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Shaun Larsen

Dr. Shaun Larsen is an optometrist who specializes in low vision services and enhancing vision with contact lenses. He has a passion for making people's lives better by helping them see well enough to read, write, or drive again. He always keeps up with the latest technology so he can help people regain their independence.

Is Cataract Surgery Painful

Is Cataract Surgery Painful?

Cataract surgery is usually an outpatient process and shouldn’t be painful, though you will require someone to drive you home afterward. Due to numbing eye drops, cataract removal is generally

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Different Kinds of Vision Problems

Different Kinds of Vision Problems

Vision problems vary from person to person and this explains why there are various kinds. Farsightedness (hyperopia), also known as longsightedness, is a condition in which distant objects are easily

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Hypertensive Retinopathy Stages

Hypertensive Retinopathy Stages

High blood pressure (hypertension), also known as high vascular tension, damages blood vessels throughout the body – including retinal blood vessels. Studies have indicated a correlation between systemic blood pressure

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What to Expect After Cataract Surgery

What to Expect After Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is a routine procedure that results in improved vision. The surgery usually occurs under local anesthetic for minimal discomfort. Home Patients often leave with a protective shield in

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