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Advances in Cataract Surgery
While cataract surgery has been around for decades, methodologies have rapidly evolved, making it one of the safest and most successful procedures today. Metrolina Eye Associates, a group comprised of leading eye doctors serving Charlotte and the surrounding areas, is committed to staying up to date with the latest advances in eye care. Here we […]
When Is the Right Time for Cataract Surgery?
If you have recently been diagnosed with cataracts, you are likely considering having them removed. Although cataract removal can be performed at any stage of cataract development, there are several factors that should be taken into consideration before scheduling your surgery. Metrolina Eye Associates, a group of skilled eye doctors serving Charlotte and the surrounding […]
Use Your FSA and HSA Benefits Before the Year Ends
The year is coming to a close and so is your opportunity to use any remaining funds you may have available in your Flex Spending Account (FSA) or Health Saving Account (HSA). Most accounts do not roll over to the next year, so the time to book qualifying surgeries or treatments is now. Metrolina Eye […]
Turn Over a New Leaf with Halo Laser Skin Resurfacing
The arrival of a new season always requires changes to your skin care regimen. The transition from hot summer weather to cool fall weather can be particularly tough on the skin. Hours of sunbathing on the beach or by the pool likely left your skin dull and dry, and the drop in temperature only worsens […]
Unique Cataracts
I recently examined a patient who had an interesting type of cataract in each eye. The patient was young, in his early 20’s. He was a refugee from Ukraine. During his exam, he told me that all of his siblings and his father had cataracts at a very young age. Not only did they have […]
BACK TO SCHOOL TIME – A PERFECT TIME FOR AN EYE EXAM!
It’s back to school time again! Back to routines, homework, testing and early bedtimes. Are your kids visually ready? Before you know it, the schools will be administering a vision screening on your children. Do you know what the screening entails? What does it test for? What eye problems will it catch? What eye problems […]
Reasons to Get LASIK this Time of Year
Summer is more than halfway over and if you have spent the season struggling to enjoy outdoor activities due to blurry vision or pesky eyewear, you may be considering LASIK surgery. This laser vision correction procedure is quick and painless, and recovery is quick. Most patients notice an improvement in their vision the day after […]
Metrolina Eye Associates Now Offers TrueTear Treatment for Dry Eye Relief
As a leading vision practice, Metrolina Eye Associates is committed to providing patients with the most effective and up-to-date treatment in eye care. We are proud to be the first vision practice in Charlotte to offer a new and exciting treatment option for individuals who suffer from chronic dry eye. TrueTear Intranasal Tear Nuerostimulator from […]
What to Expect if Your Child Needs Eye Muscle Surgery!
Every parent is naturally anxious when surgery on their child is discussed. Many times, this causes anxiety for the child as well. We want to make sure you all feel as comfortable as possible with the prospect of surgery, so here’s a little synopsis of what to expect when you’re facing an eye muscle procedure! […]
June Is Cataract Awareness Month
More than 22 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts, an eye disease characterized by the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. This number is expected to increase to 30 million by the year 2020. Early stages of cataracts start with very few visible symptoms. But if left untreated, the damage caused by cataracts […]
Double Chin Treatment
NEW TREATMENT ALERT! Dr. Annunziata is one of the few providers in the Charlotte Metro Area selected to offer Kybella treatments to reduce neck fullness and double chin. Dr. Christine Annunziata specializes in facial cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures including Kybella. To learn more about your options and all of the services she provides, call our office […]
Rejuvenate Your Skin with Laser Skin Resurfacing
With summer around the corner, many of us can’t help but think about our skin’s appearance. If dry, itchy or sun damaged skin is making you self-conscious, Metrolina Eye Associates has good news. We offer a range of non-surgical treatments to refresh and rejuvenate skin, including Halo laser skin resurfacing and BroadBand Light (BBL). Read […]