Articles By Author: Amanda Zellar
Amanda Zellar
What Is Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is an eye disease in which a patient’s cornea thins and protrudes, which results in an irregular, conical shape. This is a progressive disease, and causes progressive nearsightedness and blurred vision. Light sensitivity may also be a symptom. You …
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Amanda Zellar
Frequently Asked Questions: Part One
In part one of our LASIK FAQ, we break down some of the most common LASIK related questions. How Do I Know If I’m a Good Candidate for Lasik? The best way to determine this is by coming in for …
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Amanda Zellar
Why Specks in Your Vision Are Usually Harmless
What Are Specs In Your Vision? Floaters are spots that appear in your vision. They can look like strings, specks, hairs, cobwebs, or squiggles, and they often dart away when you try to look at them directly. Most of the …
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Amanda Zellar
How Long Does a Consultation Take?
When you call or email to schedule a complimentary Lasik consultation, one of the first things the scheduler will let you know is how long the appointment will last. I’ll tell you that it takes about two hours from the time …
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Amanda Zellar
Don’t Be Blinded By the Light On Solar Eclipse Day
On August 21, a good swath of the United States will get the rare chance to view a total solar eclipse. In Michigan, we’ll be outside the path of totality. Unfortunately, that means that we won’t be able to see …
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Amanda Zellar
The Do’s and Don’ts of Contact Lens Wear
According to the Contact Lens Institute, over 30 million Americans wear contact lenses, and 80% of those wear soft contact lenses every day1. Do you know the dos and don’ts of contact lens wear? Keep your eyes healthy by following …
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4 Common LASIK Scams — Learn How to Avoid Them!
Some LASIK centers pride themselves on quality, others on the bargain you can get with discounted rates on surgery. Here’s why cheap LASIK is too good to be true. Is $220 Per Eye Too Good To Be True? One way …
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Amanda Zellar
Can Your iPhone Hurt Your Eyes?
iPhones and eyes is the topic today! These days, it seems like everyone spends their days in front of one screen or another. Whether your phone or tablet, computer or smart fridge, digital screens are a part of daily life. …
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Amanda Zellar
Why We Don’t Do KAMRA Inlay
One procedure that seems to offer vision correction to certain farsighted patients is a corneal inlay, like RaindropTM, or KAMRA InlayTM. The procedure seems to be a way for farsighted patients, or patients who might be a little bit older …
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