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Will I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?
It's time to finally stop living with cataracts. You've booked your upcoming Reno cataract surgery, and you're very excited. Yet, you're also a bit overwhelmed and maybe even a little scared. It's okay! A surgery like this is a big step in restoring your vision, and you have every right to ask questions in order to feel a peace of [...]
What is the Difference Between Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, and Optician?
What kind of doctor would you go to after a heart attack? You probably know the answer is a Cardiologist. If you were going to have a baby, you know the doctor to see is an OB/GYN. These are commonly known medical specialists. But what about if you're having trouble with your eyes? There are actually three different types of [...]
What Should You Expect When Considering Cataract Surgery?
Thanks to modern medicine, we have a plethora of surgical options to improve our lives. Before you have any type of surgery, you may have a lot of questions: Will it hurt? What type of recovery should you expect? When can you drive again? Will it be difficult to sleep? When your upcoming surgery is on your eyes, you have [...]
Does Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) hurt?
If you’ve been considering having laser eye surgery to improve your vision, you no doubt have a lot of questions. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is one of the most common procedures that our eye surgeons do at Eye Care Professionals. Our expert doctors can answer any and all questions you may have about what to expect. One of the [...]
Is it Dry Eyes, Allergies, or Both?
Irritated eyes can make it difficult to get through the day. Something as simple as driving your morning commute can seem like a monumental task. In order to feel better, you have to know what's causing your condition. Do you have dry eyes? Are you suffering from allergies? Could it be both? First, let's look at the numbers. According to [...]
4 Habits Hurting Your Eyes
Your daily habits affect your health. You already know exercising each morning lowers your blood pressure, builds muscle, and reduces fat. You probably already know that the daily habit of smoking cigarettes contributes to poor lung health. Eating a healthy, lean breakfast boosts your metabolism. But have you ever thought about any habits you have that may be affecting your [...]
How to Overcome the Fear of Cataract Surgery
Sometimes, going to the doctor is scary. Plenty of adults have fears and reservations around their eyes and going to see an eye doctor. A common cause for anxiety is having cataracts and considering cataract surgery. Patients want to know, “Will I be awake? Will it hurt? Will I recover easily?” There's no shame in admitting that someone performing surgery [...]
What to Look for When Choosing a Cataract Surgeon
As you age, your vision gets worse. While this is true for nearly everyone, it becomes particularly difficult to live a normal life if you develop cataracts. Thankfully, today's best eye doctors can perform a cataract surgery and return your sense of normalcy. Before we discuss who can perform this surgery for you, let's first go over exactly what cataracts [...]
How do I Know if LASIK is Right for Me?
Are you tired of wearing glasses or contacts? Does your naturally-poor eyesight interfere with your life? If so, you've probably wondered about your options at least once. It's time you look into getting LASIK surgery at Eye Care Professionals in Reno, NV. Before we discuss whether this is the right option of treatment for you, let's first go over exactly [...]
Facial paralysis: On reanimating eyes that don’t close
People with facial palsy, or facial paralysis (which is usually on one side) often have difficulty closing the eye. This exposes the eye surface to the harsh elements and deprives the eye of the lubricating effect of an eye closing. A research team from Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, studied the quality of life outcomes of [...]
