Can Surgery Fix an Astigmatism?
During the last few decades a variety of methods to treat an astigmatism have grown widely accepted. An astigmatism is a defect in your eye or in the lens that is caused by an abnormality on the spherical shape of your eye which distorts images. When a patient has an astigmatism, the light rays entering… Read more
5 Ways LASIK Can Improve Your Quality of Life
LASIK is currently the most popular laser procedure under refractive surgery that is used to treat a variety of eye problems for improved vision. Also referred to as laser-assisted in-situ keratomileuses, this procedure uses two methods: either with a small instrument containing a disposable blade called a microkeratome or with a femtosecond laser, which is… Read more
Differences Between LASIK and PRK
If you’re considering eye surgery for better vision without the need for glasses or contacts, you might have already started researching your options and come across LASIK and PRK. Although you’ve probably heard of LASIK, not many know what PRK is and the major differences between the two. Here’s a breakdown of the two and… Read more
The Do’s and Don’ts of LASIK Eye Surgery
Getting the best result out of your laser eye surgery occurs when you take the necessary steps to prepare for before and after the procedure. As with any surgery, there are certain risks involved. This is just one of the reasons it is important that you do everything possible to prevent issues from arising. Below… Read more
Guidelines To Follow In Order To Qualify For LASIK
Laser eye surgery is performed to help improve a person’s eye sight. Most LASIK patients are seeking freedom from wearing eye glasses and contact lenses. If this describes what you are looking for, laser vision correction surgery may just be the best option for you. While laser eye surgery is effective in correcting the visions… Read more
Improving Eyesight One LASIK Surgery at a Time
There are many solutions when it comes to correcting vision problems. Some individuals choose to wear contacts and glasses to make their day to day sight better while others investigate more convenient vision correction methods such as laser vision correction including: LASIK, PRK, and LASEK. There are a number of benefits that come with choosing… Read more
What to Expect After LASIK?
Laser vision correction is a surgical procedure used to reshape the cornea with an excimer laser. This type of surgery can be used on patients experiencing short sight, long sight or astigmatism. Laser vision correction is not an ideal solution for everybody and some people are not candidates for this type of surgery because of… Read more
Which Type of Laser Surgery is Best for You?
Over the years many types of vision correction methods have been evolved. These include laser vision corrections or laser eye surgeries and other methods that include implantation of the lenses. Since eyes are our most precious and by far the most delicate organ of all, we must practice due caution before going for the surgery.… Read more
How does PRK laser eye surgery differ from LASIK?
PRK and LASIK vision correction methods are the most popular modern procedures for the correction of astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. While their outcomes are ultimately similar, their procedures differ. Ophthalmologists usually determine the best procedure for a patient depending on the unique laser vision correction needs of the individual. But how does PRK laser eye… Read more
Can I Have Lasik Eye Surgery If I Have an Astigmatism?
It is a general belief that people suffering from astigmatism do not necessarily need LASIK eye surgery. This might be acceptable in cases of mild astigmatism. When the case is either severe or mild, then LASIK eye surgery is a recommended way of having a vision correction. Astigmatism is actual an abnormal or irregular curvature… Read more