Eye Care & Health

WHAT YOUR EYE CONDITION SAYS ABOUT YOUR GENERAL HEALTH When it comes to your overall health, the eyes don’t lie. The way they look and function can leave clues to what is going on in the rest of your body. Here are some clues to look for, and what they may mean about your general…

EYE PROTECTION TIPS FOR SUMMER The long days of summer may conjure up images of lazing poolside or tossing the ball around with the kids, but the season also comes with its own set of eye safety concerns. So before you pack up your beach bag or stoke up the fire for that summer cookout,…

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…

ACHIEVE A YOUNGER LOOKING EYES Did you know that others often judge your age by the appearance of your eyes? Want to keep people guessing? Here are some tips from King LASIK that will keep your peepers shining bright and youthful.   Wear Sunglasses and Sunscreen Protect your eyes from sun damage by wearing sunglasses…

AVOID BAD FOOD HABITS It’s common knowledge that a healthy, well-balanced diet is good for the entire body, but did you know that the opposite — a bad diet — can adversely affect your vision? The quality of the food, how it’s prepared and the quantity in which you eat it may put you at…

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…

HEALTHY FOOD RECIPES FOR YOUR EYES You may have heard that eating carrots is good for the eyes. This is true, thanks to the beta-carotene found in orange fruits and veggies, including carrots. A type of vitamin A, beta-carotene helps the retina function properly and can help prevent or delay the onset of age-related macular…

BENEFITS OF HAVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE King LASIK would like to remind you that what’s good for your body in general is also good for your eyes in particular. Not only does following a healthy lifestyle help keep your waistline in check, certain diseases at bay and premature signs of aging away, but it also…

BAD EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON YOUR EYES We all know that smoking is bad for one’s health. Smoking cigarettes causes a host of problems, from premature signs of aging (including wrinkles and dry, dull skin) to serious medical conditions, including lung cancer and emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, did you know…