Vision Correction & Eye Care Blog

“Flex spending” refers to Flexible Spending Accounts, or FSAs, which contain tax-free funds set aside to pay for medical procedures. At Tylock-George Laser Eye Care, we frequently get questions about whether FSAs can be used to pay for various eye procedures, and often, patients ask specifically about using flex spending to cover LASIK. The good… Read More

During cataract surgery, the eye’s clouded natural lens is replaced by an artificial intraocular lens or IOL. Originally, IOLs were all the same — simply designed to restore vision back to how it had appeared before the cataract. This is no longer the case. Now, thanks to advancements in technology, IOLs don’t just restore vision,… Read More

Introducing the Alcon AcrySof IQ PanOptix ® Trifocal IntraOcular Lens The Most Advanced Technology Available For Cataract Lens Replacement Now Available By Renowned Cataract Surgeon and Refractive Surgery Specialist, Dr. Michael R. George, MD Alcon’s Tweet About PanOptix: “We know patients undergoing cataract surgery today want a replacement lens that delivers the vision they need… Read More

As we age, our eyes undergo significant changes that can be frustrating. Presbyopia is a common condition for people over 40 years old, making it difficult for a vision to focus on nearby objects. Some people opt for reading glasses to help them with close-up vision, but these can be an inconvenient solution to a… Read More

It’s one of the biggest concerns people have before scheduling an appointment for refractive surgery: will it hurt? It’s easy to understand why. The process of laser eye surgeries like LASIK and PRK aren’t widely understood and people may wonder what the experience will be like before they make the commitment. At Tylock-George Eye Care… Read More

LASIK is a very common laser eye surgery aimed at treating myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. In LASIK, a laser is used to gently reshape the cornea, allowing the light that enters the eye to be more focused on the retina and providing clearer vision. With advancements in laser surgical technology, more people than… Read More

Pre and Post-operative Care of Intraocular Lens Replacement: An Informative Guide to Cataracts, Lenses, Prevention, and Physics of Refraction Anna E. Taiclet As the foremost causative agent to blindness, cataracts of the ocular lens remains a topic of importance within ophthalmologic practices. Although age-related cataracts are the most commonly diagnosed condition within the adult population,… Read More

What is the Difference in Eye Doctors? (Who Should I See?) There is a wide variety of eye care professionals providing outstanding services to the great citizens of Irving and Las Colinas. Understanding the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, and an optician will help you choose the best team to address your specific needs…. Read More