Here’s the Scoop on Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) in St. Louis

Refractive Lens Exchange, often called RLE, is one of the most popular LASIK alternatives in St. Louis, although it isn’t unique to Missouri. This life-changing procedure often restores patients’ vision to what it was in their 20s or 30s, and as an added bonus, it prevents cataracts. So what exactly is refractive lens exchange? To …

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A Thanksgiving Story: Gratitude

Thanksgiving gratitude thankfulness

The English author Aldous Huxley wrote, “Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.” There are many stories my family enjoys sharing year after year. This is one that is often shared among my parents, brothers and sisters—and now our own children—at Thanksgiving time. It is the abbreviated version of …

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A Special Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Brinton

Happy Thanksgiving from Brinton Vision

Thanksgiving time has always been about more than turkey and gravy at the Brinton house. It’s more than fun decorations and even more than time for family. For me, the greatest thing about Thanksgiving is that it serves as a vivid reminder to pause and consider all I have to be grateful for. 2017 has …

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

astigmatism and lasik

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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