Brooks Eye Associates Blog
ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens): A Safe and Effective Alternative to LASIK for Clear Vision
At Brooks Eye Associates, we...
American Heart Month: How High Blood Pressure Impacts Eye Health
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health and its connection to overall well-being—including your eyes. High blood pressure, or hypertension,...
Glaucoma Awareness Month: Protecting Your Vision for Life
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating patients about one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss. At Brooks Eye...
How Vision Correction Can Support an Active Lifestyle
Whether you’re golfing, hitting the pickleball courts, or enjoying a morning jog, your vision is the foundation of your performance. For many active...
Winter Dry Eye Relief: Why Heating and Indoor Air Make Symptoms Worse
As temperatures drop outside, we often crank up the thermostat inside. While cozy, this shift from cold outdoor air to warm, dry indoor heating creates...
Managing Glaucoma Through the Holidays: Staying on Track With Drops and Exams
The holiday season is a wonderful time, but it often throws routines into disarray. For patients managing Glaucoma, staying consistent with treatment...
CLR/RLE vs. LASIK – Which Vision Correction Option Is Right for You?
If you’ve been thinking about long-term vision correction, you’ve likely heard about LASIK and Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)/Custom Lens Replacement...
Thinking of Skipping Your Visual Field Test? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
During a exam at Brooks Eye Associates, your doctor may recommend a visual field test. You might wonder if it’s really necessary—especially if you see...
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month: What Every Diabetic Should Know
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month—a critical reminder for everyone managing diabetes. High blood sugar levels are a silent threat...
Maximize Your HSA & FSA: Don’t Let Your Vision Benefits Go to Waste
As the end of the year approaches, it's time for the important reminder: use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds before the...
The Dangers of Costume Contact Lenses This Halloween
Halloween is a time for spooky fun, but some costume accessories can pose serious risks—especially decorative contact lenses. Even non-prescription...
What Is Refractive Lens Exchange and Who’s a Candidate?
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Spooky Side Effects: When Eye Floaters, Flashes & Shadows Are a Concern
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Protect Your Vision During National Vision Awareness Month
National Vision Awareness Month is a reminder to prioritize one of your most important senses—your sight. Many serious eye conditions...
Avoid a Gap in Your Medicare Coverage for 2026
Certain Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued in select markets for 2026. Recent updates from insurance carriers indicate that certain Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued in select markets for 2026. This is a nationwide Medicare Advantage change that...
Living with Diabetic Retinopathy: Protecting Your Vision and Managing Your Eye Health
If you're one of the millions of Americans living with diabetes, you know how crucial it is to manage your health. But did you know that your eyes are also at risk? A...
Start the Season with Clear Vision: Why August Is the Perfect Time for Vision Correction
As summer winds down and fall approaches, many people are preparing for a fresh start—new schedules, upcoming events, and the busy months ahead. August is the perfect time to focus on your vision health and explore life-changing options like LASIK, cataract surgery,...
Dr. Dain Brooks Named One of America’s Leading Doctors for 2025
We are proud to share some exciting news from Brooks Eye Associates: Dr. Dain Brooks has been named one of America’s Leading Doctors for 2025 in the cataract category by Newsweek and Statista. This national recognition reflects Dr. Brooks’ exceptional commitment to...
Is RLE Worth It for People Over 45 A Guide for Aging Eyes
As we age, changes in our vision become nearly inevitable. For many people over 45, reading glasses, bifocals, or progressive lenses become a daily reality. But what if there were a way to reduce or even eliminate your need for corrective eyewear? Refractive Lens...
Cataract Surgery Recovery Timeline: What to Expect
If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, you’re likely looking forward to the day when cloudy vision becomes a thing of the past. At Brooks Eye Associates, we guide patients through every step of their cataract surgery journey—from recognizing cataract symptoms to...
