We’re more than halfway through the summer and I hope you are doing your best to protect your eyes from the sun’s UV rays.  Here are some essential eye health tips to protect your eyes during EVERY season:

Wear UV protective sunglasses:  Our eyes are affected by harmful ultra violet rays. The best way to protect them would be to wear UV protective sunglasses. Make sure you buy polarized lenses, which protect your eyes from UV rays.

Have your eyes examined regularly: It’s recommended that you have your eyes checked at least every two years, even if you have 20/20 vision.  A routine exam will ensure your eyes are in good health, and if you need vision correction. For kids and older adults, it’s best to get eyes checked even more often, perhaps yearly.

Don’t squint or strain your eyes:  Squinting and forcing your eyes to work hard can cause eye fatigue. When your eyes are tired, you can experience headaches and other similar symptoms. Straining your eyes is usually a sign of poor vision, so if you have tired eyes on a regular basis, you may need an eye exam.

Pay attention to warning signs:  If you experience eye fatigue, blurry vision, trouble focusing, headaches, red eyes, sudden loss of vision, and general eye pain, see an ophthalmologist immediately.

Be cautious of what you put in your eyes:  Read the label before using eye drops. Some eye drops aren’t meant to be used while you’re wearing contact lenses. Other eye drops can actually stop working or cause problems if you continue use for too long. Eye drops should typically be used sparingly.

Eat fruits and veggies:  Include a lot of vegetables and fruits in your diet. They not only help you have an improved vision, but assist in keeping your eyes healthy as well. Carrots are full of beta carotene which is good for eye health.  Lack of Vitamin A can cause severe eye damage, so make sure to increase the intake of foods rich in the vitamin.

Don’t smoke:  Studies have shown that smoking causes cataract and macular degeneration, a condition where cells in the retina die.

Wear goggles when necessary: If you are working with chemicals, harmful airborne particulates, or doing a task that places you at risk of an object lodging in your eye, make sure you take preventive measures. Goggles or any other eye protective wear is a must in these situations.

Limit contact lens wear:  Those wearing contact lenses should not extend the duration to more than 12 hours each day.  When worn for a long time, on a continuous basis, contact lenses might cause permanent damage and discomfort.  Never sleep in contact lenses.

– Dr. Jon Siems

As we all inevitably age, so do our eyes. This is reflected in the slow natural degeneration of the eye’s ability to focus on near objects, called Presbyopia. This explains why most middle-aged people need to get reading glasses after being caught holding the newspaper at arm’s length. Common symptoms of presbyopia are decreased focusing ability for near objects, eyestrain and headache. If this sounds anything like you or someone you know, it may be time you to look into treatment for this progressive condition.

At Siems Advanced Lasik Eye Center in Las Vegas, they offer complete eye care for this and all other optic conditions. Dr. Siems and his staff would love to meet with you to not only give you a complete eye exam, but to suggest options for treatment. If you think you are suffering from presbyopia or another condition, you have several options for treatment. Glasses are not the only way. Lasik surgery has been proven to correct this inevitable condition quickly, painlessly and without the need for costly contact lenses or glasses.

Call (702) 948-2010 or visit us at www.siemslasik.com today to schedule an appointment. 

Siems Advanced Lasik Center is holding a drawing this Saturday, November 7^th for FREE LASIK SURGERY!

If you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism now is your chance to have perfect vision without the use of bothersome contact lenses or eyeglasses.  Treatment with custom Lasik can greatly enhance the overall quality of your vision. 

Set yourself free from eyeglasses and contact lenses! Click Here to register for Free Lasik Surgery.

We have become the busiest and most highly respected refractive surgical practice in Nevada by providing impeccable care and service, utilizing the most advanced eye care technology, and by creating an environment specifically designed to instill confidence and comfort in our valued patients. 

At Siems, we utilize IntraLase technology, the only 100% bladeless Lasik surgery available today. This enhances not only the safety of the procedure, but also the end-results for our patients. Also, with this technology, more and more people are candidates for Lasik surgery. Even if you’ve been turned down before, you may now be a viable candidate.

Click Here to register for FREE Lasik Surgery, or call 702-948-2010.   Don’t Miss Out on FREE Lasik Surgery! The drawing will be held this Saturday, November 7^th, 2009!

Siems Advanced Lasik and Eye Center will match any price on lasik surgery, because we know that the difference isn’t in the price it’s in the surgeon.  Dr. Siems is one of the most recognizable names in the field of refractive surgery. As his credentials will show, he has been a pioneer in refractive surgery serving as a principal investigator for 3 large FDA trials. He was selected as one of the first surgeons in the United States to investigate the surgical correction of presbyopia. He is a contributing co-author of a seminal book on the subject. Dr. Siems is also one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in the United States. He has performed many thousands of Lasik and lens-based (cataracts) surgeries. Dr. Siems was one of the first 5 doctors in the United States to use the IntraLase onsite.

Dr. Siems previously served as Director of the UCLA Los Angeles Inland Laser Center, the LCA San Bernardino Laser Center, the Ontario Laser Center, and the Laser Vision Institute of Las Vegas. These experiences have allowed Dr. Siems to open what some in the field of refractive surgery claim is the most advanced Lasik and refractive surgery center in the U.S.

Siems Advanced Lasik Center has been featured extensively in the news. This includes newspaper, radio and television air time.  Call (702) 948-2010 or visit us at http://www.siemslasik.com/ today to schedule an appointment. 

We will match any price on lasik surgery because when it comes to your vision, the surgeon should make the difference, not the price.

Is your vision getting blurry, do you see halo’s around lights when you drive at night?  If you feel like you’re looking through a cloudy window or if your eyes are growing more sensitive to light, you may be developing cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens.  The lens is made up of mostly water and protein, arranged in a way that allows light to pass through the clear lens.  Cataracts develop when the protein clumps together and clouds the lens.

The two leading causes of cataracts include age and diabetes.  The normal process of aging may cause the lens to harden and turn cloudy. In fact, 90% of all cataracts occur as part of the aging process.  Cataracts can begin to form as early as age 40, and by age 65 about half of all adults either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.  Diabetes, especially when the blood sugar levels are above the safe range, causes changes in the eye that can also result in cataracts.

The only treatment for cataracts is surgery.  Cataract removal is a simple, outpatient surgery that lasts approximately 10 minutes. It is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States, and considered one of the safest and most effective types of medical procedures. In about 90 percent of cases, people who have had cataract surgery reported better vision after undergoing treatment.

Surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.  Siems Advanced Lasik and Eye Care Center in Las Vegas is proud to offer our patients the latest in replacement lens technology that allows patients to see both at distance and near, without the use of glasses.  Through the use of a restor lens, you can see near and far once again!  Ask Dr. Siems about the Restor Lens, and find out how you can restore your vision. Call (702) 948-2010  or visit www.siemslasik.com  for a free consultation today.

Thank You to everyone who participated in the “Enter to Win Free Lasik” contest! The response was amazing with over 100 entries in under a month! We held a live drawing on September 26, 2009 hosted by 97.1 the Point.  It was an incredible event attended by numerous excited contestants and happy clients.

Congratulations to Ewa Dela Cruz, grand prize winner of a Custom IntraLase Lasik Surgery! We awarded a total of $10,000 OFF IntraLase Lasik Surgery for second prize winners, and awarded all contestants with a Free Lasik Screening.

Due to the amazing response we received, we will be offering the “Enter to Win Free Lasik” promotion in the month of October. Fill out our simple form at www.siemslasik.com today for your chance to win Free Lasik Surgery.