Eye Care & Health

HOW TO AVOID EYE INJURIES DURING HALLOWEEN Halloween – the one reckless day of the year, when anyone can be anybody. Whether you’re dressing for an adult party or helping the kids with their trick-or-treating costume, the temptation to ignore common sense and safety guidelines is pretty hard to resist. And yet, with over 41 million,…

Fall brings a rich harvest of season-fresh fruits and vegetables, and whipping up delicious autumn salads is not just cheaper, tastier and good for overall health – it has a tremendous impact on the wellbeing of your eyes too

TIPS TO ALLEVIATE EYE STRAIN Did you know if you spend more than two hours a day on a computer, you might have eye strain? Over 75% of all office workers suffer from eye strain. While it may not cause permanent damage to your eyes, it can make life pretty miserable. Eye strain can cause…

FACTS AND FICTIONS ABOUT EYE HEALTH Eating Carrots Will Improve Your Vision FACT: They aren’t going to fix your vision BUT your eyes do need vitamin  A — a nutrient that is essential for good vision. Carrots are a great option but not the only option. Vitamin A can also be found in milk, cheese,…

PREVENT YOUR CHILD FROM SUFFERING AN EYE INJURY About one-third of all eye injuries in the US happen to children 17 years old or younger. The team at King LASIK is dedicated to your child’s eye safety. In this post, we discuss how to prevent your child from suffering an eye injury, as well as steps…

HOW TO PROPERLY APPLY MAKEUP TO YOUR EYES Makeup is designed to enhance the inherent beauty of your eyes. Unfortunately, if applied or worn carelessly, it can lead to serious problems, including irritation, infection and inflammation. King LASIK cares about your eye health and vision, and offers the following eye makeup safety tips to help…

HEALTHY VISION MONTH At King LASIK, we take vision seriously year-round, including during Healthy Vision Month! Every May, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention team up with the National Eye Institute to encourage Americans to make their vision a priority. In honor of Healthy Vision Month, King LASIK has put together the following tips…

WEARING CONTACT LENSES ALTER EYE’S NATURAL BACTERIA New research suggests that contact lenses alter the eyes’ natural bacteria, causing experts to wonder whether they heighten the risk of infection. Here, the team at King LASIK breaks down the results of the study and explains what contact lens wearers need to know.

PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM EYE RELATED INJURY Eye injuries in the workplace can have devastating consequences — sometimes causing permanent vision loss and blindness. Experts believe that more than 90 percent of workplace eye injuries are preventable. Here, the team at King LASIK explains what you need to know about eye injuries at work.

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…