January 2012


What Does Blade-free Laser Vision Correction Really Mean?

Created on: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Author: Tidewater Eye Centers

Tags: blade free, laser vision, correction, differences between intralase, lasik, prk, surface procedures

Not all laser vision is blade-free. We hear the term more often now than ever before. So what does it really mean? (Read More)


Artificial tears, rewetting drops, natural tears...What's the Difference? By Dr. Alison Mercer, Optometrist of Virginia

Created on: Monday, January 09, 2012
Author: Tidewater Eye Centers

Tags: eye drops, artificial tears, liquigels, gels, ointments, rewetting drops, natural, dry eyes

Tears are the thinnest drop available but with the shortest length of duration. The drops get thicker from liquigel to gel to ointments. The thicker the drop the longer it lasts. (Read More)

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