NATIONAL MERRY-GO-ROUND DAY

Childhood memories today, tomorrow and yesterday, the Merry-Go- Round is a family favorites!  Always a popular attraction at County Fairs, carnivals and many malls today is a day to celebrate this FUN pastime.  July 25 is a day associated with carnival music and children’s laughter as we annually celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day today.

The merry-go-round (also known as a carousel) is a ride where you can sit atop your favorite animal or ride in a beautiful seat.  Horses, monkeys, zebras, giraffes or other animals that are graced in full color and bedazzled for you to enjoy!  Many animals rise up and down to the tune of the carousel tunes that play, you can hear that tune and remember your first ride, your child’s first ride and smile.

 A little Merry – Go – Round History

• Did you know the earliest known depiction of the merry-go-round is in 500 A.D. in the Byzantine Empire, which depicts baskets, carrying riders, suspended from a central pole.
• That in Hessville, Ohio this was the site of the first United States created merry-go-round.  It was created by Franz Wiesenhoffer during the 1840′
• July 25, 1871 – Was the first carousel patent.

To celebrate today, find a merry-go-round and have fun…..they are not just for the kids and there is a kid in all of us!!

If you are in the Traverse City area, the Grand Traverse Mall has a full Carousel inside for you to enjoy complete with music, animals bedazzled to their fullest!  Grab a token and take a memory ride in honor of this favorite pastime!

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Why Do Women Choose Lasik Eye Surgery Over Contact Lenses?

In the U.S. there are estimated to be 36 million contact lens wearers and two-thirds being female. If you happen to be one of these 36 million, you may be struggling with taking the proper daily steps for caring for your contact lenses. You know the drill: First, wash your hands with soap and water and thoroughly dry with a clean towel. Next, gently take the contact lens out of your eye, apply solution and gently clean the lenses with the pads of your fingers for 30 seconds. Open up your contact lens case, fill both sides with solution, and finally, lightly drop your contact lenses into the solution. Repeat this process every time you sleep, shower or swim. In order to properly care for your contacts, and to avoid any long term vision damage, all these steps should be taken accordingly.

For women who wear makeup, caring for contact lenses becomes a bit more complicated. Women should make sure to put contact lenses in before applying makeup, and should make sure to take them out before removing makeup. Even, if you are taking these proper steps, there are still other factors that can irritate, dry out or infect your contact lenses. How many women have been blinded by an eyelash that has been coated in their favorite, voluminous mascara? Or has had their favorite eye shadow fall into their eye, and under their contact lens, creating irritation and a cataract effect? If not treated properly, all these factors could lead to future vision damage. Want an easier solution to contact lenses? LASIK eye surgery may be just what you have been longing for!

LASIK: The Alternative to Contact Lenses

Forgetting, misplacing, rubbing, tearing, scratching, losing, itching, these are only a few words that could describe wearing contact lenses. Laser vision correction is a great alternative to wearing contact lenses. Could you imagine, never having to worry about irritating your eyes while applying makeup? Never having to constantly put in or take out a foreign object from your eyes on a daily basis? How about, waking up without stumbling to find your contact lenses in order to see your surroundings? Lasik eye surgery can provide all these positive, life changing opportunities plus more!

If you have any questions about laser vision correction surgery, call Global Laser Vision at 1-800-GET-LASIK or visit us at San Diego Lasik Center Global Laser Vision.

How to permanently change your eye color

Brown Eyes Turn Blue: The Laser Procedure that Permanently Changes Eye Color 

According to Strōma Medical Corporation's founder, many people would like to turn their brown eyes blue. Strōma Medical Corporation web

"We all have blue eyes."

So begins the website copy for Strōma Medical Corporation, located in shimmering Southern California. The site, which is positively littered with photographs of beautiful blue-eyed people, advertises a treatment that will permanently change brown eyes into blue.

"In the case of brown eyes, however, a thin layer of brown pigment covers the front surface of the iris (the colored part of the eye). The Strōma laser disrupts this layer of pigment, causing the body to initiate a natural and gradual tissue-removal process. Once the tissue is removed, the patient's natural blue eye is revealed."

As described by Strōma Medical, the ease of this new, non-invasive procedure, which takes just 20 seconds to complete, sounds positively futuristic.Actually, it is.

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Dr. Homer - Inventor 

Patients will watch a short animated sequence while a computer-guided laser works its magic, The New York Daily News reported. "You won't feel anything," Homer told the paper. "Your eyes will get a little darker for the first week. Then in two to four weeks, they'll be completely changed."

After completing the treatment, which is expected to cost about $5,000, the brown pigment won't return, claimed Homer.

Homer expects his company will spend another year conducting research on the treatment to satisfy the requirements of multiple regulatory bodies. Still, he is confident the procedure doesn't cause tissue damage and, to date, no adverse events have been reported.The procedure has only undergone limited study inhumans; Strōma Medical will treat about 20 patients in an upcoming initial pilot clinical study. Upon successful completion of that pilot study, the company plans to treat about 100 patients in multiple countries and follow them for a predetermined length of time. In a poll of 2,000 patients, Homer told The Daily News that 17.5 percent said they would seek the treatment.

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Cancer seeing glasses

Cancer seeing glasses 

Doctors at Washington University in St. Louis 

have created cancer-seeing glasses for use during surgery.

The glasses are a lot like Google Glass, but instead of seeing the internet, surgeons can see lit up cancer cells. They have only been used on ten patients, and those patients have breast cancer or melanoma. Doctors hope someday they can use this technology on all cancer patients.

They may look like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the glasses have the potential to help save lives.

"It really has the ability to revolutionize the way that we take care of cancer patients," said Dr. Ryan Fields.

The glasses help surgeons Fields with the Siteman Cancer Center see more precisely what they are working on, by recognizing a dye that's injected into a person's vein.

In a video from a recent lymph node removal surgery at Siteman you can see the incision area before the surgeon puts the glasses on. Then while wearing the glasses, the doctor sees a blue glowing image. That's the lymph node they're going after.

                            To watch this video click HERE.

"The area that lights up kind of like what you would see on a radar. That's the most intense spot that dye was picked up," said Fields. But the glasses are only one part of the technology being developed. Washington University Professor Dr. Sam Achilefu is creating a new dye that would be injected through the vein and detect cancer cells anywhere in the body. "You can kind of see the edge of the cancer by wearing the goggles and administering this contrast agent that he's developing," said Fields.

Looking through the glasses a surgeon could see exactly where the cancer cells end and where the healthy tissue begins, decreasing the chances of a patient having to revisit the operating room for a second surgery.

"The real hope is that whatever we do impacts the patient in a very positive way," said Fields. The developer is still waiting for the new dye to be approved by the FDA. That will be followed with a clinical trial using the dye and the glasses. It should all happen in the next six months.

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Latest Eye Trend

Eyeball Tattoos 

Sagging pants – that’s so yesterday!  Never let it be said that criminals are not on the cutting edge of fashion.  The newest craze given to us from behind prison walls:  Eye Tattooing.

Prisoners have found a way to color the whites of their eyes to blue, black, red or any color in the rainbow.

The general process of this consists of a total of 40 injections into the eye to capture the proper pigment. The pigment is initially injected under the top layer of the eye using a syringe. At first a traditional needle that had ink on it was used, but the ink can not hold, so a syringe is used. To watch the process click HERE.

Although we don't know much about style-behind-bars, we were aware of the body piercing and the tattooing that goes on in the cells...but two prisoners have opened our eyes to the newest self-mutilating trend: eye tattoos that change the sclera to be blue or even red.

When asked why he would do this to himself, David Boltjes (whose eyes are red) poetically remarked, "You can't ask why...the real question is why not," and his fellow inmate, blue-eyed Paul Inman explained that now, no one in the world would have the same color peepers as he has. Neither man would say how they managed to color their eyeballs, but both concurred it was extremely painful.

To watch the video click HERE (not safe for the easily nauseated):

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#Globallaser Summer Contest

#Globallaser Summer Contest

It’s summer time & everybody’s feeling hot! Whether you’re at the beach sipping a Pina Colada or skating at the park, share your summer photos with us! For 4 weeks only, we are giving you the chance to send your best summer picture to be entered to win one of our awesome summer makeover packages!

How to Enter:

1.       Like our Facebook page - OR - follow our Instagram.

2.       Hashtag your summer photo #Globallaser

3.       That’s it, you’re entered!  Remember to check back every Friday to see if you’ve won!

Each Summer Makeover Package Includes:

1 Microderm

1 Facial

3 Small areas of Laser Hair Removal

1 Area of Viora (body contouring)

Disclaimer:

Some restrictions may apply. No Cash Value. Cannot be combined with any other offers.  If winner is determined ineligible to receive the service based on various qualifying factors reviewed during the patient’s consultation, Global Laser Cosmetics and Global Laser Vision reserve the right to exchange the service or product for one of an equal or lesser value at their discretion. Multiple entries allowed. One prize per household will be permitted for the length of the contest. Winners will be chosen at random and announced weekly on Fridays.  The winners are required to submit his/her mailing address to reina@globallasercosmetics.com  by 5 p.m. on July 18^th 2014. Contest ends July 11^th 2014. Global Laser Vision & Cosmetics staff and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. Participants are not eligible to win more than once.  The contest is open for entry to San Diego county residents 18 years of age and older. Global Laser Vision & Cosmetics will be allowed to use the images, posts, and entrants name in any and all media formats without consent from the entrant and without expectation of compensation and will not be held liable for any damages resulting from such use. Global Laser Vision & Cosmetics reserves the right to alter contest rules as necessary. 

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Understanding Eye Language

Eye Language 

The eyes are frequently referred to as the "windows to the soul" since they are capable of revealing a great deal about what a person if feeling or thinking. As you engage in conversation with another person, taking note of eye movements is a natural and important part of the communication process. Some common things you may note is whether people are making direct eye contact or averting their gaze, how much they are blinking, or if their pupils are dilated.

When evaluating body language, pay attention to the follow eye signals:

• Eye gaze
  When a person looks directly into your eyes when having a conversion, it indicates that they are interested and paying attention. However, prolonged eye contact can feel threatening. On the other hand, breaking eye contact and frequently looking away may indicate that the person is distracted, uncomfortable, or trying to conceal his or her real feelings.


• Blinking
  Blinking is natural, but you should also pay attention to whether a person is blinking too much or too little. People often blink more rapidly when they are feeling distressed or uncomfortable. Infrequent blinking may indicate that a person is intentionally trying to control his or her eye movements. For example, a poker player might blink less frequently because he is purposely trying to appear unexcited about the hand he was dealt.


• Pupil size
  One of the most subtle cues that eyes provide is through the size of the pupils. While light levels in the environment control pupil dilation, sometimes emotions can also cause small changes in pupil size. For example, you may have heard the phase "bedroom eyes" used to describe the look someone gives when they are attracted to another person.

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8 tips for a smooth, happy day ahead

8 tips for a smooth, happy day ahead

Especially for that Monday with its terrible blues attacking you from all directions.A smooth and happy day doesn’t have to be hard. You just have to make the conscious choice of making things happen, rather than waiting for life to happen for you.

1) Make your bed in the morning

This isn't just about fostering a habit that improves your tidiness in your own room. It’s about kick starting your day proper and also showing how the little things in life matter.

As US Navy Admiral William H. McRaven puts it, “”If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another.”

It’s the little things that matter indeed.

2) Think of the goodness you contribute to when you pay bills

Maybe this is a little tricky as nobody likes to pay bills.

Well, instead of whining about it, think about the goodness you’re creating when you’re paying them. You’re helping the phone company’s employees maintain their jobs. You’re allowing them to have money to buy food and shelter for their loved ones.

And no, it’s not a stretch when you think that way. Give it a whirl.

3) Switch off all music when you’re working

I know, I know. “But I’m playing songs with no lyrics in them”, is what you’re thinking now.

But the thing is, playing music can be very counter productive as you’re constantly multi-tasking to switch songs or typing in new tracks on YouTube. So even if they’re soothing, background music, it could be wasting more time than you think.

4) Go to work late if possible

That way, you can avoid peak hour for your commute. Try this out if it’s possible. Work it out with your boss. It’d be worth it to not have to deal with a crowded bus or train and of course, to be able to sleep in.

5) Leave the office late

And on the flip side, leave the office late for the same benefits as above.

With most people always in a rush in today’s world, it can very suffocating to be in the same crowded and hectic environment.

If everybody wants to catch a break, you probably can’t get it if there’s so much competition around.

6) Tell someone you’re grateful for them

This is a play on the quintessential, “Good deed of the day” practice, which ironically, a lot of people don’t adhere to.

So instead of doing a good deed, tell someone you’re grateful for them instead. Not only are you expressing yourself; your love for somebody, but it’d make your day and even your entire life as you realize how important you are to someone, and how that someone is important to you. Never take things for granted.

7)  Get that one uncomfortable task out of the way early

Nobody likes feeling uncomfortable. It’s pretty much what’s causing procrastination in us.

The way I see it, the whole point is to feel uncomfortable! It’s a sign of a good day ahead, that is, if you get it out of the way fast.

For me, I do twenty chin-ups in the morning any three days in a week. It’s not a regime or anything like that. It’s just a random burst of exercise and discomfort. Everything feels good after that.

You just know things will be good after that. Just rip off the band aid already.

8) Have your space and time alone

Everybody needs their own space. This means nobody should be around you, no social media , no email, no phones or whatever.

You need time alone to do nothing. This is where you breathe, quiet your mind and allow simple insights to come in.

We’re all so preoccupied with something that we forget nothing could be the answer. No matter what, always remember you’re doing things for your life. You aren’t doing things for the life supposedly thrown to you by society.

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Sunglasses + San Diego = A good time

Sunglasses + San Diego = A good time

The adventures of a non-glass wearer

By Amy Contizano, ABOC

Living in San Diego, we’re all too familiar with the act of applying sunscreen as we’re spoiled enough to live minutes away from beaches.  So you’re packing up for a day at the beach and you apply sunscreen and you bring more sunscreen along to reapply later, but what about sunscreen for your eyes?  It’s hard to believe, but many people overlook sunglasses.  “Well, I lose my sunglasses all the time so I just buy the cheap ones at the drug store” or “I got these because they were super cute but the tint seems kind of light”.  Does any of that sound familiar?

Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion choice but also a way to provide protection against the dangers of UV radiation.  Think about it, you’re out in Pacific Beach or strolling through our world famous San Diego Zoo and though you’ve applied sunscreen, you can still feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, prompting you to reapply sunscreen to protect yourself.  Do you do the same for your eyes?  Ultraviolet radiation, or UVR, cannot be seen with the naked eye and can cause damage in a number of eye related areas.  In 2013, the Vision Council did a study revealing that 40% of adults don’t wear sunglasses while outdoors, making them susceptible to major ocular issues that can easily be avoided with one simple step.

I’m not trying to get all scare tactics on you by any means.  I just think that this is one of those things that people don’t think about.  I mean, what harm can the sun really do to your eyes?  Well, for starters, the skin around the eyes is quite delicate so not wearing a good pair of sunglasses that are large enough to cover that area could lead to wrinkles and cancer of the eyelids and skin around the eyes.  UVR can also cause cataracts which is the clouding of the lens of the eye.  Benign growths can form on the eye’s surface due to excessive exposure to UVR and patients could also develop photokeratitis.  This condition is also called snow blindness, a temporary yet painful sunburn on the surface of the eye.  Comfortable vision is compromised without having sunglasses to block out the glare created by sunlight reflecting off of various surfaces.

So what exactly do you need to be on the lookout for when searching for that perfect pair of sunglasses that both protects your eyes and makes you look good?  Well, you want to make sure that the lenses are of ophthalmic quality, but what does that mean exactly?  It means the lens is of the same type of quality that is used for prescription lenses unlike the inexpensive lenses used in sunglasses that can be found at drug stores or gas stations.  Because the lenses are of a higher quality, they’ll block 99-100% of both UVA and UVB radiation.   

Another option available for superior sun protection is to do polarized lenses, which reduce much more glare than a traditional sunglass tint would.  A good example of this is that if you were a fisherman and you were standing on the deck of your boat, wearing a lens with a sunglass tint would make things darker and block out the light, but you’d see the reflection of the sun bouncing off of the water’s surface.  Now, if you were wearing a polarized lens, then the glare would be eliminated so dramatically that you’d be able to see down into the water to see the fish. 

At Global Laser Vision, we’re thrilled to provide you with the cutting edge technology of Maui Jim sunglasses.  Their patented polarized lenses give you the best clarity of vision with crisp lines and colors that pop allowing you to see clearly and comfortably even on the brightest, sunniest days as well as on those overcast days when glare is at an all time high.  Maui Jim sunglasses are available in prescription as well and are by far the best lens on the market to protect your eyes.  Here at Global Laser Vision, we introduce new styles frequently.  Stop in to see us and find out what your sunny life in SD can look like through a great pair of sunglasses!

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San Diego Lasik - Is it an option?

San Diego Lasik

APRIL 1, 2014

Trust San Diego Lasik Eye Surgery for Superior Results

If you suffer from poor vision, you may be the ideal candidate for Lasik eye surgery San Diego. Find out the details of how you can benefit from this type of surgery through a consultation with a skilled, highly experienced team of doctors who are board-certified surgeons.

Who Qualifies?

If you’re looking to enhance your vision, there are ways you can achieve that by sitting down with a qualified doctor to discuss your vision needs. Patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism may benefit from San Diego Lasik surgery designed to correct vision problems once and for all. There are many factors your eye surgeon must consider before approving you for Lasik. You must be at least 18 years of age, have stable vision that has not deteriorated in the last year, and you must have a prescription for glasses and contacts that meets FDA approval for conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. In addition, you must have healthy retinas, corneas and eye pressure. You should also be free of certain eye diseases and conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes.

Keeping you Informed

Knowing how the entire process will play out is key in your initial Lasik consultation. This is when your team of doctors can better explore whether you’re a good candidate for Lasik through an in-depth consultation. You will also be advised of any potential side effects of the surgery before proceeding. Side effects are very rare but may include dry eye pain and visual distortions. It’s important to know the pros and cons of the surgery before making the final decision.

Rely on an Experienced Team

Trust the team that has been at this for many years to bring expertise and knowledge to the table when it comes to Lasik surgery. You can rest assured knowing you’re in a comfortable, relaxed environment and under the care of experienced professionals who provide safe, affordable, accessible surgical procedures. Surgeons use state-of-the-art equipment implementing the latest technology to ensure the most accurate and precise results. This is done via 100 percent bladeless procedures that take just minutes per eye. Patients typically see an improvement to 20/20 vision within 24 hours. You can reduce your dependence on contacts and glasses when you take the next step toward surgical solutions. Imagine not having to fuss with contacts each morning or depend on glasses everywhere you go!

Choosing the Best

When you select Lasik surgery, you’re making a choice to retain the best surgeons in the area for this kind of meticulous surgery. Trusting your eye surgeons to perform Lasik eye surgery is of utmost importance. Don’t leave it up to chance with someone unqualified and inexperienced. Your eyes are a precious commodity that should be taken seriously. That’s why you can put your faith in our eye surgeons to take care and diligence in solving your vision problems through a thorough consultation and surgical process.

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Options for your new specs

Great, I have a huge scratch on my glasses! 

By Amy Contizano, ABOC

“My lenses are all scratched up.  I wonder if the scratches can be buffed out.”

A very common question that patients have posed to me over the years.  No, scratches can’t be buffed out of lenses; doing so would actually change the prescription.  So what happens when your lenses are all scratched up?  The only solution here is to replace the lenses.  If you elected to coat your lenses with a non-glare coating, then chances are that you have at least a one year warranty allowing you to replace scratched lenses at no charge.  Aside from having an extended scratch warranty, a non-glare coating can eliminate glare while driving at night or while working on the computer or even from the overhead fluorescent lighting that is present in most offices.  What I do encounter as the most common complaint about the non-glare coating is how to keep lenses clean.

The best way to care for your lenses is by using a cleaning spray and a microfiber cleaning cloth.  If a cleaning spray isn't available, then at least rinse the lenses off with water.  The reason for this is that if there are any minute dust particles on the lenses and you just start wiping them, then it will rub the dust into the coating, scratching your lenses.  So you always want to rinse the lenses first to get everything off of them before wiping.  Another thing that people don’t realize is that fabric softeners and laundry detergents are harsh and can scratch lenses and coatings.  What does that mean?  Stop using your shirt to clean your glasses, haha!  Wood products will also scratch lenses so refrain from using tissue or paper towels to clean lenses.  Using harsh chemicals like Windex can not only scratch lenses but also strip coatings off.

Cleaning cloths are also reusable so when it starts to seem as though it’s no longer helping to clean your lenses, just hand wash it with a mild hand soap and let it air dry.  That way, you aren’t exposing it to laundry detergents and you don’t run the risk of shrinking the microfiber material in the dryer.  It shrinks up to the size of a postage stamp, definitely not useful any more!  Here at Global Laser Vision, we carry a specially formulated eyeglass cleaner available to you with a cleaning cloth for $6.95.  Use it all up?  No problem!  Bring us the empty bottle and we’d be more than happy to refill it for you.  Refills are only $5.    

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#TipTuesday : Eye Plugs - Dry Relief

Last Chance!!!

Don't let the summer sun beat you this year! Fight back!

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What Are The Benefits of Eye Plugs & What Do They Do?

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Dry eye is a condition that millions of Americans deal with daily.  Sometimes, simple home remedies or over-the-counter eyedrops relieve people's scratchy, irritated eyes, but most continue to suffer.  AngioTech created the perfect solution with the UltraPlug Permanent Punctal Plug - simple, pain free and long lasting relief!  The plugs work by temporarilyblocking the tear drainage channel, in the inner corner of the eye, which keeps more moisture in the eye.  These are especially effective for all you post-op LASIK patients who have experienced drier than normal eyes!  Interested but want some more info?  Give us a call or check out this great article here: AllAboutVision.com 

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Glaucoma : LASIK options?

I have recently been diagnosed with Glaucoma. Am I still a candidate for LASIK surgery?

Glaucoma is an insidious disease that can usually manifest little to no actual symptoms. In fact, it is estimated that over 2.2 million people in the United States have Glaucoma, while only half of those people know they have the disease (1). Glaucoma affects nearly 2% of the population in the United States, which is over 2.7 million people. The number of patients diagnosed with glaucoma increased by half a million people between 2000 and 2010. (2). According to the World Health Organization, Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness across the world.

Glaucoma primarily affects the optic nerve, the pathway that carries images from the eye to the brain. While its exact mechanism isn’t fully understood, we know that Glaucoma ultimately causes atrophy (or cell death) of the optic nerve itself. This causes a progressive loss of peripheral vision, which could lead to total blindness if not treated.

Doctors use three primary means to detect Glaucoma. First, we can measure the amount of peripheral vision each person has through specific diagnostic testing. While any amount of peripheral vision loss is unusual, Glaucoma tends to create certain patterns of vision loss we can typically recognize. Second, we can check the health of the optic nerve itself though microscopic observation or photography. Third, it has been observed that the majority of patients with Glaucoma also have elevated eye pressures. Measuring this pressure is a standard test performed during any comprehensive visual exam. Testing eye pressure involves an instrument that either utilizes a puff of air or a probe that comes into contact with cornea, the clear front part of the eye. While these readings are generally very accurate, other factors besides eye pressure can affect the validity of these readings. One of these factors is the thickness of the cornea – an unusually thick cornea will cause eye pressure readings to be higher. Conversely, a thinner than average cornea will cause these readings to be lower. We can measure the corneal thickness and adjust our final pressure readings based on those findings.

For the majority of people that have been diagnosed with Glaucoma, LASIK can still be an excellent option to improve your vision. While LASIK cannot bring back vision that has been lost due to Glaucoma, it can still be used to reduce or eliminate your dependency on glasses or contact lenses. LASIK surgery involves reshaping the cornea of your eye. Usually after LASIK surgery, the cornea is thinner than before. This can affect the pressure readings your doctor records during your Glaucoma follow up exams. It is very important to tell the physician that you had LASIK so they can reference your new corneal thickness to calculate a more accurate pressure result.

While most patients with Glaucoma are likely excellent candidates for LASIK, it is important to come in for a free consultation to see if LASIK is right for you. We will provide a full health examination of your eyes and discuss with you how LASIK may be able to reduce or even eliminate your dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Schedule your free consultation today!

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