Why You Need Glasses Or Contacts

We Believe That A Well-Informed Patient Is Key To Successful Vision Correction Surgery.

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LIFE WITHOUT GLASSES

Dr. Robert Maloney believes that a well-informed patient is key to successful vision correction surgery. He wants to be sure that you fully understand what you can expect from your procedure you choose. He wants to help you care for and preserve your eyesight in the best way possible. Here, you can find the information that you need to help you make informed choices about health care for your eyes.

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WHY YOU NEED GLASSES OR CONTACTS

Sight is our most precious sense. Our eyes enable us to take in the surrounding world. Without sight, the way we perceive the world would be forever changed. No wonder the eyes are often elevated in literature, art, religion, and philosophy to symbolize everything from the windows of the soul to supreme wisdom. Indeed, the eyes are a marvel of mechanics, performing many complicated functions in a very short time—in the blink of an eye, you might say.

However, changes within the eyeball may occur, resulting in impaired vision. Objects that we once viewed with crystal clarity may become blurred or distorted. To better understand how vision may change, let’s first examine how vision normally happens.

How Vision Happens