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Will keratoconus make you go blind? 4 symptoms to watch for
Keratoconus is a rare eye condition that develops when the tissue within the cornea thins and weakens.
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Can COVID affect your eyes? 6 'COVID eye' symptoms and when to see a doctor
Since the pandemic's start, we've learned a great deal about the COVID-19 virus and its impact. People respond to the infection in different, and sometimes strange, ways.
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You asked, we answered: Can I have LASIK a second time?
I’m wondering if I am eligible or if it's safe to have another corrective LASIK procedure.
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Pink eye: What it is and how to treat it
Conjunctivitis, also commonly known as pink eye, is a condition that can be caused by an infection or a reaction to allergens.
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SMILE or LASIK? Comparing 5 aspects of 2 vision correction surgeries
Looking for the differences between LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) surgery and SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction)? SMILE is the latest vision correction surgery and the most recently approved.
Patient Stories Bethany Marksmeier with eye surgeon Ron Krueger, MD

New procedure saves patient’s sight
Keratoconus is a disease where a person's corneas get thinner and thinner over time, leading to blindness. Bethany Marksmeier found out she had keratoconus two years ago after coming in with vision problems.
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How LASIK surgery is done
Are you thinking about getting LASIK but worried about the procedure? Let me tell you what it’s like.
Patient Stories Watch a patient go through getting laser vision correction surgery

Watch a patient go through getting laser vision correction surgery
Watch someone go through a LASIK procedure.
Questions and Answers LASIK Q&A with Ronald Krueger, MD

[Video] LASIK Q&A with Ronald Krueger, MD
A live Q&A with ophthalmologist Ronald Krueger, MD about LASIK.
Conditions and Services Ronald Krueger, MD, ophthalmologist, evaluating a woman for LASIK surgery

LASIK: 7 reasons it might not be for you, plus 3 alternative procedures
LASIK surgery is the most commonly performed elective surgical procedure in all of medicine. While LASIK surgery is very successful, not everyone may be a candidate. Dr. Ronald Krueger discusses who is a good candidate and who is not.
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