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Try naming one thing you do every day that doesn’t involve using your eyes. Pretty hard, right? From picking out clothes in the morning to driving a car, vision is one of the most important senses we have. So it’s only natural that people want the...

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Sure, the weather will soon get cooler and the days shorter, but we still have plenty to smile about here at Dr. Wasserman’s! Over the past few months, patients young and old, near and...

Most people know that diabetes can have a major effect on your sugar levels, kidney, and heart, but even many diabetics don’t know the impact it can have your eyes and vision. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a relatively common disease that affects...

Most parents would never bring their little one to the park on a sunny day without sunscreen. But did you know that you should be protecting your child’s eyes just as much (if not more) than their skin? Most parents don’t! A child’s eyes are...

Because strabismus can sometimes cause a lazy eye, the two terms are often used interchangeably. However, they are very different conditions. Luckily, one of the similarities they do share is that they’re both treatable! What is...

Who needs Google when you have Dr. Wasserman ready and willing to answer all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about LASIK, eye care, and what it’s like working as an ophthalmologist! How did you get interested in LASIK surgery and...

When it comes to myths surrounding LASIK surgery, this is one we hear all too often — LASIK surgery and/ or the recovery is painful. We couldn’t be more delighted to tell you that, that is anything but true! Does the LASIK Procedure Hurt?

One of the most common questions we get here at Barry Wasserman’s is, "How much does LASIK cost?" Unfortunately, it’s not exactly a question we can give a straight-forward answer to. The cost of a LASIK procedure depends on a few things, like...

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but LASIK is considered an elective or cosmetic surgery, which means it’s not fully covered by most insurance plans. But fear not! Many insurance agencies do offer a courtesy discount to their customers who...