October 2, 2024
While the minimum age for LASIK is eighteen, the FDA does not specify an upper age limit for LASIK. However, if you are older than forty, there may be better options for permanently correcting your vision other than LASIK.Even if you meet the requirements to be considered a good candidate for LASIK, there are other factors to consider if…...
Do I Have to Use Eye Drops Forever to Control Glaucoma?
September 10, 2024
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma and been prescribed eye drops, one question you may have for your eye doctor is how long you need to use them to control glaucoma. To understand the likely answer to that question, it can be helpful to learn more about glaucoma, how eye drops control glaucoma, and what other glaucoma treatments…...
Can I Stop Wearing Glasses After Laser Eye Surgery?
August 8, 2024
For many people, the outcome of laser eye surgery is fully-corrected and clear vision. For these people, getting a vision-correcting procedure like LASIK means they get to reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses for clear vision.For other people, laser eye surgery improves their vision, but does not fully correct it to…...
10 Reasons to Consider Cataract Surgery Earlier Rather Than Later
July 11, 2024
If you have recently been diagnosed with cataracts but are not experiencing significant changes to your vision, you might consider putting off cataract surgery. Undergoing a surgical procedure may seem unnecessary if you can still see clearly.While many people delay cataract surgery until their vision becomes noticeably impaired, there…...
Can I Play Sports After LASIK?
June 13, 2024
Are you an athlete considering LASIK eye surgery? Or do you enjoy playing sports recreationally and wonder how LASIK might affect your favorite activities? If you're thinking about getting LASIK, you likely have questions about how soon you can get back in the game after the procedure. The good news is that LASIK is a safe and…...
Considering Cataract Surgery? Why You May Want a Toric IOL
May 13, 2024
If you have been diagnosed with cataracts and are considering surgery, one of the biggest questions you may have is: Which IOL is right for me? If you have an astigmatism, the answer to that question might be a toric IOL.Keep reading to learn more about the toric IOL and whether or not this lens might be necessary for you!How Do…...
Do I Really Need Annual Eye Exams If My Vision Is Fine?
April 29, 2024
If you don’t already wear glasses or contact lenses and are not experiencing any issues with your vision, you may be wondering if you really need to schedule an annual eye exam. But before you decide to put off making that appointment for another year, you should first consider some of the most important reasons for an annual eye…...
Can I Reverse Presbyopia Without Surgery?
March 28, 2024
hey say that wisdom comes with age. But along with wisdom, age also brings new challenges to clear eyesight.One of these challenges is presbyopia. Developing presbyopia can make reading texts on your phone or the menu at your favorite restaurant difficult without holding them at least an arm's length away from your face.Keep reading…...
10 Important Questions to Ask at Your LASIK Consultation
February 7, 2024
If you are considering LASIK, the initial consultation is an essential first step. To get the most out of your consultation, it can be helpful to have a list of questions to ask your eye surgeon about the procedure.To help you get that list started, keep reading to learn ten important questions to ask at your LASIK consultation!1. Am I a…...
What is Refractive Lens Exchange?
January 9, 2024
One of the most common age-related eye conditions is presbyopia. Presbyopia occurs when the naturally clear and flexible lens of the eye starts to become increasingly rigid, impairing the lens’ ability to focus on nearby objects.Presbyopia is part of the eye’s natural aging process. It usually starts to develop after the age of forty and…...
Say Goodbye to Contacts and Hello to Your Best Self with LASIK
December 19, 2023
If you have spent years relying on contact lenses for clear vision, it may be time to say goodbye to contacts with LASIK! Opting for LASIK can allow you to have clear, crisp vision every day, all the time, without running to the bathroom first thing in the morning to put in your contact lenses.When considering whether LASIK is right for…...
Yes, Laser Vision Correction Procedures are Worth It and Here's Why
November 7, 2023
At Maryland Vision Institute, restoring your clear vision is our passion! We provide our patients with the latest innovations in laser technology and lens implantation to offer our patients the safest, most proven vision correction procedures available today.We offer LASIK and laser lens replacement treatments, both of which can be used…...