Don’t Forget Those Vitamins & Veggies
Do your eyes seem older than you are? If so, you are not alone, nine million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and 22 million Americans have cataracts. The National Eye Institute’s Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found that your parents were right; you should eat your veggies. The study found a combination of […]
Why Are We So Excited About Bladeless Cataract Surgery?
Because this technology makes it possible for Dr. Solomon to minimize risks and optimize results. It gives him image-guided control and the ability to plan and customize each procedure to the unique characteristics of the patient’s eye. Dr. Solomon, who performed the first LASIK procedure in South Carolina, predicts: “In five to 10 years, all […]
This Cataract Laser Is a Real Beauty
Dr. Solomon recently welcomed a beautiful, new member to the Carolina Eyecare Physicians’ family: Bella, an FDA-approved femtosecond laser developed by LenSx®. The laser, located at the Physicians’ Eye Surgery Center in Charleston, uses the same technology used in bladeless LASIK procedures. Designed for use in cataract procedures, Bella is one of only four bladeless […]
Protect Your Eyes on 4th of July
It’s time for picnics, parades, and the Fourth of July. You may be stocking up on fireworks, but are you planning on protecting your eyes? While eye protection may seem like a hassle at first, think about what is at stake. Your vision is one of your most valuable assets and eyes are the second […]
A Safe Summer: Sportglasses
When thinking about sports gear, eye protection may not be your first priority, but perhaps it should be. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 42,000 sports-related eye injuries bring Americans to the emergency room each year. Most of these eye injuries could have been prevented, had players used eye safety gear. Eyesight […]
“Is LASIK Right For Me?”
Approximately 80% of the people who have LASIK vision correction are age 25 to 40, are nearsighted and want to improve their distance vision. LASIK gives them good vision may last the rest of their lives. If you are farsighted, the results are less dramatic. Farsighted candidates for LASIK typically fall into the 40 to […]
Pre-Tax Dollars to Pay For LASIK? It’s NOT Too Good to Be True!
If your employer has a flexible benefits plan (also called a “FLEX” or “cafeteria” benefits plan), you may be able to FLEX some financial muscle by using pre-tax dollars to pay for LASIK or another vision correction procedure. Depending on your tax bracket, you may be able to save 30% or more. It’s like creating […]
Save $200 on LASIK This Summer!
Call 843-881-EYES today to reserve your place at our LASIK seminar, which will take place at our Mt. Pleasant office on June 20 at 6:00pm. Get answers to all of your questions about LASIK from Dr. Kerry Solomon. Learn how you can make LASIK even more affordable! Schedule your complimentary consultation and find out […]
Is LASIK Really All That “Expensive”? Do the Math!
“Expensive” is a relative term…it depends on what you are comparing to the cost of LASIK. Yes, a nice dinner for two and a night out on the town may look like a bargain compared to what you would spend to have LASIK, but that event will be only a pleasant memory the next day. […]
The Littlest Eyes
Contrary to what we might think, seeing does not come naturally. Babies learn to move their eyes, focus their eyes and process what they see. Good vision is a critical component of their development and necessary as they explore the world around them. It’s important that any vision problems be detected early so they don’t […]