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Foods for Healthy Eyes and Healthy Vision

Antioxidants are substances that help protect cells against damage from harmful free radicals which the body produces when it is exposed to harmful elements such as sunlight, cigarette smoke and air pollution. The protective qualities of antioxidants are … See more

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5 Tips for a Lifetime of Healthy Vision

WebA lifetime of healthy vision is something everyone wants, but we don’t always take the steps needed to help make it a reality. The outbreak of COVID-19 has put …

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Tips for Your Virtual Eye Exam Visit

WebAs discussed in our earlier post Coronavirus and Your Eyes: Tips for Caring for Your Eyes, you may find yourself needing the care and advice of your eye doctor to …

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How Long is LASIK Recovery

WebThe majority of patients have a short LASIK recovery period. The surgery is quick (less than 10 minutes for each eye), minimally invasive, and relatively painless. …

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8 Common LASIK Questions Answered

WebAn unexpected side effect of the pandemic has been the emergence of bothersome eye issues. From mask-related foggy glasses and dry eye to contact lens …

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Balancing the Cost of Vision Care: Making the LASIK Decision from …

WebWith prices for everything from gas to groceries and even eyeglasses fluctuating wildly in this economy, individuals, families, and businesses face several …

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PRK Recovery Time: What to Expect

WebThe surface layer of cells of the eye takes about 3-to-5 days to heal and during this time your vision is likely to be blurry. The vision may be quite good …

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The Risk of Microbial Keratitis From Contacts & LASIK RSC

WebMicrobial keratitis is a relatively rare complication associated with contact lens use, as well as LASIK postoperatively. It is an infection of the cornea, the surface of …

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Dark Chocolate Benefits Eyesight Refractive Surgery Council

WebDark chocolate contains higher amounts of flavanol compounds and the study showed dark chocolate conferred more benefits than milk chocolate. Specifically, those …

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What is Digital Eye Strain

WebResearch from The Vision Council shows more than 83 percent of Americans use digital devices for more than two hours per day and over half (53 percent) report …

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Does Vision Insurance Cover LASIK

WebWhile most of the benefits relate to eye exams and prescription eyewear, some plans offer additional savings. Some of the larger vision insurance carriers offer …

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Beyond the Price Tag: The Value of Vision Correction Surgery

WebIn 2008, the cost of LASIK was approximately $4,000 2, but in today’s dollars, that would be closer to $5,700. However, today the average price of LASIK is …

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How Much Does LASIK Cost

WebNo question, the average price of LASIK at $4,400 can feel like a lot of money. However, let’s put it into perspective. In 2008, the LASIK surgery cost was about $4,000, …

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Vision Safety in Natural Disasters

WebWhat to Pack in an Emergency Vision Care Kit. A pair of prescription glasses and a hard, protective case. Even glasses with an old prescription will be better than …

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Does Insurance Cover LASIK

WebHow does insurance cover LASIK? Some of the larger vision insurance carriers – including Aetna, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealth, and Humana – …

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COVID-19 Saving Account Changes Refractive Surgery Council

WebThe U.S. federal government recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Stabilization Act – also known as the CARES Act – which gave people …

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Eye Surgery Cost Can Be Covered by Health Savings Account: 2023 …

WebThe IRS has announced significant increases in the amount of money account holders can contribute to their health savings accounts (HSA) for the tax year 2024, …

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Can you Use FSA or HSA for LASIK

WebYes, you can use your FSA and HSA to help with the cost of your LASIK procedure. For the tax year 2023, the IRS announced the annual contribution limits for …

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You Need An Annual Eye Exam Refractive Surgery Council

WebA routine, comprehensive eye exam can detect vision problems, eye disease, and general health problems before you are aware a problem exists. It is recommended …

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