Eye Care & Health

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR YOUR EYES The health of your eyes depends on many factors, including your genes and age. However, did you know there are certain habits you can practice to improve your eyes’ health? In this blog post, King LASIK suggests some healthy lifestyle changes to make to boost the health of your eyes…

HEALTHY EYES FOR NEW YEAR The end of the year is a great time to think about your resolutions for the upcoming year. Many people include health- and wellness-related goals in their list of resolutions. The team at King LASIK would like to encourage you to consider simple things you can do to improve or…

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…

EYE SAFETY TIPS With Halloween nearing, adults and children alike are getting their costumes ready for a night full of tricks and treats. But while everyone loves a scary costume, it’s important for families to take safety steps in order to avoid a truly frightening eye injury. Here, the trusted vision experts at King LASIK…

THE TELLTALE SIGNS OF AN EYE EMERGENCY According to the American Association of Ophthalmology, nearly 2.5 million people suffer eye injuries in the U.S. each year. Because they are so common, it may sometimes be difficult to tell whether or not an injury is serious and requires urgent medical attention. In honor of National Eye…

SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN IMPROVE YOUR VISION Following a balanced healthy diet is a simple yet effective way to keep your eyes strong. This includes a good amount of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and fat-free or low-fat milk and dairy products. Doctors also recommend avoiding foods high in saturated fat, trans-fat, cholesterol, salt and…

DRIVING SAFETY TIPS As we age, our ability to see moving objects deteriorates, while our peripheral vision worsens and our reaction time becomes slower. This, along with age-related eye conditions such as macular degeneration, makes driving more challenging for adults age 60 and older. Here, King LASIK offers senior drivers these basic driving tips to…

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 TO RELIEVE DIGITAL EYE STRAIN Now more than ever we rely on computers, tablets, televisions and smartphones for everyday life. Unfortunately this comes at a price for our eyes. Nearly 70 percent of American adults experience some form of digital eye strain, which can include red eyes, eye twitching, dry eyes and headaches. If…

TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR VISION The results of an international survey from a couple of years ago revealed that most people would rather lose a limb than their eyesight. With such a high value placed on vision, it makes sense to do what we can to protect our eyesight. By regularly following the habits found…