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Jennifer’s Personal Journey to Better Vision with LASIK For fitness trainers and athletes, workout and performance goals are everything, but those who wear glasses or contacts face a set of unique challenges. We sat down with Jennifer Huff, an aerial silks performer and pole instructor based here in San Antonio, to hear her story about modern LASIK with Dr. Parkhurst. What…
Aging is an unavoidable part of life that most of us have come to accept. You can get over the fine lines, creaky joints and occasional hot flashes. However, no matter how accepting you are of your age, it’s still hard to hear these three words: “You have cataracts.” Cataracts are often considered as much…
I wanted to tell you all a quick story about my dad. My dad is one of those guys that had big glasses and a bushy mustache. He actually looked like one of those little Halloween masks, where you put it on and they have that big nose and bushy eyebrows. That was always the…
When researching laser vision correction procedures such as LASIK, it is important to understand both the benefits and the risks of the procedure. With so much information available online, it can be confusing researching LASIK complications. The good news for those looking into LASIK is the body of clinical research available to reaffirm safety, effectiveness and satisfaction for those…
Myrna, a talented artist and patient who recently had cataract surgery, came to her one week follow up with this wonderfully drawn & colored photo of Dr. Parkhurst. Folks, this masterpiece was completed just days after completing her FIRST EYE ONLY with Laser Cataract Surgery. Mryna opted for a Symfony Lens which helps her see…
Our wonderful city of San Antonio has so much to offer, including the latest fitness trends guaranteed to get you moving. CrossFit, pylometrics (jump training), group training, smart barre and RIP training; these are a few of the buzzworthy new workouts available in our city. Now we all know that exercise is good for your…
Why Friday is the Best Day for #LASIK One of the most-anticipated days of the week here at Parkhurst NuVision is LASIK Day. Truth is, there is no best day for LASIK (any day is good!). But, we chose Fridays because it is generally a convenient day for our patients to have their laser vision correction surgery….
When I talk to patients that recently had Modern LASIK, it’s common that I hear them say, “I shouldn’t have waited so long!” or “Wow, that was it?!”. I like to ask them, amongst everything you were feeling, what is it that made you wait? The typical answer is they were simply scared. Scared of the…
San Antonio Summer Travel Trends Traveling this summer? You are not alone! According to the latest AYTM Market Research vacations survey, July is the most popular month for travel. Fun is found in a variety of activities from adventure and new experiences to deep-seeded needs to relax and rejuvenate. We love hearing about your summer…
10 years ago, if you told me that I would have my entire music catalog, every photo I’ve ever taken, a map to grandma’s house, and access to the entire world’s information, all in my pocket, I wouldn’t have believed you. Now that’s exactly what we have, and it’s our normal life. Why? Technology has made it…
