If you’ve been considering LASIK, you likely heard that the LASIK eye surgery procedure itself is very brief, but what about the recovery period? Most people experience only mild, short-term discomfort following laser eye surgery, so the recovery period is really about monitoring your eye health, and making sure that you get the best possible… Continue Reading
Thinking about LASIK surgery but worried about your job? Don’t fret! Many professions involve exposure to dust, chemicals, or flying objects – all potential threats to your eyes. But fear not, with proper precautions, you can protect your eyes at work after you’ve had LASIK. Eye Safety Statistics and Risks According to the American Academy… Continue Reading
LASIK eye surgery, a revolutionary procedure correcting refractive errors, has transformed countless lives by eliminating dependence on glasses and contacts. Yet, a lingering concern for many considering LASIK is, does LASIK hurt? We understand this apprehension. The thought of any intervention on the eye can be daunting. However, we can assure you that LASIK prioritizes… Continue Reading
LASIK eye surgery and PRK eye surgery, both vision correction procedures using the excimer laser, share many similarities. They offer lasting results in an outpatient setting. However, a key difference lies in the recovery time – PRK taking slightly longer than LASIK. This difference, typically a matter of days, is caused by the way each… Continue Reading
Considering Cataract Surgery After LASIK? Many people who have undergone LASIK eye surgery to correct their vision in their younger years wonder if they can still have cataract surgery later in life. The answer is YES!! What many people do not know is that you can have LASIK even after cataract surgery if you have… Continue Reading
Preparing for your first LASIK visit, or thinking about scheduling a consultation? Before you head to your local LASIK center, it’s important to consider any questions you might have about laser vision correction. Ahead, we’ll cover five questions that everyone should ask when visiting their LASIK doctor. How many LASIK surgeries have you performed? This… Continue Reading
Eye Exams after LASIK Surgery Many LASIK eye surgery candidates question if they need to continue seeing an eye doctor after they have their procedure. After all, you could have 20/20 vision or better after surgery, which means there’s no point in getting regular eye exams, right? Wrong. Even after LASIK surgery it is important… Continue Reading
Presbyopia is different from other vision problems because it affects everyone, eventually. Our eyes change as we age, and those changes eventually make it more difficult to focus on close objects. Reading can be especially challenging, and presbyopia is the main reason that most people over 45 years of age require reading glasses for up-close… Continue Reading
For many people with vision problems, glasses and contact lenses, are simply a part of life. In fact, a recent poll indicates that many people who wear glasses or contacts to deal with vision problems either aren’t aware of LASIK eye surgery, or aren’t familiar with how the laser eye surgery process works. While the… Continue Reading
LASIK Surgery for Astigmatism Most people think of LASIK eye surgery as a way to improve nearsightedness or farsightedness but don’t realize it is also an effective option for treating astigmatism. What Is Astigmatism? The name might sound strange, but astigmatism is a very common vision problem. The cornea is the transparent outer covering of… Continue Reading
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