Blog

What is the right age for eye surgery? Anyone who is over 18 to 21 years old, with a stable refraction may be a candidate for LASIK. The stability of your vision and the overall health of your eyes are the key factors in deciding if LASIK is right for you. The Minimum...

Among people over age 55, cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss. A cataract is cloudiness in the natural lens of the eye and is a natural part of the aging process. The procedure to treat cataracts involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an...

When you undergo an eye exam, it's not uncommon for you to have your eyes dilated as part of the testing process. This is done so that your eye doctor can get a good look inside your eye in order to spot and diagnose any potential problems. Many eye diseases can be detected...

Daily deal websites are a great way to try new things. But do you really want to buy a LASIK coupon at the same place you get discount pizza coupons? Unsavory marketing techniques give the illusion that people can diagnose their own need for surgery, that all vision patients...

Ah, summer. Soon it will be time to get the family out of the house and enjoy some fun in the sun. There’s a lot to think about when you’re planning your getaway, and one of the easiest things to forget is the health of your eyes. It’s common for...

Press Release October 7, 2013 “ Woodhams Eye Clinic comments on Dr. Oz segment selecting your LASIK surgeon” Recently Dr. Oz, popular TV medical guru, featured a segment on the dangers of LASIK surgery.  In this segment, he presented some of the possible side effects...

Your tear film is an important part of your ability to focus. Dry eyes can affect how well you heal after surgery and your vision after surgery. Atlanta patients considering LASIK will be thoroughly screened to test for dry eyes. Depending on your degree of dry eyes, you...

Dry eyes can be a common side-effect of LASIK, but they may also be an indication of a larger disorder known as Dry Eye Syndrome. Dry eye syndrome may be little more than a natural part of the aging process or even brought about by allergies or temporary environmental...