LASIK or Laser Eye Surgery

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

All laser vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, work by reshaping the cornea – clear front part of the eye – to improve how well a person sees. By reshaping the cornea, light traveling through the front part of the eye is properly focused onto the retina located in the back of the eye. There are […]

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Choosing an Eye Doctor

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Ophthalmologist

Choosing an eye doctor is an important step toward taking care of your eyes and vision. Eye doctors help to protect your precious sense of sight and help you to have the best vision possible. When choosing an eye doctor, it is important to understand the different types of eye doctors and the skills each […]

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Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a popular refractive surgery technique used to correct vision in people who have myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism (a condition in which the front surface of the cornea of the eye is not spherical). During LASIK surgery in Florence, your doctor uses a laser to create a thin […]

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Types of Cataract Surgery

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery

If the lens inside your eye has become cloudy, you may want to consider cataract surgery. During cataract surgery in Florence, your doctor removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens: IOL) to restore clear vision. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis and does not […]

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When to Have an Eye Exam

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Ophthalmologist

require more frequent eye exams. However, even if you aren’t due for a regular eye exam, there are some signs and symptoms that should alert you to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor. If you experience any of the following symptoms, schedule an eye exam as soon as possible:  Blurry Vision: Blurry vision may […]

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Diabetic Eye Problems

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Diabetic Retinopathy

If you have diabetes, regular visits to your eye doctor are important to avoid diabetic eye problems. High blood sugar (glucose) increases the risk of diabetic eye problems. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20 to 74. High blood sugar in diabetes causes the lens of the eye to […]

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