LASIK eye surgery has long been touted as a relative “quick fix” for refractive errors, like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This surgery has little downtime and often improves patients’ vision by using a highly specialized laser to alter the shape of the cornea. Unfortunately, for many people, the surgery doesn’t go quite as planned. While […]
Making a doctor’s appointment is no one’s favorite thing to do. First of all, calling the office to check for availability or navigating online scheduling tools is a chore. Then, there’s the anxiety about actually showing up for an appointment and undergoing a series of tests. And that’s not to mention the worry about what […]
Astigmatism, or irregular curvature of the cornea, is a fairly common refractive error. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about one-third of the global population suffers from astigmatism. Even though most people have probably at least heard of this issue, few are aware that there are different astigmatism levels. As you might expect, these different levels […]
Imagine this: you have the perfect, spooky costume for Halloween. Or, you’re suiting up for this year’s Cosplay event. In either case, your look is nearly spot-on, but you’re missing one thing: the right eye color. Whether you’re looking to add that “wow” factor in either case, it can be tempting to pop in some […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a refractive error, such as hyperopia, myopia, or astigmatism, it’s more than likely that you’ve also been prescribed corrective lenses. And, sometimes, corrective lenses have their place and make sense. However, our longtime readers know that our first move at Rebuild Your Vision is always going to be to suggest […]
If your child recently went back to school and suddenly also needed another trip to the eye doctor, you’re not alone. Vision problems often become evident in children right after school starts in the fall. Kindergartners and first graders are often the biggest culprits. This is because these new educational experiences bring new challenges that […]
It’s no secret that the past decade has seen the rise of smartphone culture in the U.S. Eighty-four percent of Americans now own smartphones, to say nothing of the number that have computers and televisions as well. All those devices stack up to some serious screen time, and while that might be less than healthy […]
If you’re someone with low vision, you know how difficult it can be to travel. Many people with poor or low vision prefer to stick to their routines. And while that is great and can make life a lot easier, it can get a little discouraging being stuck in the same places all the time. […]
One thing that the vast majority of parents have in common is that they want their children to thrive. Keeping up with the recommended appointment schedule for the pediatrician and the dentist is often a no-brainer. However, many parents unfortunately stop there. After all, who wants to add another appointment to the schedule, especially when […]
We’ve all been there – at some point or another, we’ve grumbled about our depth perception after stubbing our toe while walking down the hall or bumping our head while getting into the car. Or, if you’ve ever tried on a friend’s glasses with the wrong prescription and realized you’ve lost the ability to judge […]
