Can Diabetes Cause Astigmatism?
Many people have heard of astigmatism but aren’t quite sure what it means and what causes it. Astigmatism is a very common disorder that can be easily corrected. The main symptom of astigmatism is usually blurry vision. In this article, we will talk about the two types of astigmatism and its causes, along with available […]
Contact Lens Overwear Syndrome
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)
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. […]
How Long Does It Take to Recover From EVO ICL Surgery?
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 […]
7 Fall Dry-Eye Solutions
Brinton Vision | Dry-Eye Solutions It’s that time of year when many LASIK patients coming through Brinton Vision’s doors are donning cable-knit, chunky scarves and the warm neutrals associated with fall. They may also be sporting bloodshot eyes, stringy or crusty mucus on the eyes and other symptoms of dry eye syndrome that frequently come […]
Can LASIK Make You Go Blind?
If you’ve considered getting LASIK in Saint Louis, perhaps the following question has entered your mind: Can LASIK make you go blind? This is among the most common questions patients ask about LASIK surgery … and it’s a golden opportunity to put fears to rest. It’s normal for patients to feel anxiety about any surgical […]
Brinton Vision Celebrates St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup Win
St. Louis Blues fans have been in a steady state of glee over the home team’s Stanley Cup victory since May – we’re no exception. And, like many hockey fans in Missouri, Brinton Vision LASIK staffers couldn’t wait to get their hands on the Lord Stanley Cup. We finally got our chance on September 25 […]
At first sight: A vision success story
Recently, a patient named Angie came into our office. She’d struggled with her vision for 40 years, and to Angie, we represented the last thread of hope that she had to be able to see the faces of her children and husband without being shackled by glasses or contacts. Angie’s vision was very poor. She […]
Eating for healthy eyes: Best ever strawberry spinach salad with chicken
We’ve talked a lot about healthy eyes being part of an overall healthful lifestyle. It seems we’re all learning to be good to our bodies through exercise, rest, meditation, and diet. We invest our time, money, and energy into our fitness, our skin, and our overall peace of mind, and choosing food for healthy eyes […]
May is Healthy Vision Month: Keep your peepers at their peak
May is Healthy Vision Month, which means we’re celebrating at Brinton Vision! After all, there is no better time to recognize that a part of making intentional choices about what we eat, how much exercise we get, and committing to caring for our bodies includes being kind to and mindful of our eyes. Eyes are our […]