Save Money | Cost of LASIK in St. Louis According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than 150 million Americans use glasses or contacts to compensate for vision problems and spend more than $15 billion each year on corrective eyewear. For many, if not most people, those recurring costs (and the hassles related to …
The Real Problem with Looking at the Sun
What happens if you look at the sun? LASIK | St Louis Missouri Warm weather is finally here, and though sunshine seems like a long-lost friend, getting too friendly with those sunrays is a bad idea. In fact, looking at the sun can (and does) cause short-term–and sometimes long-term–damage to your vision. Whether you’re laying …
Give Mom the Gift of Sight
LASIK St. Louis | Brinton Vision Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. If you’re searching for the perfect gift for Mom, look no farther than the end of her nose. Help her to lose her glasses and toss her contacts for good with the priceless gift of clear, natural vision. We all know that moms …
Tommy Pham: Keeping His Eye on the Ball
LASIK | St Louis St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has struggled in recent years to keep his eye on the ball—but not because he isn’t a top-notch player. In 2008, life threw Pham a curveball when he was diagnosed with a condition called keratoconus. When someone has keratoconus, their cornea, located on the front …
Itching for Relief from Contacts and Allergies?
LASIK St Louis | Brinton Vision There is hope for itchy eyes. If you are one of the 22 million Americans who suffer with seasonal allergies, you probably aren’t as excited about this month’s warmer temperatures and spring blooms as you could be. If you wear contact lenses, your sense of allergy dread might make …