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Mar 11, 2021
Blood pressure and the eyes

Blood pressure affects many parts of the body, but did you know it can also affect our eyes and vision? Read more to see the effects of high and low blood pressure.

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Mar 10, 2021
What is the crystalline lens?

Read all about the crystalline lens, the natural lens of the eye. In this blog post from LASIK MD, we talk about its function, the conditions that affect the lens and treatments to help.

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Mar 08, 2021
Are VR headsets safe for your eyes?

If you’re a fan of virtual reality and own a headset, you might be wondering if it can have any negative effects on the eyes. We’ll answer the question and explain more about what VR is.

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Feb 26, 2021
How shingles can affect the eyes

Did you know that shingles can affect the eyes? Read about herpes zoster, the symptoms, and treatments, especially as it relates to the eyes.

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Feb 22, 2021
How do hormones affect vision?

Hormonal changes in the body can affect vision in different ways, including myopia, dry eyes, and blurry vision. Read how hormones affect vision on LASIK MD’s blog.

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Feb 05, 2021
Your questions about LASIK, answered

LASIK MD answers frequently asked questions about LASIK surgery and other vision correction surgeries, including if LASIK hurts and how much LASIK costs.

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Feb 03, 2021
How lack of sleep affects vision

LASIK MD explains how lack of sleep affects vision. Symptoms can include difficulty focusing, double-vision, and dry eyes. Read LASIK MD’s blog post for tips on better sleep.

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Jan 28, 2021
Preventing common eye injuries that happen at home

Nearly half of all eye injuries happen at home and most of them are preventable. Read our blog post on eye injuries that happen at home and how to prevent them.

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Jan 11, 2021
How to combat dry eyes in the winter

Winter can cause dry eyes because of the cold, wind and low humidity. Learn how to combat dry eyes in the winter with these helpful tips from LASIK MD.

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Jan 06, 2021
The role of artificial intelligence in eye care

Artificial intelligence has been around for decades but has more recently been used in healthcare settings, including eye care. Artificial intelligence won’t replace ophthalmologists but can help in the screening, detection and prevention of serious eye diseases.

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