Can LASIK fix both near and farsightedness? Am I a candidate for LASIK? Does LASIK last forever? What is the success rate? As with any type of surgery, there are many different questions you may have about the potential of getting LASIK surgery. One we hear quite often is, at what age can someone get this surgery? We want to [...]
When you think about being injured playing a sport, probably the first few things that come to your mind are a concussion from football or a twisted ankle from soccer. Both of these are certainly possible, and quite painful as well. This is far from the end of the list. What you may not realize, though, is that there are [...]
You would be hard pressed to find someone who didn't know that smoking cigarettes is harmful to your health. For many decades, we have been aware of the link between smoking and health conditions like lung cancer and heart disease. However, too few people realize the effect it has on other aspects of your health, including your eye health. Smoking [...]
Sure, the color of your eyes may affect what color shirt looks the best or which shade of eyeshadow you wear, but there's a lot more to it than simple aesthetics. Did you know that your eye color can affect your risk factors for certain eye conditions? It is true! Before we answer which colors face which eye condition risks, [...]
The CDC tells us about 3 million Americans have glaucoma. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. It doesn't have to be this way, though. If it’s caught early, you can preserve your vision and prevent additional vision loss. That's why it's so important to talk about glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, results in increased eye [...]
For nearly all of us, chronic eye conditions happen eventually. Statistics tell us about 3 million Americans have glaucoma. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. In addition to this, cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans aged 40 and older. By age 75, approximately half of all Americans have cataracts. According to the National Eye Institute, over [...]
Few things make life as uncomfortable and difficult as an eye condition. You cannot see, you cannot sleep, and you cannot even look at yourself in the mirror without focusing on the problem. This is no way to live, which is why we want to help you treat your underlying condition. Do you have inflammation around your eyelids? If so, [...]
To say having dry eyes makes your life more difficult would be quite an understatement. It's more than that, though. Having dry eyes is not only uncomfortable in the short-term, it can also lead to irreversible damage in the long-term. This is why a solution is more than just a cosmetic procedure. Dry eyes are not something to "just live [...]
It should come as no surprise that anytime you are having surgery, this is a big deal. This is particularly true when you have an upcoming eye surgery. Whether it is cataract surgery, LASIK, or anything else, you are going to want to prepare as best as possible, as well as give yourself the proper post-surgery care. If you do [...]
If you are struggling with your eyesight, you don't have to live with it anymore. You have options! No, we don't mean the option of either eyeglasses or contacts. You can opt for eye surgery and live the life you've always wanted, free of the poor eyesight that has been holding you back. Before you can run full steam ahead [...]
A cataract is a clouding of your eye’s natural lens. As the condition progresses, your lens becomes increasingly clouded, preventing light from passing through to the retina clearly. This results in a progressive deterioration of vision. As the cataract gets worse, the eye has a harder time focusing. In early stages, glasses may help you see better. As the lens [...]
Are you tired of wearing contacts or glasses? You may think, "Sure, but I don't have any other options." Actually, this is not true. A LASIK procedure means you could wake up each and every morning without the vision problems that require you to need these items! What is a LASIK Procedure? Your vision problems all boil down to how [...]
You're tired of poor vision. Whether it be from cataracts, nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, your eyes don't allow you to see everything with the clarity you wish you had. Poor vision can be corrected! You're ready to finally do something about it. The question is, what? You're looking to learn more about advanced eye surgery in Reno, NV. What can [...]
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye. If you struggle with cloudy vision, difficulty seeing at night, light sensitivity, and seeing excessive glare, you may be experiencing the early stages of cataracts. As the condition progresses, eyesight in the affected eye will be impaired. This isn't something to ignore because cataracts will not “fix themselves”, they require [...]
Most people have a general practitioner or family doctor they go to for general health concerns and annual check-ups, but sometimes you need to see a specialist. If you have a toothache, you book an appointment with your dentist. If you were having trouble with chest pain, you would see a cardiologist. For every special medical need, there is a [...]
(775) 322-1000
Eye Care Professionals in Reno, Nevada, serves the whole region and offers LASIK, vision, and medical eye exams. We pride ourselves on offering leading-edge diagnostics, detection, and management of eye disease. Moreover, we provide advanced cataract surgery, restoration of reading vision, as well as leading-edge refractive surgery. Additionally, our clinic offers state-of-the-art implantable lenses, lens exchange for improved vision while using high-tech equipment, methods, and techniques.
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10685 Professional Circle, Suite A
Reno, NV 89521
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