As we get older, we face a number of changes in our general health and wellness. It’s all a part of the natural aging process, and it should come as no surprise that these changes can affect our vision. Thankfully the team at Papale Eye Center have a number of treatment options for patients. Our springfield […]
At Papale Eye Center, the preservation of eye health is our top priority. By helping our patients to maintain good eye health, we can ensure that they are able to continue to enjoy clear, focused vision. Unfortunately, there are many conditions that threaten both the health and function of the eyes. Glaucoma is a condition […]
Here at Papale Eye Center, we always attempt to work conservatively when it comes to addressing serious vision problems. The people of Springfield deserve excellent eye care, and that tends to mean working in a manner that assesses a situation and then acts appropriately. If we are able to diagnose or detect glaucoma early, the […]
The team at Papale Eye Center has helped countless people in and around Springfield achieve excellent vision and maintain healthy eyes. This is part of our focus on regular screenings and exams to ensure early detection. These are important considerations when it comes to glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss and blindness. Let’s take […]
At the Papale Eye Center, we are often asked whether there is a “right” age to undergo LASIK. Some patients are concerned that they may be too old to benefit from LASIK, while others wonder whether LASIK might be appropriate for their teenaged children, perhaps as a gift for graduating from high school. We answer […]
Most patients consider laser eye treatment to be the new standard when it comes to treating vision impairment. In the past, patients had to rely on glasses or contact lenses to improve vision that was affected by nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Today, there are options that provide longer-lasting results with greater convenience. Most patients are […]
Most common vision problems are classified as refractive errors. Normally, your cornea should bend light so that it focuses in the center of your retina. If you struggle with refractive errors, the unusual shape of your cornea will cause light to focus elsewhere inside your eye. As a result, you may experience blurred vision, double […]
When a product boasts that it is “new and improved,” it doesn’t always mean that its previous version was “old and inferior,” though that may be the implication. Indeed, in the case of LASIK, conventional LASIK has been one of the safest and most successful surgical procedures in the history of medicine since the FDA […]
When patients come to Papale Eye Center, they know that they are visiting one of the leading eye care centers in Springfield. We offer state-of-the-art laser eye surgery, including advanced custom LASIK surgery. Many people wonder how custom LASIK differs from traditional LASIK. Let’s compare the two right now. About Traditional LASIK Surgery Traditional LASIK […]
Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism are some of the most common vision problems we treat here at Papale Eye Center. Patients throughout the Springfield area know that they can count on use for advanced custom LASIK surgery as well as other safe and state-of-the-art laser vision correction procedures. But how does LASIK compare to […]