Vision is designed to provide surgeons the ability to perform more personalized laser procedures for patients with nearsightedness, or nearsightedness with astigmatism,… Read More
One of the first questions many people ask when considering Laser Vision Correction (LVC) is, “How much is covered by insurance?” Because LVC is considered an elective procedure, not cosmetic since LASIK doesn’t change your appearance, it is not covered by insurance companies. However some companies may advertise or promote courtesies they have established for… Read More
September is sports eye safety month.An estimated 40,000 sports-related eye injuries occur every year, predominantly with kids under the age of 18. Here’s what parents of athletes need to know so that they can all be prepared in case of an unexpected emergency. The highest risk sports for eye injuries are racquet sports, basketball, baseball… Read More
What is monovision? Monovision is an option often used when patients start to develop presbyopia, a condition causing difficulty reading small print or seeing near objects. Presbyopia starts to become evident in most people between 38 to 48 and worsens with age. To address presbyopia, the doctor may prescribe glasses with bifocal or progressive lenses… Read More
