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Dec 14, 2018
20 questions with Dr. Avi Wallerstein (audio interview)

LASIK MD co-founder and National Medical Director Dr. Avi Wallerstein answers all of your questions about presbyopia (age-related up-close reading vision loss) and PresbyVision™.

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Dec 03, 2018
Why do my contacts burn my eyes? 8 common reasons

Reasons why it burns when you put your contacts in. Contacts are convenient, but you need to take proper care of them. Read how.

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Oct 04, 2018
This breakdancing star raves about how LASIK helped him find freedom

To Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli, the expression "no excuses, no limits" is more than just a slogan. It’s a spirit that truly captures everything about this can’t-keep-your-eyes-off-him break-dancer. Living by these words has helped pave the way for Luca’s success as a dancer, choreographer, motivational speaker, and dance crew founder.

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Aug 03, 2018
Ultra-marathoner Charles Miron’s LASIK procedure has helped him go the distance

Calgary-based ultra-marathon runner Charles Miron's LASIK life is one that carries him the extra mile (and we mean it when we say “extra”).

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Jul 25, 2018
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Presbyopia (Up-Close Reading Vision Loss)

Do you need glasses to read and see close-up clearly? Then you might have an eye condition known as presbyopia, or up-close reading vision loss. If you’re new to this eye condition, then keep reading: this blog post looks over some things you maybe didn’t know about presbyopia (up-close reading vision loss).

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Jul 24, 2018
See how this social media influencer is living her LASIK life!

Camille Ingels-Fortier, better known by her YouTube handle, Cam Grande Brune, is an influencer, which means it’s her job to keep her finger on the pulse of all that’s trending and share that with her many followers on various social media channels.

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Jul 18, 2018
Before you visit the eye doctor, see what 20/20 vision actually means!

20/20 vision is often described as “perfect” eyesight—but it’s only a reflection of the sharpness or clarity of vision at that distance. Sometimes, people see well from a distance but have trouble with near vision (due to presbyopia or hyperopia, for example).

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Jul 18, 2018
This actress simplified her life with LASIK

"Ever since I was a kid, I knew that I wanted to be an actor," says Amanda Brugel. Making her lifelong dream a reality hasn’t always been easy, and she’s had to work hard to get to where she is. But today, Amanda can proudly say that she’s doing what she loves for a living. In fact, her childhood self would be very proud of how far she’s come: Amanda’s built herself quite the successful career, appearing in both TV shows and movies in Canada and the United States.

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Jul 04, 2018
Some reasons why your eyes might be bloodshot

There are many reasons why you might have red eyes. In this blog post, we look at some of the most common causes of itchy, irritated, and bloodshot eyes.

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Jun 19, 2018
Fact or fiction about your eyes: We debunk some common vision-related misconceptions

Is eating carrots good for your eyes? Is reading in the dark bad from them? In this blog post, we debunk myths about vision you may have heard!

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