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LASIK vs. PRK: What’s the Difference?
If you're considering laser vision correction, you've probably come across two common procedures: LASIK and PRK. Both procedures are designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses by correcting common refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Understanding Dry Eye Disease
Dry eye disease is one of the most common reasons patients visit the eye doctor, yet many people do not realize that their symptoms may actually be related to dryness and inflammation of the eyes.
If your eyes often feel irritated, tired, watery, or blurry, you may be experiencing dry eye disease.
What are Floaters and When Should You Worry?
If you’ve ever noticed small specks, squiggly lines, cobweb-like shadows, or drifting spots in your vision, you’re not alone. These are commonly called floaters, and while they are often harmless, there are times when they can signal a more serious eye condition that may need prompt medical attention.
Eye Allergies During Allergy Season: How to Find Relief and Protect Your Eyes
Seasonal allergies can cause itchy, red, watery eyes and worsen dry eye symptoms. Learn practical tips to manage eye allergies, reduce irritation, and protect your vision during allergy season with guidance from Infocus Eye Care.
LASIK Surgery in Bend: Clear Vision Starts at Infocus Eye Care
Imagine waking up in Bend and seeing the Cascade Mountains clearly—without reaching for your glasses or contact lenses. At Infocus Eyecare, that freedom is possible with advanced, bladeless LASIK surgery—available right here in Central Oregon.
As the only clinic in the region offering LASIK, Infocus Eyecare is proud to bring world-class vision correction close to home.
Cataract Surgery in Bend, Oregon: Restore Clear Vision at Infocus Eyecare
If your vision has become cloudy, blurry, or dim, you may be experiencing cataracts—a common condition that affects many adults as they age. The good news is that cataract surgery is a safe, effective way to restore clear vision and improve your quality of life…
How Long Can You Use Eye Makeup Before Replacing It?
Eye makeup is part of many daily routines — from mascara and liquid eyeliner to eyeshadow and pencil liners. While these products enhance appearance, they also come into close contact with one of the most delicate and sensitive areas of the body: your eyes…
Be Careful, Its Dark Out There!
In the winter months, driving is more hazardous. According to the National Safety Council, traffic deaths triple at night.
Darkness affects peripheral (side) vision, depth perception, color recognition, and more. A driver's age and energy level can also be factors. The older the driver, the more light is required to...
Seeing your way to summer!
If you are an active swimmer, bicyclist or other summer sport enthusiast, you likely know that glasses can be a hassle when participating in summer activities. Bladeless LASIK or contact lenses may be the solution for you to be less dependent on glasses this summer!
Contact Lenses Announcement
After careful consideration and in response to evolving patient needs, we have decided to focus on our medical and surgical eye care services. As such, we will be discontinuing our contact lens services. These changes will be effective March 1st, 2024. ...
Signs It Is Time to Get Corrective Eyewear
Sometimes it is really obvious that you need to get corrective eyewear like glasses or contacts. During these instances, you are likely squinting to see things clearly, which not only you notice but those around you do, too. However, do you know what other signs there are that you may be...
Are prescription sunglasses a good idea?
Are prescription sunglasses a good idea?
You may sometimes find yourself driving down the road, sun shining in your eyes, as you search in...
Protecting Your Eyes When Your Job Requires a Lot of Computer Work
The screen of a computer is difficult to look at for extended periods of time. Everyone likely knows they need to take a break now and again to rest their eyes. However, that is not the only thing you can do to help protect your eyes when you need to sit in front of a computer all...
Spring has Sprung!
When spring rolls around, so does the influx of pollen. Flower and tree pollen levels increase and can trigger a massive onset of allergies. If you suffer from either of these allergies then you know that…
Compliance: Solutions Only Work If You Follow Directions
Oops, you forgot to take those fish oil supplements. That's why my eyes feel dry. You've been wearing your two-week contact lenses for over a month. Hey, no wonder my eyes are irritated. You tried to save on prescription glasses so you bought cheaters over the...
Our LASIK Technology!
We are proud to announce that we are the only clinic in Oregon with the iDesign imaging system! The iDesign is what captures a detailed picture of your eye for your...
Is Eyestrain Causing Your Headaches?
Are you living with headaches and aren't sure about the cause? If so, ask yourself when you last saw your eye doctor. Uncorrected or undetected vision problems could be the source of your problems.
Eyestrain occurs when the muscles of your eye are required to work harder than usual. This can result in eyes that are...
Snow, Sports, See!
As we put away the golf clubs and bikes for the season and bring out the skis in preparation for snow, we excitedly plan adventures for winter. Are you one of the many Central Oregonian snow enthusiasts who still wears glasses? If so, you're probably familiar with the seasonal struggle to find eye protection that...
Lenses For Your Lifestyle
Regardless of how many carrots you eat, your vision is likely to diminish with age. It's a fact of life.
Fortunately, cataract surgery can vastly improve vision and preserve your range of activities. When a patient has cataract surgery, the cloudy lens that is causing vision problems is replaced with...
Summer: Sun, Surf, Sunglasses
It’s summer, school's out, and outdoor vacations are starting. Because wearing sunglasses is vital to the preservation of your sight, we are reminding you again to put on eye protection whenever you go outdoors.
Regardless of your age, ultraviolet (UV) radiation can damage various parts of the eye and also the skin...