No. One is usually given a pair of special glasses to protect the eyes. There are no other harmful effects from the laser

No. Just use caution not to look directly into the laser's aperture. If you accidentally glance into the laser light, you will be fine; no harm will occur. Always follow directions and read warning stickers.

No. Our eyes benefit from being used. If eyes feel “tired” or “strained” they should be rested, but normal activity won’t harm vision.

Yes. Some sunglasses at drugstores have a decal that claims 100% UV (ultra-violet) protection. In reality, they have 100% of the FDA minimum recommended UV protection, which amounts to only 70% UV protection. This is deceptive, but legal, unfortunately. The problem lies in the fact that UV light is known to contribute to cataract formation and macular degeneration, and therefore it is important to block 100% of these harmful rays. We should buy sunglasses is to protect our eyes 100%.

Possibly.There are several reasons that reading "cheaters" purchased at the drugstore can contribute to eye problems. First, they always have the same prescription in each lens, and most people require a different power in each eye. Therefore one eye will be over- or under-corrected, leading to focusing disorders. Second, drugstore glasses never include correction for astigmatism, which nearly everyone has. Astigmatism blurs both distance and near vision.

Fluorescent light is perfectly safe for your eyes. Sometimes very old fluorescent fixtures or a malfunctioning fixture may cause the fluorescent bulb to produce a noticeable flicker. This flicker may be annoying, but it does not cause harm to your eyes.

Answer Patients are often concerned that changing pressure in an airplane can hurt the eyes after LASIK. This is not a problem. The truth is that the dryness of an airplane cabin is the greater concern. LASIK patients will need to moisturize their eyes frequently with artificial tears to prevent dryness and discomfort (perhaps every 15-30 minutes of air travel). We routinely have patients who fly the day after LASIK surgery. The eye is the most significant and precious part of our body.

Several modalities exist to treat frown lines, one of which is laser. Some patients opt for a less invasive treatment such as Botox or fillers, which achieve temporary results. Other patients want more permanent correction such as a browlift with permanent treatment of those muscles that cause the deep frown lines.

Laser vision correction is based on precise measurements of the imperfections in your vision. The measurements are taken with a powerful measurement tool known as the WaveScan??. The WaveScan information is transferred to the laser to guide the treatment.

All of the clinical trials using the Light Visor(tm) received Institutional Review Board approval for human subjects. Safety is a major factor in receiving such approval. Furthermore, Bio-Brite commissioned a "hazard analysis" conducted by independent experts. It concluded that the energy emitted by the Light Visor(tm) is far below the threshold limit values recommended in national standards for photo-biological safety of lamps and lighting systems.

The term laser stands for Lightwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser beam is a concentrated light source with specific characteristics. The characteristics of laser light include the following: Monochromatic: In laser light, all electromagnetic waves have the same wavelength and, therefore the same color. Intense: Because its radiation is coherently concentrated on one spot, laser light is very powerful.

No, the level of ketosis achieved is very mild-just strong enough to protect you from losing muscle tissue. This mild level of ketosis has not been shown to cause harm to the body.

No! Viviscal contains no drugs, no hormones, no industrial by-products. Viviscal has been on the market in Europe for over half a decade, with only positive results, and is manufactured under GMP-certified conditions.

When speaking about digestive enzyme formulas, no. As active protein molecules, the enzymes do not accumulate in the body. They impart enzymatic activity that lasts anywhere from one to four hours and then they are eliminated from the body or the proteins are broken down and the amino acids are used for other purposes. As with any herbal or nutritional supplement, evaluation of amounts and over consumption should be determined on an individual basis. [back to top]

No, actually they are not. They are annoying, they itch, they eat blood like a mosquito, defecate on your scalp, and they are disgusting...but they are not harmful.

We have not tested it on animals. Head lice (for whatever reason) only live on humans. They can be carried or transmitted by animals but they cannot live on them for more than a few days. Since this is the case, we have not tried it on animals nor do we recommend it...you can try it at your own risk if you like.

Unfortunately, there is also a large amount of conjecture and opinion on the internet that has claimed that fluoride is dangerous. At therapeutic levels there has never been a published study that has been able show reliable repeatable results that demonstrate even a possibility of any harm. Many people find all of the negative opinions very confusing.

They probably fear pain, but SLT has no pain. There is no bleeding and no infection. You walk into the eye center, you sit in the chair, the laser specialist aims the red light, and you are finished. It is that simple. People may be afraid of the unknown. Maybe they think of Buck Rogers or Star Wars, but this is just a light, almost like having your picture taken. No. There is no pain, and there are absolutely no systemic side effects. There is no chance of bleeding or infection.

We use anaesthetic eye drops that completely numb your eye so you remain comfortable throughout the treatment. After LASIK laser eye treatment, patients will feel some grittiness, light sensitivity and watering for a short while. With LASEK laser eye treatment, again you will feel some mild sensations and discomfort after the treatment, potentially in the first 24-48 hours.

No, the laser that is used to get fine detailed images is not a treating laser. It has no significant energy. It has no more effect on your eyes than a standard photograph flash would.

We treat patients for monovision (one eye for near, and one eye for distance) who have previously successfully worn monovision contact lenses. We will also do trial fittings of contact lenses to see if you might like this option. A good number of our patients over forty select this form of treatment. Please feel free to discuss monovision with us.

Most patients who wear glasses or contact lenses can be helped with laser vision correction. There are always some rare patients who really are too extreme for laser correction. A complimentary consultation will answer this and many other questions for you.

Yes. You should think of your annual eye examinations in terms of eye health check-ups, rather than just the evaluation for the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Many eye diseases, which can lead to blindness, do not present with blurred vision or pain, until the more advanced stages. We have found brain tumors, retinal detachments, and glaucoma, to name a few conditions, in patients without symptoms, who have come into our office simply to have laser vision correction.

our practice serving the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, most of our patients prefer to have laser vision correction performed on both eyes at the same time, but some elect to have LASIK performed on one eye and then return for treatment of the second eye several days or weeks later. If both eyes are not corrected at the same time, a contact lens may be used to correct the second eye in the interim.