As a physician and employer in St. George, I’m concerned that we have let our guard down a bit too far, too fast. We are seeing a steady rise of new COVID-19 cases in our community, most of which are preventable by 6 feet of courtesy space, a mask and a smile, and clean hands… Read More »
At Richens Eye Center, we understand the importance of your eyesight. We know that many conditions can impact your eyesight, including lazy eye. Lazy eye, referred to medically as “amblyopia,” occurs when one or both eyes do not develop normally during childhood. This can cause one eye or both eyes to cause changes in eyesight… Read More »
Anyone in the area who has been considering LASIK to improve their vision clarity will want to take the time to learn more about this and other treatments that are used at Richens Eye Center. LASIK has been an effective way for patients to ditch the contacts and eyeglasses and have better vision with just… Read More »
Patients who are tired of wearing contacts or eyeglasses often approach Dr. Sharon Richens to ask about alternative solutions to poor eyesight. When patients are ready to take charge of their vision and eye health, they may ask about surgical procedures such as LASIK. However, the use of a blade to create the corneal flap… Read More »
At Richens Eye Center, we provide a wide selection of vision services for our patients. In addition, we are also pleased to offer cosmetic injectables such as Botox. Botox is well-known as an injectable treatment for anti-aging purposes. Patients who have fine lines, wrinkles and folds on the facial area may consider using Botox to… Read More »
There are many conditions that can impact a patient’s vision. This makes it incredibly important for patients to undergo routine eye examinations with a professional. Dr. Sharon Richens can help in diagnosing and treating a wide range of vision problems including glaucoma. What is glaucoma? Dr. Sharon Richens describes glaucoma as a condition that can… Read More »
While our team is pleased to provide vision services at Richens Eye Center, Dr. Sharon Richens also wants to assist patients in looking and feeling their best. With cosmetic treatment such as Botox, patients in the areas of Mesquite, NV and St. George, UT are welcome to visit to improve their appearance. Botox is a… Read More »
In today’s world, shopping online has become the standard thanks to low prices and fast shipping. However, there are some things that should never be purchased online. This includes corrective lenses and eyeglasses. It is vital for patients to understand the importance of purchasing corrective lenses with a local professional such as Dr. Sharon Richens… Read More »
Children and adults who have a wandering eye may be evaluated for eye concerns and diagnosed with a condition known as amblyopia. The condition, more commonly known as “lazy eye,” is often diagnosed in early childhood by an eye physician. Lazy eye commonly occurs when the brain favors one eye over the other due to… Read More »
If you’ve ever experienced the development of little dots in your vision that tend to follow where your eye leads, you may have a condition known as “floaters.” Floaters can develop for a variety of reasons, and aren’t always an indication of a serious problem. At Richens Eye Center, Dr. Sharon Richens encourages patients who… Read More »
