Understanding Nearsightedness (Myopia)
The simple act of seeing—a task that many take for granted—can become a daily challenge for millions of people. At Brinton Vision, we understand the intricacies and anxieties tied to vision. If you’ve ever strained to see a distant sign while driving or felt the frustration of not recognizing someone waving from afar, you’re not […]
Brinton Vision wins again in the 2023 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Headliner Award
Brinton Vision, located in Creve Coeur, Missouri was recently named Best Eye Care Facility by the STL Headliners program for the second consecutive year . The readers of St. Louis Post-Dispatch and STLtoday.com casted votes to nominate favorites and winners in over 150 categories. The Hartford All-Star Award was given to the company that received […]
When contact lenses are the problem
In my line of work as a LASIK surgeon in St. Louis, I am fortunate to be part of hundreds of success stories. I get to help people see things they never knew they were missing with their glasses or contact lenses. How great is that?! Nothing makes me happier than the smiles on patients’ […]
5 facts about SMILE eye surgery that’ll make you smile
If you haven’t yet heard of SMILE eye surgery, perhaps that’s because it’s among the newest laser eye surgery options in St. Louis. SMILE is an acronym for “small incision lenticule extraction,” and is a form of laser eye surgery used to treat myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism. It’s an alternative to LASIK, and St. Louis […]
5 questions your LASIK surgeon wants you to ask
Looking for LASIK in St. Louis? Here’s what you should be asking. The Internet is an amazing thing. Thanks to dot coms, we now have an entire universe of information at our fingertips. Whether we want to find a recipe or figure out what’s causing that irritating rash, all we have to do is search […]
You are unique. So are your eyes.
There is no “one-size-fits-all” vision solution when it comes to LASIK in St. Louis. Right now, this very minute, there are about 7.5 billion of us human beings on Earth. That means there are about 15 billion eyes. An even more incredible fact is that not a single pair is exactly alike. From a technical […]
5 reasons why LASIK is wrong for you
So let me guess. You probably take great care of your body (when you have time). You go to the gym or move your body at yoga class, on a bike or by walking or jogging a couple of times a week. You’re probably also mindful of proper nutrition, and there’s a good chance that […]