Six Ways to Celebrate St. Louis in August–Plus a Bonus!

St Louis events August 2018

Summer heat may be raging, but August in St. Louis is hot in another way, too! Whether you like music, sports, art, or any other kind of fun, there are plenty of great St Louis events in August 2018 to check out! Here are just a few! St Louis Events August Season Finale at The …

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The Real Problem with Looking at the Sun

can looking at the sun hurt my eyes

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 …

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7 Famous People You Didn’t Know were from Missouri

Brad Pitt Famous People from Missouri

LASIK | St Louis If you’re a Missouri native, you understand the pride that comes with calling the Show-Me State home. From the Cardinals to the Blues, and from toasted ravioli to provel, Missouri is a great place. Like Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) and Maya Angelou, we have a way of putting our own unique …

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Why does Brinton Vision charge for a consultation?

Why doesn't Brinton Vision offer free LASIK exam consulation

One of the questions patients ask is why we don’t offer discounts, coupons, guarantees, or free exams or consultations for LASIK in St. Louis. The United States Food & Drug Administration has some sage advice on this: “Be wary of eye centers that advertise ’20/20 vision or your money back’ or ‘package’ deals. There are never …

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What Happens Next? Taking the Mystery out of a LASIK Consultation in St. Louis

Brinton Vision Lasik Surgery St. Louis

Many of us have visited an optometrist for years, and there’s little question about what will happen behind that wall of frames we know all-too-well. But visiting an ophthalmologist to discuss St. Louis LASIK eye surgery or LASIK alternatives can be intimidating. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors trained in medical procedures and eye health, and are …

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