Saws, lathes, drill presses and similar machines are invaluable tools when it comes to working with metal, acrylic, and wood. However, if used improperly, they can be incredibly dangerous, especially to the eyes. According to…
In their almost-540-million years of existence, eyes have adapted to suit some pretty unique behaviors and environments. Although we mostly talk about human eyes on this blog, today we’ve decided to highlight some of the…
If you are currently undergoing issues with your eye health, it never hurts to know a thing or two about the eyes and how they work. Knowing more about your eyes’ anatomy may help you…
Want to never spend money on contacts or glasses again? Want to be able to hop out of bed and start your day without the hassle of putting in contacts? Then you’re reading the right…
You may have heard the phrase, “sitting is the new smoking.” At Raleigh Eye Center, we think the slogan should be “staring is the new smoking.” Most adults in this day and age spend massive…
If you’re hitting the slopes this winter, you may already be familiar with the term “snow blindness,” a painful, temporary loss of vision that usually affects skiers and snowboarders. However, you don’t actually have to…
Even though most parents try to stress the themes of love, togetherness, and generosity around this time of year, to kids, Christmas means one thing: toys. Since the vast majority of toy sales are made…
In all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, taking care of your eyes might have fallen to the back of your mind. That’s why we’re sending out a friendly year-end reminder to take…
In our previous post, we discussed how LASIK eye surgery is a relatively safe procedure. LASIK surgeries have a 96% success rate, much higher than that of most common surgeries. However, all surgical procedures come…
LASIK eye surgery is one of the only ways to permanently correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It’s an incredible medical development that our ancestors would have probably regarded with as much amazement…
This Halloween, you might be tempted to complete your perfect costume with bright red zombie eyes, eerie cat eyes, or white zombie eyes. However, think twice before you put a non-prescription item over your corneas….
Ever wondered what those cool cat-eye contacts are doing to your eyes? If you got them without a prescription, watch out. Wearing colored contacts without a prescription can cause lasting damage to your eyes, especially…
If you are planning to get LASIK vision correcting surgery, you may be a bit nervous about the procedure and the days following it. Below are some answers to frequently asked questions we receive about…
You may have heard of Latisse, a popular lash growth serum purported to lengthen, thicken, and darken eyelashes within 16 weeks of use. Since Latisse was introduced to the beauty market, many similar brands have…
Like ultraviolet radiation, blue light—the part of the visible light spectrum with the shortest wavelengths and highest energy—can both harm us and help us. Below are some interesting facts about blue light and how it…
Everything You Need to Know About LASIK from a Raleigh Eye Doctor If you wear contact lenses, you may have resigned yourself to a life spent rolling out of bed, late for work, but not…
Your eyes are one of the most delicate organs in your body, and once they’re damaged, it is either difficult or impossible to restore your vision to what it once was! That’s why Raleigh Eye…
When it comes to color, most of us share a common vision experience. Some people, however, have a color vision deficiency, commonly referred to as “color blindness.” Today, our Raleigh eye doctor explains the different…
Our eyes are one of the most important tools we use to process the world around us. They allow us to interpret shapes, faces, colors, and depth without touching them—a critical evolutionary advantage. In fact,…
If you’re tired of wearing glasses and contacts every day, LASIK might seem like a tempting option. Though it is not without some risks, LASIK is a fast, painless procedure that can correct both nearsightedness…
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