March 4, 2014 – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Eye Center (REC), the Triangle’s leader in laser vision correction for more than thirty years, is offering significant savings to Triangle area residents on LASIK. For a limited time, Raleigh Eye Center is offering LASIK for $1249 per eye. With its quick recovery, excellent results and now affordable price, it is easy to see why now is the time to choose to have LASIK.

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 types of color blindness, and how this interesting difference in perception occurs.

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.

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, it is thought that the first animal to gain true imaging would have touched off an evolutionary “arms race”, as any species that didn’t have this special function would have died off quickly. Today, our Raleigh optometrists explain the different parts of the eye and how they work together to help us see.

The beach is many people’s happy place. It is a place where you can temporarily forget about all of the things that are going on in your life. However, it is important to make sure that you take steps to protect your eyes. Eye doctors near me recommend that you do the following.

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 be calmer about upcoming treatments, as you are more informed of the process. Below we will discuss some of the different parts of the eye, and how they work together to help us see. 

Eyes are one of the most successful evolutionary advantages of life on Earth, and in their 540 million years of existence, they’ve have adapted to suit some pretty unique behaviors and environments. Below are some of the most amazing eyes in the animal kingdom.

A stye is a red bump that forms on the outer edge of your eyelid. It occurs when the dirt or oil block the oil glands. Styes can be annoying to deal with. Fortunately, local eye doctors have several ways that they can treat this problem.

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 they were cheap. Learn more about the risks associated with colored contacts below, so you can enjoy a safe and happy Halloween!

It’s no secret that vision problems can harm your child’s performance both in and out of the classroom. Here are some signs that your child may be struggling to see clearly. If you live in Raleigh and suspect your child needs glasses, make an appointment with our Raleigh pediatric