07
Jul
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is a very common eye condition that impacts most adults. The condition causes your eyes to lose the ability to change focus and see objects that are close up. If you have to stretch your arms out in order to read a book or your phone, you may have presbyopia. This cond...
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07
Jul
How to choose the best lifestyle lens implant for you
For adults who have been diagnosed with a cataract, a lifestyle lens implant, a type of advanced-technology intraocular lens implant (IOL), may give patients the freedom from glasses or contacts to see at a variety of distances. Some lifestyle lens implants are better for patient...
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07
Jul
Keep Your Eyes Healthy To Prevent Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
The most common eye disease among diabetics is diabetic retinopathy. This eye disease occurs when blood vessels in the retina are damaged and usually occurs in both eyes. The most common symptom of diabetic retinopathy is a slight change in vision. Over time, the condition can wo...
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07
Jul
Glaucoma – The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that shows no early warning signs or symptoms and is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Typically, the optic nerve becomes damaged because of high pressure in the eye, however, there are other causes that can contribut...
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07
Jul
Does LASIK Hurt?
LASIK eye surgery is a very popular procedure in part because it is patient-friendly in many ways. The procedure only takes about 15 minutes for both eyes, and the healing process begins immediately with little to no discomfort. Another perk is that it doesn’t take long to start ...
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07
Jul
How Long Does Cataract Surgery Take?
Cataract surgery is a procedure used to treat cataracts where changes in the lens of the eye cause cloudy, blurry or misty vision. The lens is the crystalline structure that sits just behind your pupil, which is the black circle in the center of your eye. Cataracts occur when cha...
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07
Jul
Vision Conditions LASIK Corrects
LASIK laser vision correction in Elkhart with Dr. Boling could be the path to better vision for you. LASIK not only improves your vision; it improves your quality of life. There are four general vision conditions that LASIK corrects. Myopia: Myopia is also called nearsightedness a...
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07
Jul
LASIK Alternatives
Although LASIK has greatly improved the vision of tens of thousands of patients, it’s not the best option for everyone. There are several LASIK alternatives to consider if you are interested in vision correction and are not a good candidate for the LASIK procedure. Because Dr. Bol...
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07
Jul
Dry Eye and LASIK
Dry eyes are no fun: They itch, sting and tear up. They’re a possible side effect of LASIK eye surgery, but usually they clear up within the first year of recovery. It is important when considering LASIK that you understand the possibility of experiencing dry eyes after your proc...
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07
Jul
Types of Cataract Surgery
If the lens inside your eye has become cloudy, you may want to consider cataract surgery. During cataract surgery in Elkhart, Dr. Boling removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens: IOL) to restore clear vision. The procedure is typ...
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07
Jul
Community Corner
Join Us Saturday for the Ugly Sweater Run and WinterFest! Join your friends at Boling Vision Center and dig out that ugly holiday sweater and join the tackiest event in town at the 2nd annual Elkhart Education Foundation’s Ugly Sweater Run presented by NIBCO on Saturday, December ...
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07
Jul
Is Cataract Surgery Safe?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that can make it hard for you to see. The condition is most common in older people, but anyone can have one. As cataracts grow, they can cause symptoms that interfere with daily activities. Cataracts can cause dim, blurred, yellow or double...
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