What Does 20/20 Vision Really Mean?
What does it mean when someone says “I see better than 20/20 after my iLASIK”? To understand this question, we must learn what 20/20 vision means. The first “20” in 20/20 refers to the presumed testing distance of 20 feet. The second “20” is a little complicated, but basically indicates one can see what a…
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Nutrition and Supplements for the Eyes
We know from scientific evidence that nutrition has an impact on overall health. It turns out that when mom told me as a kid that eating my vegetables was good for me, she was right! Because of the economic impact of medical diseases, there has been a large trend to push for preventative measures in…
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Blepharospasm Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Eye Health & Facts,Oculoplastic
Providing excellent eye care means more than just meeting the LASIK needs of people in South Dakota and North Dakota. That’s why our practice does much more than just meet with Williston, ND laser eye surgery patients. In fact, we can also address a number of different eye conditions related to the eyelids. Many people…
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Blepharoplasty to Improve Vision
Eye Health & Facts,Oculoplastic
As people get older, it’s common for them to experience some drooping or sagging of the skin of the face. Sometimes this drooping or sagging can be very pronounced. In the case of the eyelids, sometime the drooping or sagging may be so severe that it actually impairs a person’s vision. This is particularly true…
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Healthy Vision Week Begins October 8
The 5th Annual Healthy Vision Week kicks-off on October 8. The Northern Plains Eye Foundation has organized this screening week during past years with the assistance of eye care professionals in the Black Hills and Pierre, SouthDakota. The Black Hills Regional Eye Institute is one of forty-two eye care facilities providing free vision screenings for…
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What is Low Vision?
Eye Health & Facts,Ophthalmology
There are plenty of vision problems that we see and treat on a daily basis. The team at our South Dakota eye care center have assisted a number of Williston, ND laser vision correction patients over the years, so we see our fair share of eye problems. Some of them are common and generally easy…
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Common Types of Eye Injuries
The eyes can be very vulnerable to different kinds of injuries, which is why it’s so important that people wear protective eye wear whenever appropriate and possible. Taking simple steps might mean the difference between seeing great and not seeing at all. The team at our South Dakota eye care practice have helped Williston, ND…
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Astigmatism Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
There are many kinds of vision problems that people can face. A number of them are classified as refractive errors: myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. The team here at our Rapid City, SD laser eye surgery center can help patients greatly restore the quality of their vision if they are suffering from a refractive…
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The Importance of Eye Exams
Eye exams are extremely important if you want to maintain good vision and experience a good quality of life. What’s interesting is that many people neglect to undergo eye exams even when they are necessary. These are not things that should be skipped or avoided. In fact, as you get older, undergoing regular eye exams…
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Presbyopia Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Eye Health & Facts,Reading Vision
One common vision problem that many people suffer from when they get older is presbyopia. You’re probably not familiar with the term, but it is something that almost everyone experiences to some degree after they turn 45. There are numerous treatments available to address presbyopia, and we will be more than happy to discuss these…
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