Can You Use Your FSA/HSA for LASIK?

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Everything these days is more expensive than it used to be. Common household items and every day necessities continue to rise in price. As you manage your finances, inevitably some sort of cost will arise that makes you question whether you will have to pay for the service out of pocket or if there are […]

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How Does Kybella Work?

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Excess fat under the chin is a common aesthetic problem, affecting people of all ages. Submental (under the chin) fat is commonly called a double chin. It can impact the lines of the neck and jawline, add years to your appearance and make a person who is trim and fit look older and overweight. At […]

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What age is best for LASIK

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Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, LASIK for short, is a laser-assisted procedure to correct common refractive errors of the eye. For those who cannot or would prefer not to wear glasses or contacts, LASIK is a life-altering surgery that returns vision impairments to normal. What age is best for LASIK?  LASIK is a surgical procedure to […]

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Is Laser Eye Surgery Right for You?

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More than 60% of American adults need vision correction. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you’re certainly not alone, but you’re likely all too familiar with the hassle of wearing corrective lenses. That’s why laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is so popular. LASIK is a type of laser eye surgery that improves your vision […]

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How to Beat Your Winter Dry Eye

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Does the arrival of winter weather also bring red, itchy eyes? If you notice that your eyes get uncomfortable as the weather turns cold, it could be chronic dry eye, a condition that affects millions of Americans. Dry eye develops when your eyes can’t maintain a healthy tear film. It’s common all year round, but […]

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Get Your Child Started with Routine Eye Care

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Your child’s well-being is your priority from the day they’re born. Regular check-ups with a pediatrician are important as your child grows, and regular eye exams should be part of their health care plan, too. Even if babies and toddlers don’t read or attend school, vision is a crucial element of their developmental processes. But […]

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Understanding the Differences in the Types of Glaucoma

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Your optic nerves are located at the back of each of your eyes. Optic nerves connect your eye to your brain, transmitting images that enter your eye into messages your brain understands.  Your optic nerve is critical for healthy vision. But glaucoma is a very common eye condition that damages optic nerves and impairs vision. […]

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3 Telltale Signs It's an Astigmatism

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About 1 in 3 people have astigmatism. This common refractive error develops when your cornea and lens have mismatched curves, and it distorts your vision at all distances.  In an eye without astigmatism, the cornea and lens are ball-shaped. They reflect light from your environment onto your retina, which is how you see images of the […]

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Eye Care and COVID-19: What You Should Know

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It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed the way our world works, and that includes medical care. Going to the eye doctor should be part of everyone’s routine health care, but the pandemic may have you questioning whether it’s safe to get your eye exam. When it comes to your eye health and your vision, […]

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