April 11, 2024
Have you ever noticed that your eyes feel dry? Dry eyes are a sensation most people deal with occasionally, but what do you do if your dry, itchy eyes don't go away?Sometimes, you might have drier eyes because you're in a new place with less humidity. In other cases, dry eyes could be a symptom of another eye condition.Discoverin…...
Why Cataract Surgery Changes Your Life for the Better
March 27, 2024
Have you struggled with vision issues because of cataracts? If you have cataracts, you know how challenging it can be to perform everyday tasks like driving, reading, or cooking. Cataracts can also make it challenging to enjoy hobbies or watch television.While cataracts may cause adverse side effects, you don't have to live with…...
How is Refractive Lens Exchange Different from Other Procedures?
January 23, 2024
Is your eyesight impacting your quality of life? If you have difficulty seeing clearly, you may use contacts or glasses to counteract refractive errors. However, some people have worse eyesight than others, so you may find it challenging to function without visual aids. Also, even if your prescription is less strong, you may still get…...
What is LASIK, and How Does it Work?
December 4, 2023
LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a laser vision correction procedure you've likely heard about before. It's talked about by happy patients who have undergone it, or maybe you've considered the procedure if you rely on glasses or contact lenses to see.But you might have questions about what LASIK is and how…...
Whitten Laser Eye and TGR Foundation Celebrate!
August 13, 2019
Join us in Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Tiger Woods’ LASIK Procedure With Dr. Mark Whitten! It’s hard to believe, but this September marks the 20th anniversary of Tiger Woods’ LASIK procedure with Dr. Mark Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye. Tiger’s trust in Dr. Whitten not only resulted in a successful vision outcome, but sparked...
Good Sunglasses Can Prevent Eye Damage
June 27, 2019
By Marc Malouf, MD While a painful, red sunburn immediately tells you that you’ve had too much sun exposure, sun damage to your eyes is usually silent until long after the harm is done. Fortunately, your strongest defense is easy: a well-made pair of sunglasses. The sun is the main source of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, emitting both UVA (long wavelength)...
Now LASIK Can Correct Reading Vision Too!
February 5, 2019
Check out and listen to our very own Dr. Whitten interview with Rick Fowler of Saturday Morning Update on WMAL Radio. Jan 19, 2019. Click Here To Listen! As people begin to turn 40, many of us begin to need reading glasses... even if we have never needed glasses before. We have glasses in every room, and often still can't find them when we...
Why and When You Need Comprehensive Eye Examinations
September 23, 2018
Everyone needs a thorough, or comprehensive, eye exam. Regardless of age or vision, comprehensive eye exams can uncover more than just blurry vision. Adults, older adults and children should all get routine eye exams....
How to Keep Healthy Eyes
September 13, 2018
Keeping ourselves healthy and active as we age involves a proactive lifestyle. Eating a healthy diet and taking simple common sense precautions may improve your muscles, joints, brain and even your eyes....
Types of Cataracts
August 28, 2018
There are several different types, or classifications, of cataracts and all decrease vision in some way or another. The 3 types differ in their appearance (morphology) and how eye doctors describe the cataract. One is not better or worse than the other and all decrease your vision in different ways....
What Causes Cataracts?
August 22, 2018
Cataracts are like grey hair. Almost everyone eventually gets a cataract, some at a young age and others at an older age. Cataracts are usually a part of aging, but certain diseases or conditions may predispose you to developing a cataract at an earlier age....
Lasers Used in the Eye
August 14, 2018
There are many types of laser eye surgery. There are many areas within ophthalmology which use laser surgery to treat eye disease...more than just laser vision correction. While laser vision correction is probably the most "famous," lasers are used in many parts of the eye....