Jul 23, 2014 | Educational Series, Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, Frequently Asked Questions, Lasik, LASIK Explained, Lifestyle & Vision, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
We all know that alcohol impairs judgment and coordination and slows reaction time. But here is yet another reason to cut back on your alcohol consumption: A study coming out of the University of Grenada has shown that overconsumption can also adversely affect your...
Jul 16, 2014 | Eye Health & Wellness, Lasik, LASIK Explained, Lifestyle & Vision
According to Ranker.com, there is a long list of famous people that have had LASIK vision correction, including: Brad Pitt Brooke Shields Nicole Kidman Reese Witherspoon John Goodman Jeremy London Dennis Quaid Lisa Ling Michael Bolton Barry Manilow Jessica Simpson...
Jul 3, 2014 | Educational Series, Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, Frequently Asked Questions, Lasik, LASIK Explained
A recent study has measured patient satisfaction with LASIK compared to contact lenses for vision correction. The study found that LASIK results in fewer vision problems with night driving both with former contact lens wearers and former glasses wearers. However,...
Jun 26, 2014 | Digital Eye Strain, Eye Health & Wellness, Frequently Asked Questions, How to Protect Your Eyes, Lasik, Lifestyle & Vision, News
A 2013 study out of the UK showed that uploading too many photos of yourself to Facebook, including ‘selfies’, can make people like you less. However, Facebook also made changes in 2013 to its news feed to make room for larger pictures. The fact is that people do like...
May 28, 2014 | Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, Frequently Asked Questions, How to Protect Your Eyes, Lasik, Lifestyle & Vision, Uncategorized
At Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado , we encourage our patients to maintain an active lifestyle, and participation in sports is a great way to do that. However, it is also extremely important that people of all ages protect their eyes while playing sports in order...
May 22, 2014 | Educational Series, Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, Frequently Asked Questions, Lasik, LASIK Explained
LASIK vision correction is a very quick procedure that is performed to correct a patient’s myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism with the ultimate goal of 20/20 vision without lenses. While most patients do not experience pain during the procedure, it is not uncommon for...