Preventive Eye Care
Enjoy Better Eye Health This Year
A New Year is a new chance for greatness. Ok, maybe we don’t need to be so dramatic. That said, you may have made some resolutions to get you where you want to be in the coming months. Maybe you…
Treat Your Eyes Well During Healthy Vision Month and Beyond
Healthy Vision Month is a time during which the National Eye Institute campaigns for awareness regarding the value of routine eye care for women. Really, we all have certain risks for decreased vision as well as eye disease. What we…
Don’t Shy Away from Tears
Shedding tears is natural. As much as some people shy away from the act of crying, there are several benefits to tears, even those that are provoked by overwhelming joy or sadness. We’re going to take a quick peek at…
Is it Allergies – or Something more Sinister?
As we notice the flowers blooming and more birds chirping, we know that spring is in the air. Along with it, many people know there are allergens in the air that may just hit them when they least expect it.…
What to do about a Stye
You may not think much about the occasional bout with dry eyes or eye strain that you feel at the end of the day. Certain eye problems are less common so, if they do develop, could cause unnecessary stress. One…
Let’s Talk about Eye Injuries for the Active Individual
Just thinking about sustaining an injury to the eye can cause you to cringe. We feel the same! According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 40,000 children and adults suffer injuries to the eye on a yearly basis. Ouch!…
Research Shows some Interesting Side Effects to Smartphone Use
Since the middle of the 20th Century, we have experienced a virtual explosion of new technologies. It seems like every decade has brought about significant advances that have changed the way we live. Think about it. When was the last…
How About a Glaucoma Exam to Complete Your New Year’s Resolution List?
A New Year has just begun! Do you already have your list of things that you want to change or improve in 2015? Perhaps, you want to lose some weight or resolve to eat healthier than you did last year.…
Are Annual Eye Exams Necessary After LASIK?
LASIK has certainly improved the lives of millions of people. Here at our practice, many patients whose vision have been restored to 20/20 will often ask about whether or not annual eye exams are necessary following laser eye surgery. You…
Lasik vs. Contacts: Which Is Safer?
One of the most common concerns of patients who are looking into having LASIK at the Roholt Vision Institute is whether or not it’s riskier than contact lenses. Comparing both may be akin to comparing apples to oranges. Why is…