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LASIK MD discusses the reasons why you shouldn’t rub your eyes and the possible damage it could do.

Spending all day in front of screens, rubbing itchy eyes, and even applying one too many eye drops all seem pretty innocent, but these can actually do more harm than good. Here are some common everyday habits that you may need to ditch for the sake of your eye health.

Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease that usually affects people aged 60 and over, so while you might not be immediately at risk, someone close to you, like your parents or grandparents may be at a greater risk. In this blog post, we take an informative, in-depth look at macular degeneration, touching on the symptoms and risks of this eye disease.

Do you remember when your last eye exam was? If you can't, that means you might be due for one. In this blog post, you'll find all the information needed about eye exams, and how to keep your eye health in check.

Whether glamming it up for a holiday party, or just tackling your everyday makeup routine, there’s no denying that eye makeup—including your favourite mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow—can add a little oomph to your look. While it can be fun to play with your look through makeup, doing so in the wrong way can also cause harm, so follow these eye makeup tips to keep your eyes safe, healthy, and infection-free.

If you’re a glasses or contact lens wearer, this question might have come up before: “Do you have astigmatism?” If you’re not quite sure how you should answer, then this blog post is for you. We’re going to share some of the more common facts about astigmatism, as well as tell you what symptoms you can and should look out for, and the steps you can take to treat them.

The short answer: Yes, LASIK surgery is designed to reshape the cornea. Permanently. This means that, once they've undergone this life-changing procedure, many of our patients won’t have to wear glasses or contact lenses in the decades to come.

From eating a balanced diet to getting a good night’s sleep, you already know about staying healthy. But what do you know about eye health? Beyond common refractive errors, like nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia), your eyes are at risk of catching viruses, infections, and other injuries, too. These may seem innocuous at first, but can be harmful if left untreated.

Keep reading to find out how you can do the right thing and look after your eyes.

“Is laser eye surgery safe?” “What are the risks with this kind of procedure?” “Are there any side effects with LASIK?” 
These questions—and more—are people’s most common concerns about LASIK. We understand that there are some misconceptions out there, from how much it hurts to how safe it is, which is why we’ve compiled this blog post.