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Cost of RLE Surgery St. Louis

In the United States alone, over 800,000 refractive surgeries like LASIK and PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) are performed annually. RLE, or refractive lens exchange, is one of the most popular and misunderstood procedures. The eye loses its capacity to focus on close-up objects as the natural lens inside the eye starts to stiffen up as we […]

Dave’s LASIK Story

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As a fitness professional, living glasses free has brought Dave’s fitness to the next level! Dave came to the doctors at Brinton Vision in St. Louis, Missouri for LASIK eye surgery, and they gave him his visual freedom. Hi, I’m Dave from St. Louis, Missouri. I had the SBK procedure done at Brinton Vision in […]

Recipe: Baked Salmon with Spinach and Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients: For the Salmon: 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the Spinach: 1 pound fresh spinach leaves, washed and trimmed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil […]

New year, new vision

Imagine starting 2023 with the ability to see the world in all its crisp, clear glory. No more struggling to see the alarm clock, no more fumbling for glasses in the morning, no more dry, itchy contacts. With vision correction, you can start the new year off with a new sense of freedom and clarity. […]

Can I Use My HSA or FSA for LASIK?

Can I Use My HSA or FSA for LASIK?; piggy bank wearing a medical mask to the right, with stacks of coins beside it. Behind it are lit candles in the dark

You can pay for your LASIK procedure using pre-tax money through a tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), which could result in saving 20–30% for those who qualify. The year 2025 is quickly approaching, so it’s time to schedule your LASIK consultation with Brinton Vision and start the new year with […]

Can LASIK Treat Astigmatism?

Can LASIK eye surgery treat astigmatism? Yes, LASIK eye surgery can treat most forms of astigmatism.  One of the most widespread misconceptions about laser vision correction is that astigmatism cannot be treated with custom LASIK laser eye surgery. Thousands of people may have been discouraged from achieving clear vision due to this false information. Laser-assisted […]

St. Louis City Museum

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THE “FUN HOUSE” OF ST. LOUIS City Museum is a key center in St. Louis, Missouri, housed in the former International Shoe building in the Washington Avenue Loft District. Its displays are mostly reused architectural and industrial relics, capturing the blend of cities and construction. From the start, it has been deemed one of the […]

Contact Lens Overwear Syndrome

Contact lenses can cause problems with infections

For contact lens wearers there are two contact lenses most likely to hurt: your first pair of contact lenses and your last pair of contact lenses. The first pair is because of inexperience with inserting and removing contact lenses, and the latter may be due to something called contact lens overwear syndrome (CLOS). According to […]

Custom Lens Replacement (CLR) vs. Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), also known as Custom Lens Replacement (CLR), provides a precise and long-lasting remedy for vision changes brought on by aging in your natural lens. Patients who have had RLE say it is like turning back the clock, giving you a more youthful field of vision, while preventing cataracts in the future. […]

Experience Vision Success Like Joe Jonas With EVO ICL

Joe Jonas with EVO Visian ICL

Since he was a young child, Joe Jonas was hindered by nearsightedness, struggling to see anything in the distance. Nearsightedness, also called myopia, is the most common vision disorder in the world and affects many people, even superstars. The famous singer, songwriter, and actor learned about EVO Visian ICL surgery and decided it was time […]

Is EVO ICL Surgery Safe?

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More than 1 million eyes in 63 countries have received an ICL implant since 1993[1], and the success rate is extremely high. This speaks loudly to the how safe and effective EVO ICL surgery is in providing patients with vastly improved vision. Although EVO ICL is extremely safe and complications are rare, surgeries always come […]

How Long Does It Take to Recover From EVO ICL Surgery?

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EVO ICL, the latest evolution in implantable contact lenses, is designed for greater comfort and easier lens placement in front of the natural lens. This provides patients with quick visual recovery and optimal visual outcomes. The visual recovery occurs at a slightly different pace for everyone but, in general, will follow a predictable pattern. ICL […]