Posts by Dr. Hernandez

LASIK eye surgery is a long-term investment that pays off over the long run. But, many people cannot afford to pay the costs upfront. Fortunately, there are several options to consider when deciding on your financial planning for LASIK. The cost of LASIK eye surgery can be made accessible through various payment solutions. Additionally, you can…

The effects of smoking on overall health are widely known, but did you know that smoking harms youreyes as well? Today I’m talking about the ways that cigarettes and tobacco can harm your eyes and vision. Hopefully, if you are a smoker, you will consider your eyes and smoking, and maybe even try to kick…

You can’t shoot what you can’t see, so it is vital that you have a quality rifle scope on your firearm. Today, as your Eye Doctor Near Me, I want to talk about rifle scopes. Luckily, there are plenty of great options on the market today. Each comes with a different price point, magnification, and…

Do you feel like your athletic performance isn’t living up to your ability? It could be a sports visionproblem holding you back. Sports vision is not just about how clearly you can see things. There areactually 17 different visual skills involved with sports vision. These skills not only allow you to see clearlybut help with…

As a local Eye Doctor I get asked about using drops instead of Cataract Surgery regularly. The patient will have seen an advertisement on Facebook or Groupon and will have quite a few questions. So, if you are wanting to know if there is a drop that you can use to avoid cataract surgery, this…

Around the age of 40, we all start to lose the ability to focus on objects at close distances. Of course,reading glasses is the first option people think of to help but a lot of my patients just don’t want to dealwith the hassle of glasses. Contacts could be a great option for you if…

A lot of my contact lens wearers admit to overwearing their contacts. They tell me that they just wear them until they start to feel irritating and then will replace them. Would you wear the same pair of underwear over and over again without replacing it? I would hope not! Whether they are doing this…

The blue-colored evil eye charm is one of the most recognizable talismans around the world, and it has only grown in popularity over the years.  Originating in Turkey, the talisman can be found in various forms such as pendants, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and a variety of other accessories. It is believed to provide the wearer…

Smart glasses, a wearable tech, have the potential to become as common as smartphones. Naturally, consumers are excited about the technology. The recent 2021 release of Facebook-supported Ray-Ban smart glasses has further piqued the public’s curiosity. You might be wondering what the buzz is about and if you should get your hands on a pair…