Aug21

LASIK Eye Surgery — Your Ultimate Guide To Stronger Vision

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - LASIK eye surgery

LASIK surgery is a fantastic procedure that has improved countless people’s lives. It can help reduce the need for prescription glasses or contacts or possibly result in you no longer needing them at all. Unfortunately, LASIK isn’t something you can just sign up for. It requires medical approval, planning, and knowing what to expect.

We’ve developed this comprehensive guide to help you on your way to LASIK. We’ve broken it down into five main sections:

What is LASIK surgery?
LASIK Surgery Risks
What can I expect before laser eye surgery?
What happens during LASIK surgery?
LASIK Recovery

Aug11

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How Do I Prevent Age-Related Vision Loss?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts, Diabetes, Dry Eyes, Eye Abnormalities, Knoxville Eye Care

Your vision changes naturally as you get older, but that doesn’t mean that you have to experience significant vision loss in the process. There are plenty of ways to preserve your eye and vision health as you age, and our team is here to help at every step of the journey.

Help prevent vision loss in your 40s by getting a comprehensive eye exam every two years. They also help protect you from age-related vision loss in your 50s by catching eye disease.

Eye floaters and difficulty seeing in low light can become issues in your 60s, so corrective eyewear and brighter lights may become important. Cataract surgery and corrective eyewear become more important in your 70s and 80s.

Jul21

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Can LASIK Help Astigmatism? [A Real Patient Story]

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - LASIK eye surgery

LASIK has been around since the 1970s. However, it hasn’t been until the past decade or so that it’s become effective for people with astigmatism. Advancements in technology and medicine allow ophthalmologists to perform LASIK on patients with astigmatisms, giving patients a new lease on life.

We sat down with our patient Christie to hear about her journey with astigmatism and learn about how LASIK helped correct it. Astigmatism is the irregular curve of the lens or cornea that can cause your vision to be blurred and distorted. We walked Christie through the surgical process to help her see without the need of corrective lenses.

Jun15

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Glaucoma Surgery Recovery – Everything You Need To Know

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Glaucoma

While most people worry about the surgery itself, recovering after glaucoma surgery takes a little bit of planning as well. Knowing what to expect following your procedure can help ensure you recover quickly without complications. Fortunately, you can make glaucoma surgery recovery as easy as possible by following your surgeon’s aftercare instructions.

What should i avoid after glaucoma surgery

Your surgeon’s recovery instructions can vary depending on the procedure you receive. However, basic instructions such as medicated eye drops, avoiding eye strain, and protecting your eye from infection remain largely the same. Recovery times can vary with a month being the average. Side effects like swelling and redness are common. Be on the lookout for signs of infection and alert your doctor immediately if you have any.

Jun1

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The Real Reason You Should Schedule a Dilated Eye Exam

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Eye exams are just as important as visiting your doctor or dentist. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that eye exams are about more than updating your eyewear prescription. Dilated eye exams provide eye doctors with a deeper understanding of your vision health, overall health, and steps that need to be taken to protect you.

Dilated eye exams shine a light on a variety of vision and other health-related issues. Cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration can all lead to significant vision loss if not checked regularly. Dilated eye exams also pick up on other health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders that can affect your overall health.

May14

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Get Better Eye Health By Making These Lifestyle Changes

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

Your vision is one of the most important senses that you have. You need to protect it and ensure that it remains strong for as long as possible. Fortunately, protecting your vision is easier than you may think. To get better eye health, start making these simple lifestyle changes.

Comprehensive eye exams are a cornerstone of healthy vision and overall wellness. You can also support your eye health by eating a diet full of vitamins and nutrients. Smoking drastically increases your risk of eye disease so you should quit immediately. You should also invest in a quality pair of sunglasses to protect your vision all year long.

May3

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Glaucoma and Vision Loss: Am I At Risk of Going Blind?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Glaucoma

You can live with glaucoma for years without even knowing it. While it can take years for the effects to become noticeable, vision loss due to glaucoma is permanent even with treatment. It’s essential that you start getting comprehensive exams as soon as possible to monitor the progress of the disease and retain what eyesight you still have.

Cases of blindness due to glaucoma are relatively rare but still possible. Knowing your risk factors and seeking immediate treatment are the first steps for retaining your vision. Glaucoma attacks the optic nerve, slowly resulting in the loss of your peripheral vision. Treatment is available in the form of eye drops, oral medications, and surgery.

Apr26

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3 Best Treatments for Glaucoma

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Glaucoma

Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” and for good reason. It slowly damages your optic nerve over time without any symptoms in the early stages before vision loss becomes apparent. There is no cure for glaucoma, which is why early detection and treatment should be your top priority.

Eye drops are often the first step in glaucoma treatment. There are many different kinds that fight glaucoma in different ways. If eye drops aren’t enough, then your doctor may recommend oral medication to help bolster the fight against glaucoma. You may need surgery if you have advanced glaucoma or can’t use eye drops or oral medication.

Apr14

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7 Signs That It’s Time For Your Next Comprehensive Eye Exam

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Knoxville Eye Care

It’s easy to let things slip when life gets busy. You make sure to get your annual physical and see your dentist regularly, but what about your vision? You may think it’s no big deal, but it’s just as important to get your annual comprehensive eye exam. If you’re not sure if it’s time to schedule your next exam, here are a few clues:

Mar15

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration | FAQs with Dr. Adam Carrera

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Macular Degeneration

Recently, Dr. Adam Carrera answered patients’ questions about age-related macular degeneration on an Ask Me Anything session that we premiered on our Facebook page! We’ve written down the answers that he provided to your questions so you can reference them at any time.

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