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Most people don’t realize the importance of properly fitting contact lenses. As the name suggests, the whole point of contact lenses is for them to contact your eyes—which brings some inherent risks compared to standard glasses.

When considering undergoing laser vision correction, it is very normal to wonder: how is LASIK done? Here is a step-by-step description of the simple process the surgeon follows with every procedure.

Contact lenses definitely have some benefits over wearing eyeglasses, unfortunately, wearing contact lenses comes with a relatively common and sometimes dangerous side effect; contact lens intolerance. Contact lens intolerance—also known as CLI is a catch-all term for people who are no longer able to apply a lens to their eyes without pain.

Hand eye coordination is fundamental to human learning. In fact, data from a study conducted by Indiana University shows this kind of coordination is critical in bond development between young children and their caregivers. “Gaze following” (or looking in the same direction as a parent) is important. The ability to see caregivers handling objects and then mimicking their behavior is maybe even more essential.

Driving at night can be an extremely dangerous activity, especially when factors such as inclement weather, a tired driver, or a driver’s less-than-perfect vision are taken into account. However, there are many things drivers can do to make nighttime driving safer.

Eye floaters are little specks or strands that appear to move across the eye. They are extremely common, especially as people age; according to the Harvard Health Blog, about two-thirds of people develop floaters by the time they are 80 years old. For most people, floaters are harmless.

Is X-Ray vision possible?

Blurry vision can be a hindrance to several aspects of your life. It can keep you from adequately and safely seeing road signs when driving. It makes it harder to see an important notation made on a classroom blackboard or PowerPoint presentation at work. When it comes to athletic competition, blurred vision can be an absolute impediment to success on the field, court, or rink.

Great eyesight is a huge asset for any NHL player. It’s no wonder that an NHLer like Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin turned to LASIK MD to help improve his vision and his game. Protecting that great eyesight is the next challenge.