It’s one of life’s milestones that we could all do without: That moment when we walk down the aisle at the drug store and not only see the stand of colorful presbyopia reading glasses, but actually stop to pick out a pair. Once we’re over 40, it’s only a matter of time before those reading …
LASIK vs. PRK: What’s the Difference?
When people visit us to find out about LASIK in St. Louis, one of the most common questions we are asked at Brinton Vision is What is the difference between LASIK and PRK? Both of these procedures are performed by some of the best LASIK surgeons in St. Louis and nationwide. They are both life-changing …
At first sight: A vision success story
Recently, a patient named Angie came into our office. She’d struggled with her vision for 40 years, and to Angie, we represented the last thread of hope that she had to be able to see the faces of her children and husband without being shackled by glasses or contacts. Angie’s vision was very poor. She …
When contact lenses are the problem
In my line of work as a LASIK surgeon in St. Louis, I am fortunate to be part of hundreds of success stories. I get to help people see things they never knew they were missing with their glasses or contact lenses. How great is that?! Nothing makes me happier than the smiles on patients’ …
5 facts about SMILE eye surgery that’ll make you smile
If you haven’t yet heard of SMILE eye surgery, perhaps that’s because it’s among the newest laser eye surgery options in St. Louis. SMILE is an acronym for “small incision lenticule extraction,” and is a form of laser eye surgery used to treat myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism. It’s an alternative to LASIK, and St. Louis …