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You may have been told that you are astigmatic. You may also still find yourself wondering, what is astigmatism, exactly? Astigmatism is a condition that results when either the cornea (the clear outer layer of your eye) or lens has some distortion in its normally smooth,...

LASIK is a quick, effective procedure that has already helped millions of people worldwide to enjoy a glasses-free lifestyle. It is still a surgery, however, and should never be undertaken lightly. This particular form of refractive surgery has a good track record with a...

The 25 years of LASIK's history have seen huge technological advances, from better surgical and diagnostic equipment to a wider variety of surgical procedures that enable the treatment of more types of vision problems. Before deciding which treatment center to visit for your...

If your eyes are itchy, red, or irritated, chances are good that you’ll reach for eye drops for relief. But which drops do you need? Regardless of whether it’s allergies, dry air, or an eye infection, there are drops for every problem depending on your symptoms....

If you've ever had something stuck in your eye, you'll remember the unpleasant sensation very well. When foreign objects enter this fragile part of your body, the involuntary response can be overwhelming: stinging, tears, sensitivity to light, a gritty feeling, red eye, or...

Are you feeling stressed out? Most of us endure stress in our busy lives, and eye conditions from stress are common. Excessive stress can affect your overall health, including your eye health and vision. How? Here are three eye conditions related to stress: Eye Strain and...

Most people know that smoking is bad for the lungs and heart. Do you know the negative effects of smoking on your eyes? At every eye exam your doctor will ask you questions that, at first, may not seem related to your vision: Do you exercise? How much do you smoke? Does...

When you come to Woodhams Eye Clinic for your annual eye exam, you will undergo a series of quick and painless eye tests. These are very informative because they give a full picture of your overall eye health, your visual acuity (how clearly you see), and the type and extent...