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LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a common laser eye procedure for problems in refractive vision. It can greatly reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contacts, and the procedure is most often used to correct astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness.
Read MoreAt Midtown Optometry, we care about more than just prescribing glasses. Caring for and maintaining your pair of glasses will make sure they last and keep you seeing with your best vision for as long as possible.
Read MoreWhen the doctors at Midtown Optometry examine your eye health, the most common question they get asked is whether they are going to administer the “Air Puff” test.
The short answer is: no.
With that said, why is the air puff eye test so common?
Read MoreWhile 20/20 is a term that most people widely use to describe “perfect” vision, very few truly understand what those numbers refer to, and it’s actually way more interesting than you might think…
Read MoreAs Summer rolls into Fall, and the Santa Cruz fog leaves the beaches, many of us start thinking about the new school year…
This juncture in seasons is a forebearer of books to scrutinize, essays to compose, and literature to research; the key to all of which being great vision.
For students, the new school year is a great opportunity for an annual eye exam. Whether you’re off to college or starting Kindergarten, updated glasses and contact lenses are as important as laptops and sharp pencils.
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