by Brian Chaney | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, nor does adulting for that matter. When should you get your child’s first eye exam and how frequently for future exams thereafter? And as adults, we aren’t always afforded the time to take care of our own health. But, knowing how...
by DiStefano Eye Center | Dec 14, 2016 | LASIK
For the past 25 years, LASIK (Laser-Assisted in SItu Kerato-mileusis) has proven to be a safe and reliable treatment for the most common forms of vision impairment, including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. But despite the procedure’s long and...
by Christopher Haynes | Jun 29, 2016 | cataract, Laser
When the eye’s natural lens become cloudy, then surgery is performed to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear artificial lens. The replacement, called an intraocular lens (IOL) can provide you with clear vision again. Through the years, IOL...
by Christopher Haynes | May 19, 2016 | Eye Conditions
Ever seen a floater in your eye? Many people have. Floaters are ghost-like images that may look clouded and move as you move your eyes. They’re often made up of material that was left over after the eye was formed and that’s still floating in vitreous...
by Janet Edkins | Apr 26, 2016 | Laser, LASIK
LASIK vision correction can be a life-changing event. With the freedom allowed by better vision, often without glasses or contacts, LASIK patients try new things, have more confidence, and can become even more productive at work. LASIK is a very common procedure, and...
by Barbara Meserve | Mar 17, 2016 | Eye Conditions
Everyone’s eyes itch from time to time. But, if itching is frequent and you notice crusting around your eyelids, it might be time to get an eye care professional to check it out. Because you might have a condition called blepharitis. In blepharatis, the eyelids...
by Barbara Meserve | Mar 4, 2016 | Laser, LASIK
We have done more than 20,000 LASIK vision correction procedures at DiStefano Eye Center. One thing that still surprises us is how many LASIK patients say, “I wish I had done this sooner.” LASIK vision correction can change the way you live your life. When...
by Barbara Meserve | Feb 26, 2016 | cataract, Laser
Cataract microsurgery is one of the most common surgical procedures done in the U.S., with a very high success rate. Cataract are very common–it’s estimated that half of the population 60 or older has a cataract of some form, so the field is continually studied, and...
by Barbara Meserve | Feb 22, 2016 | Eye Conditions
Glaucoma can rob you of your sight. That’s why a glaucoma test is included in routine eye exams. Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve, which communicates the images the eye processes to the brain. Traditionally, it was thought that high optic fluid pressure...
by Barbara Meserve | Jan 15, 2016 | Laser
Dr. Deborah DiStefano and Distefano Eye Center have performed more LASIK procedures than any other practice in the Chattanooga area. Dr. DiStefano, in fact, has performed more than 20,000 LASIK surgeries and was one of the early practitioners of refractive surgery,...
