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.

Click here to watch video

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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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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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.

For Additional Information contacts us 

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or visit 

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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!

For More information visit our website or 

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FYI : LASIK and It's side affects!

San Diego LASIK Center : Global Laser Vision

What are the most common side effects of laser vision correction?

We are answering all your questions on why you should take the next step to a better future!

1. Fluctuating Vision. After LASIK, the eye can continue to heal for up to 3 months after the date of surgery. A small number of patients may notice vision fluctuations during this healing process. NewLASIK technologies that we offer have greatly decreased the amount of time it takes for the eyes to heal. This, in turn, has decreased the vision fluctuations noticed during that time frame.
2. Dry eyes. LASIK involved removing and reshaping tissue from the cornea, the clear front part of your eye. This tissue is also partly responsible for keeping the eye as moist as possible. After LASIK, we instruct our patients to use preservative-free artificial tears as often as possible. This not only makes your eyes feel better, it also promotes an ideal healing environment after surgery. Most patients only notice dryness for the first few weeks after surgery, if any.
3. Night vision glare. LASIK involves reshaping only a small portion of your cornea. At night, the pupil of your eye gets bigger to allow more light in the eye. In many cases, the pupil extends past this LASIK treatment zone. This can cause the perception of glare or halos around traffic lights. New LASIK technologies, such as our CustomVue LASIK procedure, have greatly decreased this perception among our patients.

For more information visit our website San Diego Lasik Center Global Laser Vision or call us today! 619-243-2444

Digitize your life! - Digital Lens

Digitize your life!

By Amy Contizano, ABOC

With technology evolving as quickly as it is, it’s no wonder that the optical industry is constantly changing and improving.  A really great lens technology has come out in recent years that I feel most people still don’t know about, Free Form digital lenses, giving patients high definition vision. 

As most patients can attest, especially contact lens wearers, there comes a point with a conventional lens where things just aren’t as crisp and clear as they could be.  This is because as your eye tracks to different parts of the lens, the prescription varies slightly as you get further and further away from the optical center which is where the best clarity is achieved.  With digital lens technology, they have been able to calculate your optimal prescription throughout the lens, giving you that optical center clarity throughout the entire lens.  This enhances your vision by giving you more crisp vision and better clarity and results in what patients have been calling HD vision.

This sort of technology is especially great for patients who have high prescriptions.  Digital lenses will greatly enhance vision for patients with high prescriptions.  It’s a great option for patents who wear contact lenses as well.  Contact lens wearers are always telling me that their vision isn’t as clear with glasses as it is with their contacts.  This is because with the contact lens directly on the eye, everywhere you look things are nice and clear and when you switch back to glasses the prescription changes throughout the lens become more noticeable.  Digital lenses are a great way to get seamless, high definition vision.

Global Laser Vision is excited to announce the introduction of our high end eye wear package.  A package valued at $587 which includes the selection of a new Viva Collection frame, thin and lightweight Shamir Spectrum digital lenses with a SharpView non-glare coating is available to Global Laser Vision patients for $250.  Additional fees will apply for upgrades such as Transitions lenses that darken when outdoors or to make them polarized for sunglasses.  A 20% courtesy will be applied on additional pairs of glasses purchased outside of the package deal.  Stop in today to see what high definition vision will do for you! 

I'm not crazy...

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619-243-2444

www.globallaservision.com

#TipTuesday - Optical

So LASIK isn't your thing, that's OK we have a solution for that....

This #TipTuesday we present to you:

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* Mail in rebate is for annual supplies purchased within 90 days of comprehensive eye exam 

and contact lens evaluation. Some restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with other 

offers. 

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This #TipTuesday we are giving you the best of the best! For more information call us today! 

V-day Favorite!

The Darker, the better!

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Valentine's Day is right around the corner & Willy Wonka has delivered his goods in every store! We know that you are always making an excuse to sneak a little chocolate in your life, so stop hiding the fact that you may have an obsession! It's SO MUCH better than you think, take a look at LiveScience's article why you should be eating it everyday! your welcome :) #wecare #health #globallaser 

Why Chocolate Is Saving Lives!

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Carrots Galore!

Carrots Carrots! Carrots!

Hey eye fanatics check out this amazing article from The Cazette on why you should definitely look into these hulk packed life savers! ;)

Dry Eye Plus #TipTuesday Special

Wishful thinking?

Stop trying to cover those dry eyes with Rose petals!


Lets Face it your eyes are not being your best friends right now, they feel like they just went on a vacation to the Sahara desert plus the itching & redness isn't really helping either.

Hello out there!



Don't worry we hear your call, 

This week only we are giving you Eye Plugs for 50% off!!!! 

Valued at $400/pr now $200/pr
Angiotech UltraPlug Punctual Plug and be sure to ask about our temporary plugs as well!
Offer ends 1/18/14

These Plugs may be little but they come with a punch!

Punctal plugs are tiny, (the size of a grain of rice)  biocompatible devices inserted into tear ducts to block drainage. This increases the eye's tear film and surface moisture to relieve dry eyes.

Punctal plugs usually are considered when non-prescription or prescription eye drops fail to relieve your dry eye condition.

Two general types of tear duct plugs are:

• Permanent, typically made of long-lasting materials such as silicone.
• Temporary, made of materials such as collagen that the body eventually absorbs.

For Additional Details call our

offices at 619-243-2444.

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Would You Like Better Vision? Top Five Reasons To Have LASIK Eye Surgery

Check out the link here! Just 5 reasons!

Would You Like Better Vision? Top Five Reasons To Have LASIK Eye Surgery

Day 1 : Holiday Cheer

Holiday Cheer!

Introducing our Hott new 10 days of Holiday Cheer! Each day until the 21st we will be giving you our Top Products for an elf-tastic price! (no toy labor laws broken)

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Stay Tuned and come back and check for your favorites! :)

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Today we are giving you our Famous Latisse Lashes just in time for the holidays. We love this product so much because it makes our eyelashes look sky high amazing! (you'll be knocking out hearts with just one bat ;))  Great for filling in sparse eyebrows too, Latisse is a miracle product for hundreds less than you would pay for extensions.  For details on this product  or to purchase, give us a call, and make sure to review the 411 process below.

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The 411 on Latisse Eyelashes: 

LATISSE^® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is indicated to treat hypotrichosis of the eyelashes by increasing their growth, including length, thickness, and darkness.

How to apply

•  Once daily • 16 weeks • Fuller, longer, darker lashes
• Each LATISSE^® kit comes with the bottle of solution (3mL) and sterile applicators.
• LATISSE^® should be applied once a day—at night—following these 5 steps:

 Step 1: Before applying

Before daily application, the patient ensures face is clean, and makeup and contact lenses are removed.

Step 2: Prepare the applicator

The patient removes a sterile applicator from its tray and, holding it horizontally, places one drop of LATISSE^® on the area of the applicator closest to the tip, but not on the tip.

Step 3: Apply to skin using applicator

The patient immediately draws the applicator carefully along the skin at the base of the upper eyelashes (where the eyelashes meet the skin) going from the inner part of the lash line to the outer part.

Step 4: Blot excess

The patient blots any excess solution beyond the eyelid with a tissue.

Step 5: Dispose of applicator

The patient disposes of the applicator after one use, then repeats the steps for the opposite eyelid, using a new, sterile applicator to help minimize any potential for contamination from one eyelid to another.

Important reminders:

• Apply LATISSE^® daily for 16 weeks. Patients should not reduce or stop application when they first notice results
• Patients who miss a dose don’t need to play “catch-up.” They should just apply LATISSE^® solution the next day
• Using LATISSE^® more than once a day will not increase eyelash growth
• Patients should NOT APPLY LATISSE^® directly into the eye or to the lower lid
• It is possible for hair growth to occur on other areas of the skin that LATISSE^® solution frequently touches. Blot excess solution with a tissue
• LATISSE^® should be applied with the supplied sterile applicators only
• The tip of the bottle or applicator should not touch patients' fingers or any other unintended surface, as contamination by common bacteria is known to cause infections
• Patients should remove contact lenses prior to application. Contact lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes after application
• If LATISSE^® gets in the eye, patients do not need to rinse their eye. It is not expected to cause harm
• If patients stop using LATISSE^® solution, lashes will gradually return to their previous appearance