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Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma Awareness Month

Did you know that Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness? January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and we would like to share some important information regarding this disease that

January 22, 2020
Vision Tips #1-10 From the Experts

Vision Tips #1-10 From the Experts

Vision Tips from your local eye experts. We feel it is important to give you tips and insight into your eye health. These tips relate to your Eyes, Eye Procedures, Eye

January 22, 2020
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) New Treatment Available for Dry Eyes

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) New Treatment Available for Dry Eyes

Intense pulsed light therapy is a common dermatology treatment, which can be used to treat issues such as rosacea, sun damage, and acne scarring. As a treatment for dry eye,

January 31, 2019
The Most Frequently Asked Laser Vision Surgery Questions Answered.

The Most Frequently Asked Laser Vision Surgery Questions Answered.

What is laser vision correction? It is a surgical procedure that uses a cool (non-thermal) beam of light to gently reshape the cornea — the surface of the eye — to improve

January 31, 2019
Reading Glasses or Kamra

Reading Glasses or Kamra

In life we celebrate firsts; first steps, first kiss, the first time driving a car. These are memorable moments and things we will remember for years to come. However, there

October 10, 2018
Insightful Answers about iLASIK and PRK Surgery

Insightful Answers about iLASIK and PRK Surgery

INSIGHTFUL ANSWERS What is the difference between LASIK vs PRK Surgery? The biggest difference between LASIK and PRK surgery is LASIK involves the creation of a thin-flap within the cornea.

July 2, 2018
The Eye Institute iLASIK Advantage

The Eye Institute iLASIK Advantage

The Eye Institute Advantage AT THE BLACK HILLS REGIONAL EYE INSTITUTE CORNEAL THICKNESS AND SHAPE ASSESSMENT Multiple corneal measurements need to be performed including multiple thickness measurements. We incorporate the

June 22, 2018
Near Vision After 40

Near Vision After 40

Refractive Surgery and Near Vision after age 40. For those patients under age 40, correcting both eyes for best possible distance vision generally results in excellent vision at all distances.

June 21, 2018
4 Reasons We’re All Afraid of Eye Surgery

4 Reasons We’re All Afraid of Eye Surgery

The fear is real and has stopped many people from undergoing simple, commonly performed procedures that offer tremendous benefits. Know you’re not alone, many are afraid of having surgery on

February 27, 2018
Picking the Right Doctor to Perform iLASIK

Picking the Right Doctor to Perform iLASIK

One of the very first things you need to do when searching for a local iLASIK doctor is check for the experience. Find out how many iLASIK surgeries this doctor

February 27, 2018