Please take our quiz to test your knowledge of cataract risk factors. Cataracts are very common. Most likely everyone would eventually get cataracts, if they lived long enough. They are caused by natural changes in the eyes that occur with age. By age 80, more than half of Americans either have a cataract or have …
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With the New Year upon us, is it finally time to achieve the glasses-free vision you’ve been dreaming about? LASIK surgery re-shapes the cornea – painlessly and quickly – in order to correct the way light rays are bent by your eyes, thereby creating clear vision. Millions of people have gotten LASIK. To discuss your …
When you choose the practice of experienced ophthalmologist Dr. Chris Walton, know that you will get clear, straightforward instructions in advance of your LASIK procedure. We don’t want there to be any surprises in the weeks, days and hours leading up to your surgery. For examples of pre-procedure guidelines, please click through our slide show! …
Cataracts are most commonly caused by age. This type of cataract could begin developing as early as a person’s 40s or 50s. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, about 25 million Americans age 40 and older are affected by cataracts. About half of Americans have a cataract by age 75. So what can you …
LASIK provides a great way to see the world, so to speak. When you no longer have to depend on glasses or contact lenses for clear vision, you may feel more free. Corrective lenses are an inconvenience, not only for travel but for your daily life. Imagine waking up in the morning with clear vision …
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After LASIK surgery, you should be feeling back to normal the next morning. Most people have no problem returning to work the next day. You will need to take some time off from certain activities like swimming and contact sports in order to protect your healing eyes. Your eyes may feel dry for several weeks. …
You deserve clear vision the moment you wake up in the morning. With LASIK surgery, such vision is possible. Dr. Chris Walton is passionate about achieving great vision results for his patients. Dr. Walton’s patients have the option of Allegretto Wave laser technology. One-hundred percent of Dr. Walton’s patients who have chosen Allegretto have achieved …
Part of the LASIK process involves gathering information about the procedure so that you can make an informed decision. To make information-gathering a little more fun, we’ve prepared this LASIK Myth vs. Fact quiz! Please complete the quiz to test your knowledge about this procedure. Unfortunately, there is a lot of fiction out there when …
Dr. Chris Walton has over a decade of experience performing cataract surgery. At this point in his career, he has performed somewhere between 4,000-5,000 procedures. Cataract surgery restores vision blurred by the formation of cataracts, which are highly common among adults in the U.S. The deteriorated lens is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens. The …
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Laser eye surgery is a safe, effective way to improve vision. One of the greatest attributes of the procedure nowadays is its adaptability to suit mosts patients’ needs. Dr. Walton has helped thousands of patients enjoy a better life through LASIK. Here’s a look at a few key factors of LASIK candidacy. The best way …
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