Glasses and Contact Lenses
Common Questions About Contact Lens Care
February 19, 2026
Contact lenses offer a convenient alternative to traditional eyeglasses, providing clear vision without the hassle of frames. However, many…
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Glasses and Contact Lenses
Can Glasses Make Your Vision Worse?
February 19, 2026
“If I start wearing glasses, will my eyes get weaker?” This is a question we get asked all the time, and the short answer is no. Glasses…
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Ophthalmology
Understanding Eye Dilation: What to Expect During Your Eye Exam
February 19, 2026
If you've scheduled a comprehensive eye exam at Hill Vision Services, you may wonder about eye dilation and what it involves. While dilated…
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Cornea Services
DSAEK vs. DMEK: Which Corneal Transplant Surgery Is Right for You?
February 19, 2026
If you’ve been diagnosed with a corneal endothelial disease like Fuchs’ dystrophy or pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, your eye doctor may…
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Glasses and Contact Lenses
Do Blue Light Glasses Work?
February 19, 2026
Recently, blue light glasses have become an incredibly popular way to mitigate the harmful effects of blue-violet light rays. As these…
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Glasses and Contact Lenses
Can Astigmatism Get Worse? Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options
November 12, 2025
Astigmatism, which causes blurry vision and eye discomfort, affects millions of Americans, often impacting their daily activities. Even…
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Cataract Surgery
Five Ways Diabetes Can Affect Vision
November 14, 2019
Diabetes can significantly affect many body systems, and your eyes are no exception. Spikes and drops in blood sugar, or poorly controlled…
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Cornea Services
World Keratoconus Day
October 31, 2019
World Keratoconus Day is Nov. 10, 2019, and Hill Vision Services is dedicated to raising awareness about this disease, which steals vision…
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LASIK
Myths About LASIK
October 28, 2019
LASIK eye surgery has been performed in the U.S. since the early 1990s, and has provided visual freedom to over 8 million Americans. It is…
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Cornea Services
What to Do (And What Not to Do) for Corneal Abrasion
September 27, 2019
An abrasion occurs when the surface layer of the cornea is scratched away. When dust, dirt, wood, metal, or other debris comes in contact…
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma Eye Drops - Rhopressa vs. Vyzulta
June 12, 2019
Vyzulta and Rhopressa are two promising glaucoma eye drops that may be able to treat your glaucoma. Contact Hill Vision Services in St.…
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LASIK
What You Need to Know About Astigmatism
March 2, 2020
If your eye doctor or ophthalmologist has diagnosed you with astigmatism, you may have a lot of questions about what astigmatism is, what…
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Cornea Services
Keratoconus and Your Eyesight
April 9, 2020
If you have been recently diagnosed with keratoconus, you are not alone! Keratoconus is actually a common disorder that affects…
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What Makes Light Adjustable Lens Different Than Other Cataract Surgeries?
March 13, 2023
Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures performed in the United States every year. It involves the removal of…
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Ophthalmology
Is Pregnancy Affecting Your Vision?
October 28, 2025
Pregnancy affects nearly every part of the body, but many people are surprised to learn that it can also impact their eyesight. Some…
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LASIK
What to Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery
August 9, 2023
We strive to provide you with the highest quality of care at Hill Vision Services. Our board-certified Cornea Specialist and Refractive…
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Cataract Surgery
Benefits of the PanOptix Lens for Cataract Surgery
May 18, 2020
About 90% of Americans develop cataracts by the time they reach 65. A cataract is clouding of the natural lens of the eye that develops…
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COVID-19 Update
June 12, 2020
At Hill Vision Services there is no higher priority than the safety of our patients and staff. WE ARE TAKING THESE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TO…
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Cornea Services
Fuchs' Dystrophy Is a Common Corneal Disease
July 29, 2020
Fuchs' dystrophy is a degenerative eye disease that many adults may experience as they get older. Though many have not heard of it, Fuchs…
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Glaucoma
MIGS: The Next Generation of Glaucoma Surgery
July 30, 2020
Over the last several years, there’s been a revolution in glaucoma surgery that’s gaining significant popularity. Minimally invasive…
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Glaucoma
How Much Eye Pressure is Normal?
December 10, 2020
Unfortunately, the answer is not any single number. Glaucoma is a multi-factorial, complex eye disease with specific characteristics such…
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LASIK
PRK vs LASIK
February 15, 2023
PRK and LASIK are the two most common laser eye surgeries used to correct refractive errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness,…
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Cataract Surgery
Better Results With Light Adjustable Lenses (LAL)
May 12, 2023
When it comes to cataract surgery, Hill Vision Services understands that you want the best care possible. That’s why we offer Light…
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Ophthalmology
Presbyopia Problems
August 31, 2015
Nearly every day, people come in to the office for their eye exams and ask: "Why am I starting to have trouble reading small print?" Some…
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Ophthalmology
Presbyopia Part 2: Reading Glasses and Presbyopia Treatments
October 9, 2015
As we discussed in the last blog pos t, presbyopia is a universally-occurring, age-related problem that occurs due to changes in the…
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News
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety
August 2, 2017
On August 21 st, 2017 we will get to experience the first total solar eclipse to be viewable from the Midwestern portion of the United…
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Ophthalmology
Do I Have Astigmatism? Part 2: Astigmatism Treatments
February 8, 2016
Welcome back to part 2 of 2 of this blog series titled: Do I Have Astigmatism? Last month we were able to break down the meaning, causes,…
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Glasses and Contact Lenses
Looking for Cheap Contact Lenses? Check This Out!
September 14, 2017
Looking for cheap contact lenses? We have recently updated pricing on our most popular contact lenses. We are now competitive with (and in…
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Cataract Surgery
The First Post-Operative Cataract Surgery Visit
January 14, 2013
Cataract surgery is the most wonderful surgery on the planet in that it restores one's vision, sometimes even without the assistance of…
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Cataract Surgery
What to Expect during Cataract Surgery
December 11, 2012
Many patients have a great deal of anxiety about the day of cataract surgery and what it will be like. This, of course, is very…
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Dry Eye
If I Have Dry Eyes,Why are They Always " Running"?
May 29, 2013
The condition of "dry eyes,"or dry eye syndrome, is an extremely common ocular condition. I personally see numerous patients every day…
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News
June 2nd - Patient Appreciation Trunk Show
May 15, 2017
Announcing our next Patient Appreciation Trunk Show.
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Patient Appreciation Trunk Show
May 19, 2016
Announcing our Patient Appreciation Trunk Show. May 20th, 2016 / 11am - 5pm at our Lake St Louis Office. We are teaming up with our vendors…
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October 7 - Patient Appreciation Trunk Show
September 6, 2016
Announcing our next Patient Appreciation Trunk Show.
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Cataract Surgery
Doctor, Now That I’ve Had Successful Cataract Surgery, Will I Ever Need Anything Else?
September 6, 2016
While I am every bit as excited as the patient after successful cataract treatment, and inherently optimistic as well, it is necessary to…
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News
End of Year LASIK Discount - 15% Off
November 11, 2016
From now through the end of the year, Hill Vision Services will be offering a 15% discount off of our regular price for LASIK and PRK…
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News
Do I have Astigmatism?
January 14, 2016
As we start off the New Year we will tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in vision care….astigmatism. If we break down the meaning…
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Cornea Services
DMEK? DSAEK? Corneal Transplant or Alphabet Soup?
November 26, 2018
In an earlier blog, we reviewed the basic structure of the cornea and process of performing a full-thickness corneal transplant. Partial…
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Ophthalmology
Presbyopia Problems Part 3 - Surgical Options and Solutions
December 3, 2015
Presbyopia Surgery | Hill Vision Services | St. Louis
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Cornea Services
Corneal Crosslinking St. Louis | Dr. Hill Featured in Millennial Eye Magazine
June 26, 2018
Recently, an article written by our own Dr. Geoffrey Hill was featured in the cover focus story of Millennial Eye, an online publication…
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Glasses and Contact Lenses
Finding Comfortable Vision Correction: Contact Lenses
March 26, 2015
We get many patients in the office who are wearing or interested in wearing contact lenses. We have the benefit of many brands, materials…
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Ophthalmology
Absolutely, Let's Do It With the Laser!
January 1, 2014
Early in 2013, I wrote a blog piece about the addition of femtosecond laser technology to cataract surgery. Now, I would like to revisit…
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Cornea Services
An Introduction to Corneal Transplant Surgery
May 22, 2015
Hello, my name is Geoffrey Hill, MD. I am an ophthalmologist and cornea specialist, and I am excited to be the newest doctor joining the…
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News
November is National Diabetes Month
November 6, 2015
This month we turn our attention to a systemic disease that affects almost 10% of the U.S. population - nearly 30 million Americans.…
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News
Miles Against Melanoma / 5k
June 1, 2016
Hill Vision Services is a proud sponsor of the 6th Annual Miles Against Melanoma Walk/5K Run on June 4 at Lakeside Park in St. Peters, MO!…
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Dry Eye
Is this Hidden Problem Causing Your Dry Eye?
October 25, 2018
Dry Eye Causes | St. Louis Eye Doctors Dry eye is one of the most common problems we see in the office and can be the cause for a variety…
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Cornea Services
What are the Most Common Corneal Diseases and Conditions?
March 28, 2019
A healthy cornea is needed for an overall healthy eye. It is an integral part of the eye that plays a key role in your vision. As light…
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Cataract Surgery
So You're Having Cataract Surgery... Are you Using a Laser?
March 18, 2013
Modern cataract surgery continues to steadily improve as far as both results and safety. Arguably, it is the best surgery known to mankind.…
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