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Without the full spectrum of wavelengths of light, we wouldn’t see much at all. In fact, the hues of violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red that exist all enter the eye individually only to join as one at the back of the eye to form white light. This isn’t just riveting trivia; knowing […]

Your vision is a precious asset that you expect to stay relatively consistent throughout your life. Why wouldn’t you? The fact is, vision and long-term eye health are susceptible to several factors, including UV exposure. So who do you call when you need comprehensive care? You have choices, but this can only create confusion. Here,

The way that vision problems are addressed has changed a great deal over the years. We went from seeing folks wear coke-bottle glasses to wearing ultra-thin lenses and contacts. Then, technologies were developed to facilitate long-term improvement by altering the structure of the eye. LASIK is one example of technological advances in ophthalmology. Throughout recent

Eyeglasses and contact lenses have long been the norm for people whose vision needs a little help. But these methods of vision-correction don’t come without a downside. Glasses may get lost or broken; errant contact lenses may fly off your finger straight to the ground. If you have reached a point where these nuances of

Many of today’s adults had seized each and every opportunity to catch the latest 3D movie as they were growing up. These same people, excited to share the joy of such advanced films with their families, may be surprised to discover that 3D entertainment now holds far more than the magic they had once experienced;

Playing sports is an important aspect of many people’s lifestyle of wellness. To be good at any sport takes practice, and practice often involves specific exercises, such as learning to throw with pinpoint accuracy or developing speed and agility. Did you know, though, that your eyesight also factors into how well you play your chosen

Your average eye exam goes beyond the basics. Even with that, there is often the need for more. By more, we mean dilation. Not every eye exam requires that we dilate your pupils. However, we may recommend it at some point. If you have never had your eyes dilated, undergoing this exam may feel unsettling.

The holiday season places us in a unique position of busyness. While you shop and cook and wrap and gather with friends and family, remember that your eyes continue to have special needs. Meeting them could mean the difference between gorgeous, glowing eyes, and red, irritated eyes in all those holiday pictures. Here, we will

The Fall season brings a number of seasonal pleasures that many of us look forward to months in advance. We’re not just talking about football. The joys of this season include trick-or-treating, pumpkin pie, costume contests, pumpkin seeds, early viewings of Elf in preparation for the Winter holidays, carved pumpkins, pumpkin spice lattes . .

At Shenandoah LASIK & Cataract Center, patients from the Winchester area obtain the care they need to keep their eyes in tip-top shape. We understand the stress that can occur when unexpected or unexplainable symptoms develop. Even if those symptoms are limited to redness and irritation, they can wreak havoc on your peace of mind