Summer is on the way, get ready with Lasik! That means that it is almost time for your next big vacation. There are so many important things to think about when you are planning your get away. Where will you go this year? What will you wear? Whether you are headed to the beach [...]
By: Dr. Allison R. Tyler Dr. Tyler Answers Common Questions About Cataracts Does surgery for cataracts hurt? Most patients have little to no pain during and after surgery for cataracts. During the procedure your eye is numb and you receive medication through an IV to help you remain relaxed and comfortable. After the [...]
For the first years of my career, I practiced as a solo ophthalmologist. Then, for a period of time, I practiced with just one other associate. I now work with a group of six physicians with one more starting later this year. As such, I have personal experience with solo, small and large practices [...]
Low humidity outdoors and heat indoors can increase dry eye symptoms. We’ve included some tips to help reduce dryness and soothe your eyes. Drink plenty of water, at least eight 8 oz. glasses a day. Decrease your caffeine intake. Use preservative-free artificial tears. Eliminate the use of both ceiling and floor fans. Point car [...]
By: Dr. Michael R. Willman Exciting New Treatment for Glaucoma Patients Vyzulta™, a new eye drop to treat glaucoma, is one of the outcomes of a Nobel Prize from the late 90s. A Brief History of Glaucoma Treatments Glaucoma has been known since antiquity. When Hippocrates described the condition of blindness in [...]
What is a refraction fee? When the doctor asks “which is better, 1 or 2”, the test is called a refraction and there is a refraction fee. A refraction determines the lens prescription you will need for glasses or contacts. It is also a necessary part of a cataract evaluation. A refraction is one of [...]
Lasik Just Got SMARTER With iDesign The iDesign Refractive Studio, developed by NASA scientists for use in space telescopes, is the latest, most advanced Lasik option available anywhere. Dr. Richard Carlin can provide the most exactingly detailed Lasik measurements for a truly personalized treatment. Your eyes’ unique imperfections are mapped more accurately producing the [...]
Why does optical quality matter? Optical quality does matter! Never before in history has the consumer had so many choices in where to purchase goods and services. From the big box stores to the mom and pop store, from the retail chain store to the internet, choices are seemingly endless. Certainly the optical industry [...]
Scientists have developed a new technique that could see reading glasses banished forever! If you are tired of carrying around reading glasses or looking for them all over the house, the revolutionary NEW Raindrop® Near Vision Inlay may be your solution. A 2mm disc is placed in one eye under a flap in the [...]
Introducing CarlinVision's NEW Dry Eye Service! Dry, gritty, burning eyes are relatively common conditions. Affecting over 5 million Americans over the age of 50, the condition is more common in women, especially those on hormone replacement therapy. A common cause of contact lens discomfort, dry eyes may cause episodes of reflex tearing, blurred vision [...]
