Macular degeneration, which is also referred to as age-related macular degeneration or AMD, is a disease that causes vision impairment and blindness. According to the National Eye Institute (NIH), AMD is the number one cause of vision loss and blindness in people who are 50 years of age or older. Thankfully, Dr. Patel at the […]
Lasik Surgery: Who is a Candidate?
Lasik is surgery to treat refractive errors of the eye, which are nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. During this surgery, Dr. Patel uses lasers to very precisely resculpt the patient’s eye so that they can see clearly. Here are some criteria to determine who is a candidate for Lasik surgery: People Between 18 and 40 Ophthalmologist […]
What To Consider When Choosing An Eye Specialist
The moment that you decide on an eye specialist to treat you is a very big one indeed. The fact of the matter is that your eyes are critical to your overall health and enjoyment in life. Without your sight, you lose some critical aspects of being able to absorb the world around you. Since […]
Blade-Free Lasik: Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve had enough of glasses. You’ve never been able to bear putting something in your eyes, leaving contacts as an impossible option for you. You just want to be able to open your eyes every day and see the world around you the way it is meant to be. You don’t want anything on your […]
The Benefits of Having an Eye Doctor in Wichita
Your vision is perhaps one of the most important senses that you possess. Without the ability to see, your world would be a perpetually dark place where you would miss out on a great deal of what is going on around you from one moment to the next. You would not be able to see […]
How IPL Therapy Can Help Your Eyes
There are times when your dry eye condition makes you want to cry. The problem is your eyes don’t have enough lubrication. You struggle to make those tears come. Your eyes itch and burn all the time. They feel like something is jabbing at them even though there is nothing in your eye. You have […]
What is the iStent Surgery?
You’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, a condition that threatens your vision when left untreated as the fluid in your eye builds up to dangerous levels. It can get to a point that the pressure it applies on the optic nerve causes irreparable damage. The most common approach to treat it is to prescribe eye drops […]
Is LASIK Right For Me?
If you are like so many people who are forced to wear corrective lenses every day, you may be longing for the morning when you can open your eyes and see without any extra help. You may think it is only a fantasy, while you continue to put lenses in your eyes or grab your […]
How to Choose An Ophthalmologist in Wichita
If you are experiencing a serious condition with your eyes, such as loss of vision, a degenerative disease, or you have a health condition that can affect your vision, you will need to see an ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor that has more extensive training than an optometrist. You can expect a more […]
Proudly Offering Cosmetic Services at Wichita Vision Institute
At Wichita Vision Institute, we know that the way you feel about yourself is incredibly important to your overall quality of life. While we have focused on your sight for years, we are now proud to tell you that we are also now offering several popular cosmetic services that can help you with many of […]
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