The past decade has seen an explosion in the U.S. makeup industry, doubtlessly influenced by beauty retailers like Ulta and Sephora. Though makeup can be one of the best ways to enhance your natural features, it can also pose many risks to your eyes. Here are some tips to reduce the risk of irritation, infection and damage while wearing eye makeup.

With a variety of options available in laser vision correction, how do you know what is best?  As a patient, it can be confusing knowing which option is best and why.  At Raleigh Eye Center, we are pleased to offer both traditional LASIK and All-Laser LASIK in addition to PRK to meet the unique needs of our patients. Here is an overview of technology and how it impacts your LASIK procedure.

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 with risks. In order to help you make an informed decision about LASIK, we will discuss some of these below.

You may have occasionally noticed a tiny speck, line, or dot that seems to hover in your field of vision, moving as your eye moves, but never quite disappearing. You will probably be pleased to learn that these ocular anomalies, commonly called “floaters”, are normal, and usually harmless. In today’s blog our Raleigh optometrist discusses what exactly causes floaters, and when they can indicate a more serious medical condition.

Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, or LASIK is the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S., having helped more than 18 million Americans see clearly since it was approved in 1998. While most people are candidates for the procedure, special considerations must be made as we near and pass 40 years of age.

You may have experienced double vision after a particularly fun party, or an exhausting day at work. But if you’ve noticed that you’re seeing double all the time, without an identifyable cause, it could be an indication of a serious eye issue. Below are some of the most common possible causes of double vision, medically known as diplopia.

Computers might have made working life much easier, but staring at screens all day can do some significant damage to our eyes. In our previous post, we discussed some of the top methods to prevent and relieve eye strain, but had too many to fit in one blog! Here are a few more ways to protect your eyes from computer vision syndrome.

Most people are aware that sunlight contains invisible ultraviolet rays that can harm the skin and eyes. But many people don’t know that the sun’s visible light, primarily blue light, can also damage our eyes and cause macular degeneration. In today’s post, our Raleigh optometrist will explain how blue light, infrared light, and ultraviolet light work, and how they affect our eye health.

Glaucoma, a silent condition that causes damage to the eye’s optic nerve, is often attributed to the buildup of pressure in the eye. A recent study published in Public Health Nutrition evaluated the possible connection between vitamin D levels and open-angle glaucoma. The purpose of the study was to determine if low levels of vitamin D increased incidences of glaucoma.

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. In today’s post, our Raleigh eye doctor explains how decorative contacts can cause eye issues that are downright scary, and some alternative options you can consider.