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Cataract Surgery and Anesthesia
The majority of cataract surgeries performed in the U.S. are done with a local anesthetic and IV sedation.The local anes...
9 Intriguing Facts About Green Eyes
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and the “wearin’ of the green,” we thought it would be fun and fit...
What is Tonometry?
A common question asked during the eye exam is, “When is the puff coming?”  Patients are referring to a...
The Freaky Symptoms of Ocular Migraines
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Giving Your New Glasses a Chance
Eye doctors typically pride themselves on being able to improve someone’s vision through glasses or contact lens p...

An old Creek Indian proverb states, "We warm our hands by the fires we did not build, we drink the water from the wells we did not dig, we eat the fruit of the trees we did not plant, and we stand on the shoulders of giants who have gone before...

Knowing the difference between the various specialties in the eye care industry can be confusing, especially given the fact that they all start with the same letter and in many ways sound alike.

So, here’s a breakdown of the different monikers to...