If you’re someone who wears eyeglasses or corrective lenses, you may have considered LASIK surgery. Over 164 million Americans currently wear a form of corrective eyewear, and many of those people would be candidates for laser refractive surgery (LASIK). If you’ve ever wanted to experience freedom from the hassle of eyeglasses or contact lenses, then
Did you know that over 16 million Americans struggle every day with untreated or undiagnosed vision problems? Many patients report that they are unsure how to take better care of their eyes, which can lead to increased complications or even permanent vision damage. Fortunately, this is preventable if you schedule regular eye exams. If you’ve
When it comes to thinking about eye health, it’s tempting to think that we are doing enough to protect these valuable organs by simply wearing sunglasses in the summer or getting an updated glasses prescription. The reality is there are many everyday situations in our workplaces and homes that can cause damage to our eyes.
If your eye doctor has determined that you have cataracts, you may be dealing with the everyday implications of this condition. These can include having trouble driving, difficulty distinguishing certain colors, or seeing a ring of light (a halo) around objects in your surroundings. If you are experiencing these vision challenges, you may be considering
If you’ve ever tried driving your car early in the morning, you may have had a hard time seeing through the foggy windshield. This can be quite frustrating, and for those living with cataracts, everyday tasks feel this way all the time: cloudy and blurred. It can create obstacles to driving, walking, and reading. Here
One of the most important things you can do for your health is to choose medical providers that you trust. Research shows that when you trust your care provider, you are more likely to have better outcomes when faced with health challenges, and are less likely to have anxiety. So, how do you know you’re
When it comes to eye care, we know that patients want to trust and feel heard by the staff of the practice they call home. Entrusting your healthcare to a team can feel overwhelming, but with a caring practitioner and knowledgeable staff, our patients leave feeling confident with the steps they have taken to improve
Due to unforeseen events, our optical department has limited staffing. Our Medford Optical shop will be closed on Friday 1/8. From January 4 – January 15, we will not have an Optician in our Grants Pass office. If we have called you to let you know your glasses or contact lenses are ready, please pick
With recent surges in positive COVID-19 cases locally, in the US, and internationally, Medical Eye Center is re-implementing enhanced screening protocols to ensure our patients’ health and safety. At the beginning of the pandemic, we enforced these measures and have reinstated them now based upon guidance from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and local health
Medical Eye Center extends a warm welcome to our newest doctors, Dr. Lacey Echalier and Dr. Poorav Patel. Dr. Patel’s broad area of focus includes glaucoma, medical retinal conditions, clinical research, cataracts and general ophthalmology. He earned his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University, and holds a Master of Health Science in genetic
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