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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Dry eyes are a common condition affecting many people. If you suffer from dry eyes and are considering LASIK, it will be important to treat the condition prior to undergoing LASIK surgery to ensure the best possible results. There are two different conditions which may cause you to experience dry eyes: Dry eye syndrome Evaporative
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Before getting LASIK, Dr. Walton will perform a thorough evaluation to ensure that you are a good LASIK candidate. One of the conditions he is checking for is dry eye syndrome, which is when your eyes no longer produce enough tears to keep your eyes healthy. Symptoms of dry eye syndrome include: Itchy eyes, which
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The symptoms of cataracts come on slowly and are difficult to discern, unless you keep up to date with regular check ups from your ophthalmologist. Cataracts usually appear as you get older, but certain medical conditions can cause them at any age. These include: Diabetes Obesity Cancer radiation Increased alcohol intake Excessive sun exposure You’re
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One of the most common questions Dr. Chris Walton hears during a LASIK consultation is, “Are both eyes operated on at the same time?” This is a great question, especially since it would be much more convenient to undergo one procedure rather than two separate ones. The good news is that Dr. Walton always operates
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If you’re considering having LASIK surgery but are worried that it may be painful, you’re not alone. This is a common concern for people when learning about the LASIK process. Before the surgery starts, Dr. Walton will place drops in your eye. The drops are a localized anesthesia that will numb your eyes for the
When it comes to achieving excellent LASIK results, the skill and experience of your eye surgeon is as important as the technology used. For this reason, it’s crucial that you thoroughly research the background of any potential LASIK surgeon before moving forward with your procedure. In the following video, Dr. Chris Walton discusses his extensive
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The skill and experience of your cataract surgeon plays an important role in the results you achieve. As a result, it’s important to work with a surgeon who has performed thousands of cataract surgery procedures and has experience handling a wide range of cataract issues. Dr. Chris Walton has made cataract surgery a primary focus
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Before there was LASIK, there was PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). PRK is used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This form of vision improvement procedure is a common LASIK alternative. Both forms of refractive surgery work well, but PRK is often recommended when corneal layers are too thin for LASIK. PRK removes the top layer of
