We All Want Great Eyelashes Who doesn't want longer, thicker, and darker lashes? They are a sign of beauty. They make us look more awake. Leaving the house without mascara gets you the "are you feeling OK today?" from friends and co-workers. Really though, who has the time to have perfect eyelashes every day? [...]
Summer is on the way, get ready with Lasik! That means that it is almost time for your next big vacation. There are so many important things to think about when you are planning your get away. Where will you go this year? What will you wear? Whether you are headed to the beach [...]
By: Dr. Allison R. Tyler Dr. Tyler Answers Common Questions About Cataracts Does surgery for cataracts hurt? Most patients have little to no pain during and after surgery for cataracts. During the procedure your eye is numb and you receive medication through an IV to help you remain relaxed and comfortable. After the [...]
Low humidity outdoors and heat indoors can increase dry eye symptoms. We’ve included some tips to help reduce dryness and soothe your eyes. Drink plenty of water, at least eight 8 oz. glasses a day. Decrease your caffeine intake. Use preservative-free artificial tears. Eliminate the use of both ceiling and floor fans. Point car [...]
By: Dr. Michael R. Willman Exciting New Treatment for Glaucoma Patients Vyzulta™, a new eye drop to treat glaucoma, is one of the outcomes of a Nobel Prize from the late 90s. A Brief History of Glaucoma Treatments Glaucoma has been known since antiquity. When Hippocrates described the condition of blindness in [...]
What is a refraction fee? When the doctor asks “which is better, 1 or 2”, the test is called a refraction and there is a refraction fee. A refraction determines the lens prescription you will need for glasses or contacts. It is also a necessary part of a cataract evaluation. A refraction is one of [...]
Lasik Just Got SMARTER With iDesign The iDesign Refractive Studio, developed by NASA scientists for use in space telescopes, is the latest, most advanced Lasik option available anywhere. Dr. Richard Carlin can provide the most exactingly detailed Lasik measurements for a truly personalized treatment. Your eyes’ unique imperfections are mapped more accurately producing the [...]
Introducing CarlinVision's NEW Dry Eye Service! Dry, gritty, burning eyes are relatively common conditions. Affecting over 5 million Americans over the age of 50, the condition is more common in women, especially those on hormone replacement therapy. A common cause of contact lens discomfort, dry eyes may cause episodes of reflex tearing, blurred vision [...]
My Complete Cataract Surgery Experience By Lisa Dawkins I’d like to tell you about the amazing experience I recently had concerning my eye care, how and when I came to choose CarlinVision for cataract surgery and why I’m glad I did. Several years ago I started having trouble seeing clearly, so I went to my regular [...]
Skin Cancer Up to 10 percent of all skin cancers are found on the eyelids. UV protection is preventative. Cataracts The World Health Organization reports that approximately 900,000 people worldwide are blind because of cataracts—cloudiness in the lens of the eye—triggered by UV exposure. Macular Degeneration UV light may play a role in damaging [...]
