May 28, 2014 – Raleigh, NC – For the fourth year in a row, Raleigh Eye Center (REC) has awarded bilateral LASIK vision correction, a prize valued at $4000, to a Triangle area resident. This years’ winner is Raleigh resident, Amanda Smith. The contest required participants to submit a photo of them wearing goofy glasses. The photo that received the most votes won the grand prize of LASIK. The contest ran through May 15, 2014 and was managed on both REC’s website and Facebook page.

Part of this stems from the increased risk diabetic patients face with surgical procedures in general. Diabetics have a higher occurrence of surgical-site infections and blood sugar spikes, and they may be susceptible to electrolyte imbalances and disorders such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis. They also have a longer recovery time because diabetes slows the wound-healing process. This is all in addition to the normal risks one faces when battling diabetes or having surgery.

The eyes are one of the most delicate and sensitive organs in our bodies, and once they’re damaged, it’s very difficult to repair them! That’s why it’s crucial to take good care of your eyes, especially when applying products that can be potentially harmful. Today, our Raleigh eye doctor shares some eye makeup safety tips that can keep your eyes looking—and seeing—their best.

If you have been recently diagnosed with glaucoma or suspect that you might have it, you may be curious about the optic nerve, the primary tissue that the disease targets. Learn more about the optic nerve and its function below.

Your Raleigh NC eye doctor may recommend that you get your eyes dilated. Eye dilation is a procedure that involves using eye drops in order to keep the eyes open. This procedure not only diagnoses eye conditions, but it can also be used to diagnose health problems. This includes things such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

It’s no secret that vision problems can harm your child’s health and inhibit their success in life. If you’ve noticed that your child has started to struggle in a certain area, here are some further signs that they may need glasses, from our Raleigh children’s eye doctor.

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 a good look at (pun intended) your vision insurance before the year runs out. We would hate it if you let vision insurance benefits which you and/or your employer have already paid for go to waste! 

If you wear contact lenses, you may have resigned yourself to a life spent rolling out of bed, late for work, but not able to leave until you’ve spend a few precious seconds putting in your contacts. If you’ve opted for glasses, you may have come to accept that you’ll be forever losing, re-cleaning, and accidentally-stepping-on your frames.

Deciding to have LASIK on your eyes is a big decision. For obvious reasons, most patients are nervous the day of their procedure. This is often when post operative instructions are given to the patient. Over the years we have heard how difficult it can be to remember the post operative instructions that are given. Knowing how to properly care for your eyes following LASIK is extremely important. Here are some guidelines to help you get the best outcome possible.

Keeping your vision healthy is important for functioning in your daily life. When you have a full schedule and cannot visit your Raleigh NC eye doctor, you can conduct your own home vision test.