When Should I Have LASIK Performed?
No matter how young or old you are the health of your eyes is of the utmost importance. Our eye sight is an essential element in our everyday lives. It is important to remember this when making decisions regarding your vision. There are many choices when it comes to correcting issues with your vision such… Read more
Preventing Complications With Proper Care After LASIK
Eye care after laser vision correction is crucial in ensuring the success of your surgery. Complications can occur with LASIK but are lessened with proper care before, during, and after the procedure. One of the most important aspects comes just hours after the surgery. It is recommended to rest for a minimum of four hours… Read more
Lasik vs Contacts For Correcting Vision
Are you or a loved on interested in LASIK? Have you thought about how your life would change if you could see clearly without the use of glasses or contacts? Laser vision correction may be a popular option for you to consider. The first step in the process is to have a thorough eye exam… Read more
Common Myths about Cataracts
When it comes to taking care of your eyes as you age you will certainly receive a lot of information both accurate and inaccurate. Wading through the information received can be daunting. Cataracts are often a center of myths and tales associated with seniors and vision care. We have centered this installment around breaking the… Read more
Do the Benefits of Glaucoma Surgery Outweigh the Risks?
As with any surgical procedure there are potential risks that need to be weighed against the benefits, Glaucoma is no different. Even the most advanced cases of Glaucoma can be treated, patients need to collaborate with their eye surgeon to ensure the benefits offset the risks. Glaucoma is a disease that is associated with aging. … Read more
Is LASIK Right for You?
Having LASIK performed may mean that you no longer have to wear corrective lenses to properly see. However, how do you know if you are a good candidate or not? What should you consider when you are weighing out your corrective vision options? Obviously if you are tired of having to put contacts in every… Read more
Answering Questions Common to LASIK Surgery
Preparing for any surgical procedure comes with its fair share of anxiety, LASIK is no different. Laser surgery for vision correction has a number of benefits. Knowing the end benefit, vision without corrective contact lenses or glasses, is only half the battle. Preparation ahead of time to put your mind at ease is the other… Read more
What Should I Expect at My LASIK Consultation?
When you seek a consultation from a surgeon specializing in LASIK it is to determine if you are a candidate for laser vision corrections surgery. If it is determined that you are a candidate, the surgeon will begin discussing the most appropriate surgical option to correct your unique vision issue. During the consultation you will… Read more
LASIK: A Popular Laser Eye Surgery Method
LASIK is a widely practiced method of laser eye surgery. Vision is improved using laser vision correction techniques like LASIK through a reshaping of the tissue underneath the top later of the eye. It is often hard to really describe what LASIK is and what is involved without using a lot of technical mumbo jumbo. … Read more
Recovery After Lasik: What to Expect
LASIK is a common surgical procedure that is performed everyday throughout the United States. The biggest concern that most patients have surrounds recovery. It is important to note that although the surgery last only a few minutes per eye, the long-term recovery process, complete healing, can take upwards of six months. Here are some common… Read more