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Experiencing visual symptoms caused by an eye disease or injury can be nerve-wracking enough, but not knowing who to turn to can make an already stressful situation even more so. At Metrolina Eye Associates, our team of board certified eye doctors are often asked by patients to explain the differences between certain types of eye […]

Metrolina Eye Associates is excited to announce its merger with Mecklenburg Eye Associates, forming one of the largest full-service eye care practices in the area. The decision to merge is rooted in the two practices’ shared vision of delivering quality, individualized eye care and treatment to those in need. Two companies, one vision. Now as […]

No matter what your level of sports involvement, proper sports eyewear can have a profound effect on your athletic performance.  The benefit of sports eyewear is not only to improve your game, but more importantly to protect your eyes. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 42,000 sport related eye injuries require emergency […]

There are many conditions that can affect the central vision and cause permanent vision damage.  It’s important that if you ever have any symptoms such as sudden blurry vision, floating spots,and central visual blur, to call your eye doctor immediately. One such condition that affects the central vision is a macular hole.  Symptoms usually include […]

At Metrolina Eye Associates, we believe in providing our patients with the most up-to-date and innovative treatment options in eye care. We are pleased to offer two new treatment options for our chronic dry eye patients: the iLux meibomian gland dysfunction treatment system and broadband light (BBL) therapy. Learn more about the two treatments from our […]

As a top laser vision correction practice serving Charlotte and the surrounding area, Metrolina Eye Associates has found that spring is a popular season for LASIK surgery. If you have been considering postponing LASIK, our team encourages you to schedule a LASIK consultation soon. Here are a few reasons why: Relief from Spring Allergies For […]

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. The surgery to remove a cataract is one of the most common and successful surgeries performed in the United States. An ophthalmologist is the doctor, or eye surgeon, who performs the cataract extraction. At Metrolina Eye, in Charlotte, Union County, and Indian Land, our ophthalmologists […]

Myopia:  also known as nearsightedness.  Myopia is the most common refractive error of the eye, and it has become more prevalent in recent years.  It occurs when either the eyeball is too long or the cornea has a steep curvature.   This causes light rays entering the eye to focus in front of the retina rather than on the retina.   As […]

Trying to find the right contact lens is like finding the right shoe.  Some people like them softer, while some prefer more support or a more stable feel.  Either way, there’s no right or wrong type of contact lens specific for most patients.  It’s just finding the right fit for each patient that is in […]

Is online shopping convenient? Speaking as an Amazon Prime Member who has made more than one “convenient” online purchase while sipping my favorite Chardonnay…emphatically yes! It is very convenient. BUT are buying eyeglasses online really a good idea? After all, purchasing prescription eyeglasses is not the same thing as buying a pair of blue jeans […]