Nearsightedness vs. Farsightedness
Nearsightedness and farsightedness both blur vision, but in opposite ways and for different reasons. A detailed comparison of their causes, symptoms, and corrections.
Nearsightedness and farsightedness both blur vision, but in opposite ways and for different reasons. A detailed comparison of their causes, symptoms, and corrections.
Bladeless LASIK uses a femtosecond laser instead of a blade to create the corneal flap. How blade-free laser eye surgery works and what to expect from the procedure.
Confused by the numbers and abbreviations on your eyeglass prescription? A breakdown of what sphere (SPH) and the other components actually mean for your vision.
Can you have LASIK more than once? Yes, a second procedure is sometimes needed for vision regression or incomplete correction. What patients should anticipate.
There's no upper age limit for LASIK: candidacy depends on stable vision and healthy eyes, not age. What older patients should consider before laser eye surgery.
Insurance rarely covers elective LASIK, but a Health Savings Account can help. How HSAs work and how to use pre-tax funds toward the cost of laser eye surgery.
Blue light serves a vital purpose in our lives, excessive exposure has been linked to a multitude of potential health concerns, particularly for our eyes.
Blue light serves a vital purpose in our lives, excessive exposure has been linked to a multitude of potential health concerns, particularly for our eyes.
LASIK permanently reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. What makes the results lasting, and why age-related changes still occur.