Category: Pepose Info

LASIK Experience

We often talk about how important experience is for your doctor. This certainly true with LASIK Vision Correction. Way too many doctors have come and gone, often leaving behind unsatisfied patients. We write about this today because we had a patient that reminded us of how long – and how experienced – Dr. Pepose is […]

The solar eclipse is today!

Enjoy this unique event but please be careful and use proper protection.

Will vision come back after damage from looking at the sun during a solar eclipse?

The solar eclipse will be visible in our area on August 21st. Please be careful and use the proper eye protection. A solar burn from an eclipse damages the very center of vision. Initially, there is a blurry or dark spot in the center of the vision and the vision may be distorted. In most […]

A solar eclipse is coming. Learn how to watch it safely

On August 21st, a solar eclipse will be visible in Missouri. This will be the first eclipse of it’s type in the continental United States since 1979. The total eclipse is expected to occur about 1 p.m. and will last approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Although the effects of the eclipse will be visible across […]

Dr. Pepose Receives Prestigious American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Life Achievement Honor Award

“This award symbolizes Dr. Pepose’s longstanding commitment to advancing the profession and positively impacting patient’s eye health and the significant contributions to ophthalmology”, stated Dr. David W. Parke II, CEO and Cynthia G. Mattox, MD, FACS Chair Awards Committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology. The Achievement Award program recognizes individuals for their contributions to the Academy, […]

What You Should Know About Swimming and Your Eyes

Whether you enjoy a leisurely dip in a hotel pool or compete in the Olympic 200 meter freestyle, you may be familiar with the stinging, burning and redness of “swimmer’s eye.” While swimming is a great form of exercise and a relaxing way to cool down, it can be hard on your eyes. Pools are […]

Dr. Pepose named as one of America’s Top Doctors® 2017

Dr. Pepose was just interviewed at the Hawaiian Eye 2017 in Kauai, Hawaii.

Click here to watch.

Shedding Light on Night Blindness

It’s no surprise that most people don’t see well in the dark. However, some people have considerable difficulty seeing at night or in poor light. This is called night blindness (eye doctors call it nyctalopia). Night blindness doesn’t mean you are completely unable to see at night, but that your vision is poorer then. It is not a […]

School is just around the corner – be sure to schedule eye exams

We highly recommend scheduling a comprehensive eye exam for your children before the start of each and every school year. Estimates are one-in-four children has an undiagnosed vision problem. Untreated vision conditions often lead to seemingly mysterious conditions like frequent headaches. They are also linked to everything from behavioral problems to poor performance in class to an […]