Astigmatism: It doesn’t have to stop you from LASIK eye surgery

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One of the most common myths about laser vision correction is that LASIK cannot correct astigmatism. That misinformation has likely kept thousands of people from pursuing clear vision. I hear stories nearly every day when people come to me for LASIK in St. Louis. This is such a shame because it simply isn’t true. To …

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A Great Yelp Review from a Fellow Doctor

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At Brinton Vision, every day we have the opportunity to change lives with LASIK in St. Louis. Our greatest reward comes from the smiles on our patients’ faces when they realize clear, crisp vision, often for the first time in their lives. Reading positive Facebook, Google, and Yelp reviews from our patients is definitely a …

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What is age-related macular degeneration?

What is macular degeneration?

Here’s a shocking figure: more than 10 million Americans are living with macular degeneration. It is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, affecting more people than cataracts and glaucoma combined. What’s more sobering is that, although researchers are working on new treatment options, as of today, macular degeneration is considered to …

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Considering LASIK in St. Louis? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself.

Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting LASIK

LASIK and other laser eye surgery procedures are life-changing. If you’ve lived with the hassle of glasses or contacts, you know that the idea of waking up in the morning and seeing the world around you with crisp, clear vision is more than a little exciting. Before you make an appointment for LASIK in St. …

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Diabetes and vision: What you should know.

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When someone has diabetes, vision is often affected. Eye problems are an unwelcome side effect of diabetes, and if  you are among the 29 million people in the United States who suffer from diabetes, you know that blurry vision can be scary. It’s easy to fear the worst, yet there are a number of things …

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