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What are the causes of cataracts? What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and pupil. The lens works much like the lens of a camera, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye so that we can see clearly. With…

How Long After LASIK can I Swim? So you’ve just had LASIK eye surgery and you’re feeling pretty good. What’s better than waking up and being able to see without fumbling for glasses or placing irritating contacts in your eyes? We imagine the last thing you want to do is sit at home when you…

  Cataracts are the most common, most successful, surgical procedures that are performed on our bodies. While they are not preventable, they are treatable! A cataract occurs when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, creating a dull and blurry vision. Cataract surgery is a common procedure that many people undergo to improve their vision….

Best LASIK Provider 2022 When a patient walks through the doors at Parkhurst NuVision, it is our entire team’s goal to make a lasting impression. An impression so great that our new guests feel as if they’d walked into a spa or resort. An impression that allows them to go home and feel 100% comfortable…

Parkhurst NuVision is excited to offer a new IOL lens to San Antonio cataract patients.  AcuFocus, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic medical device company, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its breakthrough IC-8® Apthera™ intraocular lens (IOL) for the treatment of cataracts. The Apthera IOL is the first and only non-toric…

PRK VS. LASIK    Chances are, you’ve heard of someone getting ‘LASIK’. It’s also quite possible that you’ve met someone that’s had PRK, too. Did you know, the visual results are expected to be the same with PRK and LASIK?  Think of needing to get to Seaworld. You can either take 410 or 1604 to…

It’s BAAAAACK! The 2022 Patient of the Year contest! Entering the contest takes all of 5 minutes, and we’ll select 5 winners. The Grand Prize Winner will “Win LASIK Reimbursement” (which means we’ll refund the cost of your treatment). Whaaattttt??? Yes, you read that correct – REFUND THE COST OF YOUR TREATMENT. Not bad for 5…

The Truth Explained: How Long Does LASIK Last? We recently had a 57-year-old patient who had lasik 27 years ago. She was still seeing great at distance. Does everyone get these same results? It reminded me…  With so many new apps, streaming services, restaurants, and sports changing these days, it’s easy to ask, ‘What actually…

MMA Fighter Aquaman Gets SMILE Eye Surgery: How a Change in UFC Policy Led Him to Get LASIK Can MMA Fighters Get LASIK?  Anthony Ivy, known as “Aquaman” in the MMA (mixed martial arts) world, decided it was time for a change and got SMILE LASIK eye surgery. When new updates to the UFC league…

In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like we never have enough time. This is especially true when it comes to our personal lives. We are always looking for ways to get more done in less time. That’s why we’ve put together a list of ten things you can do in under ten minutes.  Whether you…