Eye Conditions

Monovision is a term used to describe the vision when one eye (usually the dominant eye) is able to see well at long distances and the other eye is able to see relatively better close-up because it is nearsighted. Some patients naturally have monovision where one eye has no prescription and the other eye is…

WHAT EYE CONDITION DO PEOPLE WITH TATTOO HAVE Whoever thought that tattoos could possibly have any negative impact on the eye? But, according to a research from the John Hopkins School Of Medicine, such a thing is not only possible, the link is fast being established as people with black-ink tattoo art on their skin…

FACTS ABOUT COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME Computer vision syndrome is a condition caused by focusing the eyes on a computer screen or other device for long, uninterrupted periods of time. This condition can cause headaches, blurred vision, and other problems. With so much of our time spent looking at computer screens, tablets, or smartphones, computer vision…

TREATING NEARSIGHTEDNESS, FARSIGHTEDNESS, AND ASTIGMATISM As one of the leading LASIK providers in the Pacific Northwest and throughout British Columbia, King LASIK sees many individuals that need treatment for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. A common question that comes up in consultation is, “What is causing my vision condition?” The short answer is often, “You can…

DIABETIC EYE DISEASE MONTH The vision experts at King LASIK want to remind our followers that November is National Diabetic Eye Disease Month. Throughout the month, ophthalmologists around the nation want to raise awareness about diabetic eye disease, early disease detection and related preventive health services. Diabetics are more susceptible to developing eye diseases and…

EFFECTS OF OCULAR MIGRAINES TO YOUR VISION When most people think of a migraine, the first thing that comes to mind is a painful, throbbing headache. However, there are different types of migraines, including one that causes visual distortion, known as an ocular migraine. These vision-related migraines are temporary and painless but can be distressing….

HOW SMARTPHONES DETECT EYE CANCER We all know the many powers of a smartphone: it can track your daily calories, point you to the nearest gas station and, yes, even make and receive phone calls. And now it can do one more thing: detect retinoblastoma.   What is Retinoblastoma? Retinoblastoma is a form of eye…

AGE-RELATED VISION CONCERNS A person’s vision can change several times throughout a lifetime. The first changes in vision often occur during childhood or adolescence and may continue to change into a person’s mid- to late 20s. At this point, vision stabilizes for several years. Once individuals reach their 40s, however, their vision usually starts to…

FACTS ABOUT BLURRED VISION Experiencing blurred vision can be a scary occurrence. Although blurred vision might simply be the result of dirty contact lenses, it could also be a symptom of a more serious eye condition. Learn more about what might be causing your blurred vision and what to do about it. Possible Causes of…

EYE DISORDERS THAT IS COMMON IN OLDER ADULTS The natural aging process is a part of life. There are certain advantages to getting older, including having more free time during retirement, seeing your family evolve and perhaps having more confidence in the decisions you make. Of course, there are certain disadvantages to the aging process…