At Commonwealth Eyes, we take our work seriously but we also encourage having fun and challenging ourselves in other ways. Our very own Dr. Smith headed to British Columbia to compete in the BC Bike Race, the ultimate 7-day single track […]
Commonwealth Eyes Wants You To Stay Safe on the Road this Summer You’ve probably noticed more cyclists on the roads now that the weather is warm. As part of the Share the Road initiative in Lexington, Commonwealth Eyes is helping […]
Who doesn’t like snuggling up in bed to watch a movie? Especially on a cold, rainy night. Do it too often, though, and your sleep could suffer. New studies show that leaving electronics on while you’re drifting off to sleep […]
Curious about LASIK? Here is a quick overview of what you need to know. At Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, KY, we’re always here to answer your questions–over the phone or in person with a consultation.
Did you know that your eyes might give away signs to diseases—and not just eye related diseases like cataracts and glaucoma? Signs of serious illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and other hereditary diseases might display symptoms in your eyes. […]
So you’re thinking about LASIK? Stephanie, who is one of our patients, wrote a blog post about her experience going through a LASIK evaluation at Commonwealth Eyes. Read about her experience to see what it’s like. Today I am having […]
With normal vision, your cornea and natural lens work to bend, or “refract” light, so that it focuses on the retina, which converts light into impulses sent to the brain, which then recognizes it as an image or images. If this […]
Most adults over 40 are familiar with the effects of presbyopia—blurry near vision, fatigue from reading and prolonged computer use, eyestrain, and headaches—even if they may not be aware of the medical term. What is surprising is that even though many […]
Eyes feeling a little dry? That’s not uncommon in the winter. In colder months, dry eye syndrome can be worse due to the dry, cold air and dry heat when we’re indoors. Even the heat in your car can aggravate […]