5 things to know about LASIK eye surgery
LASIK is a life-changing eye surgery that treats a range of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. If you’re considering having LASIK done to improve your vision and help you ditch the glasses or contact lenses, here are a few things you should know about the procedure. Your prescription needs to remain stable for one year prior […]
Why do I need a regular eye exam if my vision is fine?
Even if you aren’t having symptoms of vision problems, you need to have regular eye exams to identify problems at their earliest, most treatable stages, to help prevent vision loss that could lead to blindness. The frequency of comprehensive eye exams is based on the patient’s age and circumstances. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends […]
How BOTOX® and JUVÉDERM™ work together to achieve a more youthful appearance
Patients are increasingly turning to cosmetic injectables to help turn back time on their faces because these non-surgical treatments can smooth out lines and wrinkles with little to no downtime. Relatively painless and safe, BOTOX® and JUVÉDERM™ work on different types of wrinkles but can be done together to maximize results. Here’s how: BOTOX® for […]
5 ways to keep cataracts from getting worse
Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye that cause things to look blurry or fuzzy. You may see double, colors look faded, your eyes are extra sensitive to light and you usually have trouble seeing well at night. Left untreated, they can eventually lead to blindness. Developing cataracts are a normal part […]
The Fix for Your Dry Eyes
Dry eyes can be unbearable. Between the burning or scratchy sensation to redness and sensitivity, there are several signs and symptoms that can send you running for eye drops for relief. But sometimes artificial tears, tear conservation and other methods don’t provide the relief you’re seeking. That’s when Papale Eye Center turns to True Tear® […]
Halloween Makeup and Costume Contacts Safety Tips
Protect Your Eyes This Halloween Halloween is a super fun time of year to experiment with different looks you wouldn’t normally try. Whether it’s for a complete costume transformation or just a simple spooky look on the day of, there are some things to keep in mind when using glitter, makeup, and costume contacts this […]
3 After School Snacks That Are Good For Your Eyes
In between ensuring that your kids eat breakfast every morning and that you pack their lunches for school, you also need to make sure that they have something to eat as soon as they get home. Although your kids may want to reach for those cookies in the cookie jar, we have a few healthier […]
How Juvederm Can Make You Look More Awake
One of our goals is to make sure that all of our clients not only see things more clearly but that the skin around their eyes also looks healthy and youthful. However, as we age, we start to lose a lot of volume in our skin, which can cause it to droop and look shallow; […]
Why Protecting the Skin Around Your Eyes Matters
When it comes to taking good care of your skin, you know that you shouldn’t head out into the sun without wearing an SPF. However, many of us avoid the skin around our eyes when we put on sunscreen because we get nervous that the sunscreen will get into our eyes. Because the skin around […]
Going to the Beach This Summer? How to Keep Your Eyes Protected
The first thing you may be thinking about protecting when you’re on a beach vacation is probably your shoulders or skin on your face (after all, you don’t want to end up looking like last year’s lobster, do you?). And even though it’s just as important to keep your skin protected from the sun’s harsh […]