“Life is calling, how far will you go?” asks the Peace Corps. Peace Corps is that organization that saw its heyday while Kennedy stilled reigned. When I tell people I did the Peace Corps, they often reply with, “Is that still around?” It is and it has a strong resurgence as the crumbling economy made ...
Lasik eye surgery or laser In-Situ Keratomileusis, to give it its full name, is a laser eye treatment for people with refractive problems or impaired vision. How does Lasik surgery work? A Lasik works by removing a thin layer of tissue from the cornea. A Lasik is usually done on people to correct near or ...
In the Dallas area, when you ask about Lasik Eye surgery, five names always come up: Dr. William A. Boothe, Dr. Harvey Carter, Dr. Michael Mazaheri, Dr. Gary R. Tylock and Dr. Jeffrey Whitman (listed alphabetically, not by preference). These doctors are heads of five nationally recognized Lasik eye centers that are the largest, busiest, ...
Having bloodshot eyes is a common occurrence. When you first wake up in the morning, your eyes can look like you spent all night out drinking, and for that matter, if you HAVE been out all night drinking, your eyes will look bloodshot as well. However, if your eyes always look bloodshot, you may need ...
I’ve worn (or, more like tried to avoid wearing) glasses since I was 7 or 8 years old. I was nearsighted with astigmatism, I don’t remember the exact numbers but I was somewhere in the -4 range. Laser eye surgery has been a temptation since I first heard about it, but shied away because of ...
After years of careful consideration, I had LASIK eye surgery in the spring of 2008. I did have a somewhat scary complication, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. In fact, I keep trying to talk my husband into doing it, and I tell people it’s the best money I’ve ever spent. I don’t ...
Three years ago I finally decided to get Lasik eye surgery to correct my vision so I would no longer have to use contact lenses or eyeglasses. I found the whole experience to be nerve wracking, exciting and ultimately very worthwhile for me. Anybody thinking of getting Lasik surgery will probably find my experience to ...
Are your eyes red, watery, irritated, and sensitive to light? It may be more than simply eye strain. It could be dry eyes. Dry eyes affects up to thirty percent of women over the age of fifty and is often associated with hormonal changes that occur around the time of menopause, It’s also seen more ...
Throughout history, people have been utilizing various methods to improve their eyesight. From spectacles to soft contacts, humankind has been attempting to correct artificially what they lack naturally. In doing so, certain stereotypes arose from the use of corrective eyewear. For example, people are often perceived as being smarter, more intelligent people if they wear ...
Have you been thinking about Lasik surgery or other LASIK surgery procedures? There are hundreds of Lasik surgery centers in Orlando, a city that also boasts many cosmetic surgery and health centers on nearly every street. With more competition, the average price for Lasik surgery in Orlando has steadily dropped to become one of the ...
