


The Carrot Way: When Patients Are PEOPLE, Not Numbers
Before Dr. Matthew Hammond and Dr. Michael Herion created Carrot LASIK & Eye Center, they were slowly being maddened by the state of ophthalmic care in the Valley. Practices were stuffing their schedules so full that patients were having to wait hours just to see

Laser Versus ‘Bladed’ Cataract Surgery: Why Prices Are Changing and Why Insurance Refuses to Pay
Cataracts are a common eye condition that cloud vision as we age. For decades, cataract surgery has been a well-established procedure, but recent medical advances have resulted in confusion around what’s best for patients. In today’s article, we’ll breakdown the new medical advances, surgeon dilemmas,

Astigmatism Unveiled: Understanding and Correcting Uneven Focus
Imagine looking at the world through the bottom of a glass bottle, where everything appears stretched, blurry and out of focus. This is the reality for many people with astigmatism, a common eye condition that affects the clarity of vision. In today’s article, we’ll describe

Common Eye Injuries and First Aid: Protecting Your Vision
Our eyes are very important, yet they are also very vulnerable to various injuries. Whether a minor scrape on the cornea, or a more serious chemical burn, knowing how to respond to common eye injuries can make all the difference in preserving and saving your

Vision Changes with Aging: Adapting to Presbyopia
As we age, our eyes undergo various and numerous changes. One of the most common age-related vision changes is called presbyopia, a refractive error that makes it hard to see things up close. A natural part of aging, understanding presbyopia and how to adapt can

Nourishing Your Vision: The Link Between Nutrition and Eye Health
Our eyes are often referred to as the windows to the soul, but they also shed insight into our overall health. Healthy vision is a precious gift and preserving it should be a top priority. While genetics, lifestyle, and environment play significant roles in eye

Pediatric Eye Care: Nurturing Healthy Vision

Contact Lens Care and Hygiene: A Better Alternative?
Contact lenses have become a household staple for vision correction, offering a convenient and sometimes even fashionable alternative to glasses. However, proper hygiene and care are often forgotten when using contacts. To protect one’s vision, it is absolutely critical to maintain contact hygiene or serious

Laser Eye Surgery: Clearing up the Myths
Laser eye surgery, the most common of which is LASIK, has transformed the lives of millions of people worldwide. While LASIK has become routine, it comes with a large share of myths and misconceptions, despite having been FDA approved since 1999. In today’s article, we
