LASIK surgery is an effective surgical procedure that helps correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It can eliminate the need for contacts or glasses and is very successful for most patients. However, LASIK is not ideal for everyone and you must first decide if you are a good candidate. Here are 12 signs that you are […]
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Are your eyes feeling strained and dried out? You may be experiencing symptoms of dry-eye. Dr. Christopher Walton, M. D. explains what kind of symptoms you may be facing. A board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Walton proudly offers patients in the Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida areas advanced eye care. Give us a call at 251-341-3385 if
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Dry eyes are a common condition impacting many individuals throughout the Mobile, Alabama area. It can result in discomfort and in some rare cases, it may even impact your candidacy for LASIK. Fortunately, dry eyes are easily treated. In the following video, Dr. Chris Walton discusses the common causes and treatments for the two main
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LASIK surgery has been used for over twenty years to correct eyesight in people with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Surgeons report that rates of serious complications can be held to under 1 percent of all cases. With that in mind, however, LASIK is still a surgical procedure and there are potential complications that
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While the majority of Dr. Chris Walton’s ophthalmology practice consists of surgical treatments for refractive vision errors and age-related vision conditions such as cataracts, he also treats several eye conditions with nonsurgical methods. The two primary conditions Dr. Walton treats with nonsurgical techniques are dry eyes and conjunctivitis. In the following video, Dr. Walton discusses
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LASIK is by far the most common procedure performed to correct refractive vision errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Due to recent advances in technology, just about everyone is a candidate for the procedure. However, in the rare instance where you’re not a suitable LASIK candidate or if you prefer to undergo a different
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Pensacola’s temperate climate attracts many people who love being outside and playing sports, especially team sports such as football and baseball. Unfortunately, poor vision can make engaging in these activities challenging. After all, clear, sharp vision makes a world of difference when looking for the seams on a rotating baseball or catching a glimpse of
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Your cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of your eye that, along with the sclera (white of the eye), serves as a barrier to dirt, germs, and other things that could damage your eye. The cornea also is part of the mechanism responsible for your vision, bending the light entering your eye. The curvature
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Astigmatism is a commonly misunderstood vision condition. Many people erroneously think astigmatism is an eye disease when it is in fact a refractive vision error similar to nearsightedness or farsightedness. In the following video, Dr. Chris Walton gives an overview of astigmatism, including how it impacts the shape of your cornea and how it can
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LASIK is a great procedure that has helped over 20 million of people worldwide. LASIK can improve a wide range of refractive vision errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Once you have decided LASIK surgery is the right choice to improve your vision, you need to choose a surgeon to perform the procedure. When choosing
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