Common Eye Problems
Refractive errors are the most common eye problems. Vision conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia occur when the irregular eye shape blocks light from focusing on the retina. If the eyeball length changes in the cornea shape, or if the lens is aging, refractive errors can result. Most people develop one or more of […]
Are Teens Eligible for Corrective Eye Surgery?
Vision correction procedures like laser eye surgery are great for treating refractive errors and improving sight, but not everyone is an ideal candidate. Teenagers and parents of older adolescents often ask questions about the benefits of eye surgery for young patients. Vision Correction Appears to be Ideal for Teenagers Since it reduces or eliminates the […]
When to Wait On Refractive Eye Surgery
There are times when our team at Clarity Laser Vision Centre may not rule out your candidacy altogether, but recommend that you hold off until this can be confirmed. When discussing candidacy, it’s important to understand that “not now” doesn’t necessarily mean you will never be a candidate for refractive eye surgery. Dr. Al-Ghoul will […]
What if I Have Astigmatism?
Astigmatism occurs when your cornea is more oval-shaped than round. An analogy Dr. Al-Ghoul will use is that with astigmatism, the cornea is shaped more like an American football, rather than like a basketball. This results in light focusing on two different planes inside your eye, causing ghosting or blurring of images. At Clarity Laser […]
How Are Digital Screens Affecting Your Eyes?
As the years go on, it seems more and more time is spent staring at digital screens. Even most children these days spend a few hours daily looking at devices such as iPads or TVs. But is there anything wrong with the amount of time we spend looking at digital screens? There actually is, due […]
Importance of Regular Eye Check-Ups
We often hear of people that “have never been to an eye doctor,” and while it is exciting they can see without intervention, they may be neglecting a problem they aren’t aware of! Regardless of a person’s age or health, regular eye check-ups can help detect problems with their eyes, hopefully during the earliest stages […]
Keep Your Eyes Safe this Summer
In the summertime when beach days and vacations abound, the last thing you might be thinking about is your eye safety. Unfortunately, neglecting your eye health can have some serious consequences in the bright sun and summer heat. Here are a few tips for eye safety in summer that will keep your eye health in […]
Myths About Laser Eye Surgery Explained
Laser eye surgery procedures have been around for more than 20 years, and many common myths have surfaced surrounding this popular method of permanent vision correction. Luckily, as more patients undergo laser eye surgery, many of these misconceptions are being put to rest. The following myths still prevail and will be debunked in this article. […]
Scheduling Refractive Eye Surgery into Your Busy Life
When discussing the limitations holding people back from getting refractive eye surgery, a common answer we often hear is “time” – it’s difficult to fit laser eye surgery into busy lifestyles when we have so many other commitments with work, family, travel, hobbies, and just life in general! But it might surprise you to find […]
Correct Astigmatism with Laser Eye Surgery
Many people have heard the myth that patients who suffer from astigmatism are not candidates for laser eye surgery. The fact is, laser eye surgery has been used as astigmatism treatment for years and can be extremely effective. At Clarity Laser Vision, we use laser eye surgery to correct astigmatisms and other optical-related issues. What […]