How much does EVO ICL surgery cost?
When we discuss EVO ICL with our patients, one of the most common questions they ask – and often one of the first – is how much an implantable contact lens will cost. It’s a valid, straightforward question without a simple answer. However, we’ll provide the most complete answer we can about the cost, using […]
LASIK surgeon Dr. Jason Brinton interviewed on CNN’s HLN
Dr. Brinton was asked to speak about LASIK with Robin Meade, the host of CNN’s national HLN Morning Express show. Transcription of the interview: Robin Meade (host of CNN’s HLN news program): What should you know before deciding to have LASIK eye surgery? Well, the FDA has drafted a checklist to make sure people know […]
Brinton Vision Ranked No. 1 St. Louis LASIK Center for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, you have voted Brinton Vision the No. 1 Laser Eye Treatment provider in the St. Louis Magazine’s A-List Readers’ Choice Awards. Thank you for the vote of confidence! The A-List celebrates the best businesses in the St. Louis region and is based entirely on public write-in nominations and votes. More […]
Dr. Jason Brinton speaks about Evo ICL on Show me St. Louis
Speaker 1: There’s a new FDA-approved vision correction procedure for people who have poor distance vision and want to get rid of their glasses or contact lenses. Malik visited Brinton Vision to learn more about EVO. Dr. Jason Brinton: Hi, I’m Dr. Jason Brinton. I’m an eye surgeon at Brinton Vision in St. Louis […]
Contact Lens Intolerance and What to Do About It
For many people with farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism and other common refractive errors, wearing contact lenses or glasses represents an opportunity for relatively inexpensive temporary vision correction. There are some advantages of wearing contacts over wearing glasses, including a glasses-free appearance and ability to stay active. While contact lenses aren’t as carefree as long-term vision correction […]
Dr. Brinton First in the State and Second in the Nation to Perform EVO ICL
Dr. Jason Brinton of Brinton Vision in St. Louis, Missouri performed one of the first EVO ICL procedures in the United States after FDA approval on March 28th, 2022. Dr. Brinton performed the procedure on Dr. Steven Tersigni, a vision correction surgeon from Portland, Oregon. Here is what Dr. Tersigni has to say about Dr. […]
5 Ways to Not Be Nervous, Scared or Have Anxiety About Your LASIK Procedure
Fear of the unknown, fear of pain, fear of lasers … there are lots of reasons LASIK laser eye surgery patients experience “white coat hypertension” before their vision correction procedure. As LASIK specialists, we firmly believe that information is one of the most powerful tools to combat anxiety about surgery. Here, we’ll arm you with […]
Dr. Brinton Showcased in Ocular Surgery News Feature
Jason P. Brinton, MD features prominently in an article in the January 5, 2022 issue of the prestigious Ocular Surgery News (OSN) regarding the growing movement toward office-based surgery for refractive cataract patients. The publication, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2022, is part of the SLACK Inc. family of publications, a leading provider of healthcare […]
The Saint Louis Zoo | Things to see in St Louis
The Saint Louis Zoo is home to more than 14,000 animals and nearly 500 different species. It is known around the world for its innovative approaches to animal management and care, wildlife conservation, education, and research. The Saint Louis Zoo is one of the few free zoos in the country, and it draws about 3 […]
Gateway Arch | Things to See in St. Louis
Gateway National Park houses the iconic Arch that serves as a skyline landmark of St Louis. The famed steel catenary arch structure celebrates Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase. It sits just off the west bank of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. The Gateway Arch is a highly visited tourist attraction with over four […]
Are You Awake During LASIK?
Am I awake during LASIK? When we think of surgery, most of us immediately imagine getting put to sleep under general anesthesia. LASIK eye surgery is different in that patients remain fully awake for the procedure. Fear of pain or injury from sudden coughing or sneezing are two of the most common reasons for a […]
What happens if I blink during LASIK?
No patient at Brinton Vision will ever have to find out what happens if they blink during their laser eye surgery because we take reliable measures to prevent it. If you’re considering a laser vision correction procedure, keep reading to find out how we keep you safe and comfortable throughout the experience. Many of the […]