There is no better time than now to start taking proper care of your eyes. In today’s post, your dependable optometrist from Opti-Care shares five ways to safeguard your visual health: [Read more…]
Ptosis 101: Causes, Manifestations, and Treatment
Ptosis, also known as blepharoptosis, pertains to the irregular drooping of your upper eyelid. It can affect both eyelids at the same time, or just one. Here, your trusted optometrist from Opti-Care discusses this condition in detail.
Getting to Know Your Different Eye Care Professionals
Your visual system is delicate and complex, which is why choosing the right eye doctor is so important. Here, Opti-Care, your trusted eye clinic, explains the differences between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, and an optician.
Dry Eye Q and A: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
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Key Points to Know About LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery offers speedy, effective, and long-lasting correction of certain vision problems. As your trusted eye clinic, Opti-Care provides superior pre- and post-operative care for patients who decide to have this procedure. Here, our trusted eye doctor in Westminster, MD, discusses some key points to know about LASIK.
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The LASIK Process
LASIK generally starts with an application of anesthetic drops on your eyes to make you comfortable during the procedure. The surgeon will create a thin flap in your cornea and then remove excess tissue using an excimer laser. This helps reshape your cornea for better light focusing and improved visual clarity.
Benefits of LASIK
Studies show that LASIK is effective at correcting most refractive errors. The procedure as well as the recovery period are quite short, with little or no discomfort experienced by the patient. Best of all, the effects can be experienced almost immediately, so get ready to say goodbye to your corrective eyewear!
How We Can Help You
As your leading provider of pre- and post-op LASIK care, we can perform a comprehensive eye exam in Westminster, MD, to determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure. We recommend LASIK for individuals aged 18 years and above who are in good overall health. We will also check for any contraindications.
After the operation, you may experience minimal eye irritations or blurred vision for a few days. To improve your visual comfort, our trusted optometrist in Westminster, MD, may prescribe steroid eye drops or pain relievers. We will also instruct you on when to return for your next checkup.
For more information on our pre- and post-op LASIK services, call us at (410) 600-3173. We look forward to assisting you.