You’ve had enough with glasses. You don’t want to be bothered with contact lenses any longer either. You want to wake up in the morning and see the world the way it is meant to be seen. That means no more blurred vision. You’re ready to consider bladeless LASIK surgery in Wichita. When you choose […]
Benefits of Choosing the Right Eye Doctor in Wichita, KS
Selecting the right doctor to care for your eyes is a key health decision. Why do we say that? This is because the doctor you select is the specialist who you will be trusting with your vision. Your vision is the most important sense you have. In fact, researchers have shown time and time again […]
Is Cataract Surgery Right for Me?
You’ve just learned that you have cataracts. If you have a family history of cataracts, you’re probably not surprised to hear this diagnosis. The truth is that many people over the age of 50 hear this news. Cataracts happen because the lens of your eye becomes clouded. The result is vision loss. Thankfully, this type […]
A Closer Look at Intraocular Lenses
If you have a cataract, you will likely benefit from the placement of an intraocular lens (IOL). This procedure replaces the natural lens that is clouded by the cataract with a clear artificial lens. During a consultation with Dr. Patel at Wichita Vision Institute, you can get in-depth answers to any questions you may have […]
What Does iStent Surgery Involve?
If you have glaucoma, it can be scary. The fluid in your eyes is building up. Instead of being naturally absorbed into your bloodstream in the way that it should, there is an imbalance in your ocular fluid. Something has gone wrong and the pressure is increasing. If you don’t get it taken care of, […]
What is LipiFlow?
LipiFlow® is an exciting treatment that can help you if you suffer from dry eye. It involves the use of a special device that applies thermal pulsation to your inner eyelid. This treatment heats the inner eyelid with a controlled amount of heat that cannot harm you. It is a procedure that causes little or […]
The Many Advantages of LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery can be done on people with astigmatism, far-sightedness or near-sightedness. During the procedure, Dr. Patel uses a laser to reshape the patient’s cornea, which is the part of the eye that helps focus light coming into the eye. Eye problems like near-sightedness are often caused by a misshapen cornea. What Happens During […]
What Does an Ophthalmologist Do?
Have you ever had your eyes checked for glasses or contacts? Have you ever had an eye infection like pink eye or a minor eye injury? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you were probably under the care of an ophthalmologist. Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist Some people get the medical titles optometrist and […]
See Clearly Again with LASIK
The brand name “LASIK” is an abbreviation for “laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis.” This specialized vision procedure first gained traction in the early 2000s. Since then, nearly 30 million patients have benefitted from LASIK to see more clearly. The procedure is used to correct the world’s most common vision conditions, including astigmatism, near-sightedness and far-sightedness. The cornea […]
Glaucoma Treatment: Things to Consider
Glaucoma, a common cause of blindness, is a condition in which pressure builds up within the eye and eventually damages the optic nerve. Glaucoma is sometimes described as the “sneak thief of vision,” for it attacks peripheral vision first. Many patients don’t even realize they have a problem until the disease is fairly advanced. If […]
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