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20/20 Vision. 20/10 Vision. 20/40 Vision. What do all these numbers ACTUALLY mean?

Optometrists and ophthalmologists around the world, have discovered the standard by which every person should be judged, when diagnosing their vision status.  20/20 vision is referred to as the standard, or how a “normal” person sees.  This means, that when you stand 20 feet away from an eye chart, you see what the normal person… Read more

Attorney Frank Jenkins on how Lasik from Commonwealth Eye Surgery has changed his life.

We’ve always said that our patients say it best! Our patients, whether you might know them (like, T.G. Shuck, Chief Meteorologist at WKYT… Read more) or not, almost everyone who walks through our doors at Commonwealth Eye Surgery then walks out with something great to say, to everyone else out there considering Lasik or a similar

Ratings, Reviews and Recommendations for Lasik Procedures and Optometrists

Recently, we posted on our Facebook page, (click here to check it out… Read more) and asked how you conduct personal research, when looking for reviews on healthcare professionals and namely, Lasik and eye surgery procedures.  There are a lot of great sites out there that offer independent and consumer tested reviews and Commonwealth Eye

When Should My Child Have an Eye Exam?

Although Commonwealth Eye Surgery does not perform routine eye exams or pediatric surgery, we commonly hear people asking/talking about eye exams for children. If you are a parent, this is also likely something that you have pondered. Our first recommendation would be to discuss this with your family eye doctor. Until then, CLICK the following… Read more

People Are Awesome

You have to see these stunts to believe them. There’s no doubt that some of the videos are “doctored”, but CLICK “like” if you think the ones that aren’t are unbelievable. People are awesome! Happy Friday everyone!!!… Read more

“All I Want for Christmas is Free LASIK” promotional winner, Sarah Gilbert

Our 2011 “All I Want for Christmas is Free LASIK” promotional winner, Sarah Gilbert, was shocked to hear the news. Check out this video as she discusses the emotion she experienced.… Read more

“Back Up From That TV Before You Ruin Your Eyes”

We’ve all heard at some point in our lives that standing too close to the television will “ruin” your eyes. Well, according to this link to the Mayo Clinic, that old tale might not be true. CLICK “like” if you have ever screamed this at your kids.
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/eye_care/hic_your_eyes_separating_fact_from_fiction.aspx… Read more