Macular degeneration is a degenerative eye disease that affects the macula (middle of the retina). There are a number of potential complications of this condition, including falls and fractures, retinal detachment, depression, and Charles Bonnet syndrome. For this reason, it is important to get treated if you suffer from this eye disease. At Wichita Vision […]
How Long Does Glaucoma Treatment Take?
Glaucoma is a medical condition affecting roughly three million Americans every year. It’s caused by too much fluid pressure buildup within the eye due to a Trabecular Meshwork blockage. If left untreated, this condition can result in serious side effects, including blindness. At Wichita Vision Institute in Wichita, KS, Dr. Patel is committed to the […]
Who Is a Good Candidate for Lasik?
A year before the turn of the millennia, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lasik for certain individuals. Over the years, it has grown in popularity as a solution to treat poor vision. If you are sick and tired of wearing glasses or contacts or dealing with blurry vision, you may be a good […]
How Soon Do You Get Results From Botox Treatments?
It’s natural to see changes to your face and body as you get older. But natural doesn’t always mean welcome. If you have aging concerns like wrinkling, our Botox treatments at Wichita Vision Institute in Wichita, KS might be exactly what you need to feel more confident. How Soon Do You Get Results From Botox […]
What Should You Avoid After Laser Eye Surgery?
Being able to enjoy freedom from wearing glasses is why laser eye surgery remains a popular choice for people with vision problems. At the Wichita Vision Institute in Wichita, KS, Dr. Reena Patel performs both LASIK and PKR procedures to restore perfect vision in nearsighted and farsighted patients. While these are very safe procedures with […]
How Does Lipiflow Work?
Chronically dry eyes can be irritating, but treating dry eyes with eye drops may not be adequate to deal with ongoing symptoms of blurry vision, watery eyes, and redness. Over the years, there have been a few treatments for treating dry eyes, such as punctal plugs and at-home remedies like warm compresses, but these treatments […]
How Long Does It Take To Recover After Pterygium Removal?
Do you feel like there is foreign material in your eye? Do you have a gritty sensation in one or both eyes? Are you experiencing such symptoms, as itchiness, irritation, blurred vision, dryness, or redness? If so, you may have a pterygium and benefit from pterygium removal at Wichita Vision Institute in Wichita, KS. Take […]
What Is Visian ICL?
Want to ditch your glasses? If you’ve been considering corrective eye surgery but don’t know where to start, we have some answers. At Wichita Vision Institute in Wichita, KS, Dr. Patel offers Visian ICL as a way to correct your eyesight so you can live life more spontaneously. What Is Visian ICL? A Corrective Eye […]
How Many Years Will Lasik Eye Surgery Results Last?
Corrective eye surgery can be a gamechanger for your vision and overall convenience – but how long do results last? For patients interested in LASIK eye surgery, the longevity of the results of this procedure is one of the biggest questions. After all, if you’re going to invest in a corrective procedure, you will want […]
Are You Awake During Cataract Surgery?
If cataracts are obscuring your vision and making it difficult for you to see, then you may need cataract surgery in Wichita KS. In the past, this surgery required full sedation, but modern surgery for cataracts is much more streamlined and less invasive. Dr. Patel at the Wichita Vision Institute in Wichita, KS is skilled […]