As an eye doctor, seeing patients each day, people ask me this all the time. “My glasses worked fine when I...
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Advancements & Customizations in Scleral lenses
You may have heard of a specific type of specialty contact lens called a scleral lens. Scleral lenses are needed in cases where the patient has...
Microplastics and Dry Eye
We’ve all heard the terms Bronze and Iron age to describe periods of time in history, well many scientists depict our era as the Plasticene from...
Total Eclipse 2024
Total Eclipse of the Heart, no, I mean the Sun. BUT if you ask an eye doctor, the fear of vision loss viewing an Eclipse sparks fear in their...
Southern Border of Your Cornea
You’ve heard about it on the news. You’ve heard about it from the politicians. Maybe you even heard about it from your relatives over the holidays....
It’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month
We all associate January with cold temperatures and winter weather. But did you know it’s also National Glaucoma Awareness Month? All too often,...
The Top 5 Eye Apps for Mobile Devices
There’s an (Eye) App for That! If you have difficulty remembering which eye drops to use when or are experispan style=”font-weight:...
March is National Nutrition Awareness
March is National Nutrition Month. Making better nutritional choices can lead to better eye health and better overall health. Foods rich in vitamins...
Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
February is macular degeneration awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of decreased vision in the...
Eye Anatomy – Part 3: The Retina & Optic Nerve
Welcome to Part 3 of our Eye Anatomy blog series! In this post we are going to talk about the Retina and the Optic Nerve. The Retina: The retina is...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the nerve that carries signals from your eye to your brain and is therefore very...
Eye Anatomy – Part 2: The Lens & Vitreous
Welcome to Part 2 of our Eye Anatomy blog series! In this post we are going to talk about the Lens and Vitreous. The Lens: The lens sits behind the...
Eye Anatomy – Part 1: The Cornea & Iris
My name is Dr. Naina Gupta and I am one of the newest members of the Ideal Eye Surgery team. Patient education is a very important aspect of what...
Come See Dr. Gans at the Ambassadors of Harmony!
The Ambassadors of Harmony present its 2016 holiday shows at the Touhill performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus....
A Weekly Eye Fact
Each week we will share some facts on terms you may have heard! Have you ever been told you have an astigmatism? Ever wonder exactly what that...
Contact Lens Foundation of St. Louis
Here’s a unique group of eye care specialists made up of Ophthalmologists and Optometrists who are leaders in the St. Louis area. It is one of the...
Good News for UHC Medicare Patients
Ideal Eye Surgery Centers is pleased to announce we are once again in-network providers for UHC Medicare Advantage and AARP Medicare Complete health...
Genetics Study
New study on how genes can be a marker for two causes of blindness.
August is National Eye Exam Month!!!
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Talk to your family about their eyes!!!
May is Healthy Vision Month! It’s a great time to talk about eye conditions that run in your family. Knowing your family history can help you...
Healthy Vision Month
It’s Healthy Vision Month! Learn how you can keep your eyes healthy