Protect our marine culture
Pinellas County is a destination. As a lifelong resident who is immersed in our marine culture — from the beaches to the now-pristine nurseries of our bay grass flats — I am outraged by this aspect being but a footnote in the cruise ship discussion. I...
LASIK LIVE APP BY UPDEGRAFF LASER VISION
The team at Updegraff Laser Vision is excited to announce the launch of our new, one-of-a-kind Mobile App. The new Application, named "LASIK Live," does just that. LASIK Live is a free online App that securely live streams a patient's procedure for loved ones to...
8 ON YOUR SIDE HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
The Updegraff Laser Vision team will be at the "8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo" this Friday February 21 and Saturday February 22. The expo, which is part of the Gasparilla Distance Classic, is FREE and opened to the public and will offer...
TAMPA BAY FROGMAN CHARITY SWIM
On Sunday, January 19th Dr. Updegraff will be joining hundreds of other swimmers in the 5th Annual, 5k Tampa Bay Frogman Charity Swim to raise money for wounded Navy Seals. Since its conception in 2010, the Frogman has been gaining exposure and participants. For the...
New Vision – The Beginning of a 500 Mile Journey
Jan Moss had Crystalens implants earlier this year. Then, she went on a journey. Jan Moss scheduled her procedure only weeks before walking the Camino de Santiago, a five-hundred mile pilgrimage form St. Jean Pied de Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Dating back to...
Lens Implants are not just for Cataracts
One of our patients, Stephanie Fisher recently posted the testimonial below to her Facebook wall. She gracious let us use it for our blog in hopes to help clear up a common misconception. Many people believe that lens implants are just a follow up procedure...
Cataracts – Myth vs Fact
Myth: Cataract Surgery is Painful Fact: Cataract surgery might be considered uncomfortable, but should not be painful. After a light sedation, the doctor will numb your eye. Once numbed, a small incision is made through which the cataract can be broken up with an ultrasound and removed....
LenSx Laser for Cataract Surgery
Most of you know Updegraff Laser Vision incorporates the use of a laser for LASIK surgery, but did you know we also use a laser to assist in cataract surgery? A cataract, in short, is the clouding of the eye's lens over time. This clouding creates...
8TH ANNUAL CHRIS THOMAS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Please join us for a day of golf to support a great cause. Dr. Updegraff and the Updegraff Laser Vision team are sponsoring a tent at the 9th hole during the 8th Annual Chris Thomas Memorial Golf Tournament today, May 13th, 2013. This celebrity tournament hosted...
Vision Fun Fact: Eye Tracking Technology
Eye Tracking Technology - Could it take the place of your mouse? Recent developments in technology have led to the invention of Eye Movement Tracking Software that could take the place of your basic computer mouse in the upcoming years. This technology, originally invented to aid...