HOME ABOUT US OUR SERVICES MEET THE DOCTORS PATIENT RESOURCES LOCATIONS CONTACT US BLOG Home » Patient Resources » Blog A PATIENT’S GUIDE TO AFFORDABLE LASIK Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Uncategorized on November 15, 2021 If you’re considering LASIK but are curious about the price, you may discover that this life-altering vision correction procedure is more affordable than you thought. The trick is to consider the big picture. The typical investment in LASIK laser eye surgery ranges from $2,000 to $3,000 per eye, according to nationwide averages. Because it’s considered… READ MORE 7 FOODS THAT FEED GOOD VISION Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Uncategorized on November 8, 2021 “Moderation in all things,” an old proverb advises. While it may be hard to moderate over the holidays, a little of this and a little of that could do wonders for your eye health. In fact, many traditional holiday dishes are brimming with vitamins and nutrients that are known to keep eyes healthy and sharp…. READ MORE 3 WAYS LASIK WILL IMPROVE ALLERGY SEASON Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on October 28, 2021 Is it possible that your refractive error or errors are making your life more difficult? Of course, they make it hard for you to see, and wearing glasses or contacts is a hassle. But could your vision problem be negatively impacting your life in more ways than that? Keep reading to learn about three ways LASIK will… READ MORE HALLOWEEN EYE SAFETY: PREVENT TOIL AND TROUBLE IN COSTUME Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on October 18, 2021 We all love a good scare on Halloween night, but most of us want no part of real-life blood and gore when what we’re really after is a great time (and maybe a little bit of candy). Make sure you and your little ghouls and goblins stay safe and injury-free on Halloween by following a… READ MORE WHY LASIK IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOU THINK Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on October 4, 2021 For most people, the recurring costs and inconvenience of prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses and contact lenses feels like a necessary evil. After all, LASIK surgery and other laser vision correction procedures cost much more than a pair of glasses or contacts… But do they really? An estimated 150 million Americans must use prescription lenses of… READ MORE WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ASTIGMATISM Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 19, 2021 More than a third of Americans are affected by astigmatism, which occurs when the corneal surface of the eye is misshapen, causing light to focus incorrectly on the retina. Although most cases are so mild that no corrective action is necessary, others cause blurry vision, poor depth perception, distortion, eye strain, and sometimes headaches. There… READ MORE SEPTEMBER IS HEALTHY AGING MONTH: THESE 5 SIMPLE WAYS CAN KEEP YOUR EYES YOUNG Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 6, 2021 September is Healthy Aging Month—the perfect time to talk about what you can do now that will keep you (and your eyes) in better shape as you get older. To that end, we’re giving you our top five tips for keeping your eyes young: Stop rubbing. Rubbing can cause microscopic damage to the surface of the… READ MORE SQUINTING AT THE GRIDIRON? SEE THE ACTION CLEARLY Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 23, 2021 Most of us aren’t professional football players, but odds are you either enjoy the sport as a spectator or as an amateur player in your spare time. Well, there’s not one thing you can do on the field or in the stands that you can’t do better with improved vision (at least we haven’t found… READ MORE 10 SIGNS YOUR EYES AREN’T BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 9, 2021 Between textbooks, chalkboards, laptops and tablets, the educational setting demands a lot from our eyes. In fact, it’s estimated that our visual system is responsible for taking in about 80 percent of the data we process in the learning environment. So, if that system isn’t in good working order, the consequences can be huge. Younger… READ MORE WHY YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL AROUND FIREWORKS THIS SUMMER Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 28, 2021 Watching fireworks is a beautiful way to celebrate summer, holidays, and reuniting with loved ones. But if they aren’t correctly handled, fireworks can become dangerous. Keep reading for information on fireworks and eye safety to ensure you can enjoy them for years to come! 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