In the media it is common to hear about cancers of the breast and lungs but did you know there are eye cancers? This month we are increasing awareness of eye cancer and how to prevent it. Eye Cancer There are two types of eye cancer: Primary intraocular cancersThese cancers start inside the eyeball and more »
Raleigh Eye Center Awards Free LASIK To Raleigh Resident
Raleigh Eye Center’s “Visually Challenged Moment” contest garnered much attention from Raleigh/Durham residents as hundreds of entries were submitted in hopes of winning free LASIK. Raleigh resident, Kelly Castillo’s story depicting the challenges of life as a new recruit in the US Army took the prize. Raleigh Eye Center, the Triangle area’s leader in ophthalmology more »
LASIK: Make your eyes feel young again
There is a lot of confusing information online about LASIK and age. Some websites say you should be 18 to have the procedure, while others say 21. It is also confusing for those nearing the 40 mark. Some websites warn that because your eyesight will begin to deteriorate at age 40, you should avoid the more »
Are Your Visual Organs Safe?
Did you know that everyday approximately 2,000 people sustain eye injuries in the workplace that need medical treatment or that every year, 11,000 children sustain eye injuries from toys and playgrounds? Your eye, one of the overlooked body parts is actually in more danger than you think. So now that you know, here are tips more »
Are Your Visual Organs Safe?
Did you know that everyday approximately 2,000 people sustain eye injuries in the workplace that need medical treatment or that every year, 11,000 children sustain eye injuries from toys and playgrounds? Your eye, one of the overlooked body parts is actually in more danger than you think. So now that you know, here are tips more »
Escape to Visual Freedom
If you wear contact lenses or glasses you know this situation all too well. You are at the beach and you only have three options: wear contact lenses, glasses or go without. If you wear your contact lenses and go into the water, you might lose them when a wave decides to “drown” you. If more »
Raleigh Eye Center to Give Away Free LASIK
April 1, 2013 – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Eye Center, the Triangle area’s leader in ophthalmology and laser vision correction, is giving away a free LASIK procedure during the month of April. Raleigh Eye Center, recognized for their unique commercials featuring humorous stories of what people do when they cannot see clearly, decided to see more »
How LASIK Can Help Allergy Sufferers
Spring is coming and as all those beautiful trees and flowers bloom, so to do the allergy symptoms for many Triangle area residents. Eye allergies are one of the most common disorders of the eye, affecting approximately 40 million Americans. The vast majority (90%) of allergy cases reported are seasonal, wreaking havoc most often during more »
Superfoods for Your Eyes
The benefits that stem from eating certain foods is a highly discussed topic. Most people are aware of the importance of consuming extra vitamin C during the winter months or the brain boosting powers of Omega 3, 6 and 9. There are even foods that can help prevent eye related diseases such as macular degeneration, more »
Five Questions to Ask Before Having LASIK
If you are one of the millions gearing up to have LASIK this year, you are probably in the process of deciding where to go for this important procedure. While the procedure has evolved into the most popular cosmetic procedure performed, the skills needed to perform the procedure well come with experience. When considering any more »
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