What is LASIK eye surgery?
LASIK eye surgery actually stands for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. LASIK is a refractive eye surgery procedure where a laser reshapes the outer surface of the eye known as the cornea. By changing the shape of the cornea doctors can improve vision.
Take our LASIK self test
If you are seeking LASIK in Raleigh, North Carolina we are happy to help you learn about LASIK and your candidacy potential for this eye surgery. Please feel free to take our short LASIK self-evaluation test to get on the path to better vision. After taking this test you will be contacted by Raleigh Ophthalmology if you meet the pre-requisite requirements. All LASIK candidates will be required to undergo a pre-operative eye exam before candidacy is approved.
What is a Cataract?
A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the normally transparent lens of the eye. As the opacity thickens, it prevents light rays from passing through the lens and focusing on the retina, the light sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. Early lens changes or opacities may not disturb vision. But as the lens continues to change, several specific symptoms including blurred vision; sensitivity to light and glare; increased nearsightedness; or distorted images in either eye, may develop.
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Childrens Eye Safety
Each year thousands of children have eye injuries at home, at play or while on the road. 90% of these injuries are avoidable, Please take these simple steps to avoid eye injuries your children may encounter.
The most common causes of eye injuries to children include:
- Misuse of toys
- Falls from beds, against furniture, on stairs, and when playing with toys
- Misuse of everyday tools and objects (work and garden tools, knives and forks, pens and pencils)
- Contact with harmful household products (detergents, paints, glues, etc.)
- Automobile accidents.
Finding the Hazards:
At Home:
Use safety gates at top and bottom of stairs- Pad or cushion sharp corners
- Put locks on all cabinets and drawers that kids can reach
- Keep all sharp or pointed objects out of kid's hands
- Put away all hazardous chemicals, including cleaning solutions
- Keep your child out of work areas
- Recognize that even common household items such as paper clips, bungee cords, wire coat hangers, rubber bands and fishhooks can cause serious eye injury
At Play:
- Read all warnings and instructions on toys. Avoid toys with sharp edges or hard points, spikes, and rods. Toys that fly or shoot are intended for older children and should be used with extreme care or not purchased all together
- Be aware of items in playgrounds and play areas that are hazards. Make sure your child wears proper eye protection when playing sports
- Fireworks and sparklers account for over 2000 eye injuries a year. The best protection is to leave the fireworks to the professionals and not to purchase sparklers for your children
On the Road:
- Make sure children are properly secured in baby carriers and child safety seats and that the seat and shoulder belts fit well.
- Children age 12 and younger should never ride in the front seat. Store loose items in the trunk, or secured on the floor.
- Any loose object can become dangerous in a crash.
How to tell if your child has an eye injury:
- Your child has obvious pain or trouble seeing
- Your child has a cut or torn eyelid
- One eye does not move as well as the other
- One eye sticks out compared to the other
- The eye has an unusual pupil size or shape
- There is blood in the clear part of the eye
- Your child has something in the eye or under the eyelid that can't be easily removed
If you notice any of these signs, get medical help right away.