A Special Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Brinton
Thanksgiving time has always been about more than turkey and gravy at the Brinton house. It’s more than fun decorations and even more than time for family. For me, the greatest thing about Thanksgiving is that it serves as a vivid reminder to pause and consider all I have to be grateful for. 2017 has […]
Digital eye strain: 5 tips for saving your vision in a computer-driven world
Twenty years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine a world where everything we do is based on screens. From reading to research and from socializing to shopping, we now navigate our world from smartphones, laptops, PCs, and SmartTVs. All of that information at our fingertips is great, but it’s also tough on our […]
Astigmatism: It doesn’t have to stop you from LASIK eye surgery
One of the most common myths about laser vision correction is that LASIK cannot correct astigmatism. That misinformation has likely kept thousands of people from pursuing clear vision. I hear stories nearly every day when people come to me for LASIK in St. Louis. This is such a shame because it simply isn’t true. To […]
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 […]
Missouri Great Solar Eclipse 2017: Protect your eyes
In case you hadn’t heard, something pretty incredible is happening August 21. The universe is giving the St. Louis area exclusive front row seats to one of the biggest shows around — the Great Solar Eclipse 2017 — and we want you to be prepared. The Great American Solar Eclipse, or Great Solar Eclipse, will […]
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 […]
Can you really wear contact lenses in the pool? Here’s that answer and more.
Contact lenses may be a step up from glasses in the heat of the summer, but there are some times when they’re simply not convenient. Let’s face it: St. Louis is a hot, humid place to do May through August. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sinking into a swimming pool or whirring down a […]