Glare and Halos
Glare and halos are both eye symptoms that some people experience around bright lights. Halos show up as bright circles around a light source. Glare is light that interferes with your vision, making it difficult to see or sometimes making your eyes water. These symptoms can show up at any time of the day. Halos […]
Binocular Vision
The human visual system is a complex network including the eye, ocular nerves, and key brain areas that process visual information. Under most circumstances, we use information from both eyes to create a single visual image. This ability to converge information from both eyes is called binocular vision. In some cases, the eyes fail to […]
How Digital Eye Strain Can Lead To Irritated Eyes
Irritated, Dry Eyes May Be Signs That You Have Digital Eye Strain Digital eye strain, also called computer vision syndrome, is a condition that often affects people who work or play on laptops, tablets, smartphones, e-readers, and other digital devices. Whether you use a laptop or tablet at work, or your screen time is limited […]
Age Related Macular Degeneration At Our Jenks OK Optometry Clinic
What is age related macular degeneration Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the area of the retina known as the macula. AMD causes vision loss to the central part of your vision, leaving your peripheral vision clear. There are two types of AMD, dry and wet. Dry AMD is by far the […]
Is LASIK Surgery Right For You
If you don’t want to wear contact lenses or eyeglasses any more then you may be wondering if LASIK surgery is a good option. Many people who receive LASIK surgery get 20/25 vision or better and this should work well for most activities. Some people will still need glasses for reading or driving as they […]
Laser treatment for glaucoma patients
Some glaucoma patients may be a candidate for a laser treatment called an SLT. An SLT laser cleans out the drain inside the eye and lowers eye pressure. This may allow the patient to discontinue eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. An SLT laser is performed in the office in less than 5 minutes. […]
Glaucoma
Glaucoma Treatment From Our Optometrist Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that is most often diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam. There are different types of glaucoma, but mainly it is known for its ability to rob vision beginning with the sides, while gradually moving toward the center of vision. Because progression is so gradual, […]
The importance of in office eye exams – they are more than just glasses!
At your comprehensive eye exam at Insight Eyecare Jenks you will receive an updated glasses and contact lens prescription with explanation of why the doctor is recommending certain products for you. You will also receive a full health evaluation of the front to the back of the eye. The doctor will look for any ocular […]
3 Laser Treatments Available at Insight Eyecare Jenks
Did you know that if you have glaucoma or cataracts there are 5 minute laser treatments that we are able to provide here at Insight Eyecare Jenks? These laser procedures are performed in the optometry office with no post op restrictions. There is very little risk involved with these laser procedures for the eye. Laser treatment following cataract surgery in Jenks […]
