Gailey Eye Clinic

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Gailey Eye Clinic

Gailey Eye Clinic is a renowned, multi-physician, multi-location vision care practice in Central Illinois. Our skilled physicians and staff strive to provide you with the highest quality of care in a professional, friendly environment. We feel privileged that you have trusted us with your care.

Gailey Eye ClinicWednesday, February 19th, 2020 at 5:36pm

Do I have to be awake during lasik?

We’re glad you asked!

Lasik usually takes less than 10 minutes. Because general anesthesia or “being put to sleep” has its own risks and would significantly increase the cost of Lasik, it is not used during the procedure.

If you’re concerned you’ll be anxious or shaky during your lasik procedure, your doctor will give you a mild sedative or anti-anxiety medication to help you relax.

Most patients remark how fast the surgery is done and how it was much easier and less stressful than they expected.

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Gailey Eye ClinicTuesday, February 18th, 2020 at 3:03pm

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Gailey Eye ClinicMonday, February 17th, 2020 at 10:28pm

Can I use the same prescription for contacts as glasses?
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Eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions are NOT the same. Different measurements, such as base curve and lens diameter are needed for contact lenses. Not only that, but the lens power is often modified from eyeglasses to contacts.

An accurate contact lens prescription can only be written after a contact lens fitting has been performed.

If you want glasses AND contact lenses, be sure to tell your doctor so he/she can assess your eyes properly and write prescriptions for both.

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Why is My Eye Twitching?

Twitching eyes may not seem serious from a medical perspective, but they can be seriously annoying! Eye twitching is the involuntary, spontaneous contraction among the fine muscles of the eyelid. In most cases, minor eye twitching resolves as spontaneously as it began and isn’t associated with any disease. However, sometimes a twitching eye can last for weeks or even months.

It is relatively easy to find the cause of this bothersome problem. Your twitching eye could be triggered by:

Stress

Fatigue

Eye strain

Caffeine excess

Alcohol intake

Smoking

Dry eyes

Nutritional imbalances

Allergies

Usually a few lifestyle-related questions can help determine the likely cause of the twitching. Eye strain, or vision-related stress, can occur if you need glasses, a change in prescription, or are consistently working in front of a computer. If your eye is twitching and it feels dry, see your doctor for an evaluation as there are many treatments for this.

See your doctor if the twitching won’t go away, despite the remedies above. If you experience twitching that completely closes an eyelid or spasms that involve other facial muscles, see your doctor immediately.