Dry eyes can be extremely uncomfortable. This issue may be caused by dry heat from your HVAC system or can be triggered by laser eye surgery such as LASIK. How does LASIK cause dry eyes? During the healing process after LASIK, the eye may produce fewer tears since it is not able to sense the […]
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LASIK was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1999, with the first trials implemented in the late 1980s. Since then, improvements have made it one of the safest procedures around—but many myths have arisen over time leaving people to ask what are the risks of LASIK? If you’re considering eye surgery, we […]
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During your visit to an eye surgeon or ophthalmologist, they will perform an eye test to determine what eyesight correction you require. The eye test is not a test you have to study for or do anything special before. However, we do recommend you get plenty of sleep the night before your visit. The most […]
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When it comes to vision correction, you often have the option of choosing between glasses, contacts, or laser eye surgery. Which one is best for your lifestyle? It depends on you and the type of vision correction you require. Each choice has its pros and cons. Glasses Pros Glasses are the most frequent choice to correct […]
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As we get older, our eyes go through age-related changes. They often change around 40 and, again, once we are in our 60s. LASIK for older people is not always the best option to correct vision problems. The eyes tend to be their healthiest from the time we are 19 to around 40. After 40, […]
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The LASIK procedure is one of the most common types of laser eye surgery performed today. It is used to treat a variety of different types of vision conditions, including astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. Understandably, many people have questions about this procedure with “Are you awake during LASIK surgery?” being one of the top frequently […]
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Is LASIK the Right Vision Correction Surgery for Me? Do you suffer from a refractive vision errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism? LASIK is a vision correction surgery approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat these conditions, and many people wonder if they are eligible for the procedure. With most patients achieving […]
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What to Keep in Mind When Choosing a LASIK Surgeon If you are looking into a corrective eye surgery to correct your vision problems, you might be wondering about LASIK. LASIK eye surgery is a common procedure with minimal downtime. It could have you seeing 20/20 in just a day! With so many options out […]
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For anyone looking to correct their vision through laser eye surgery, you’ve likely boiled your options down to three procedures: LASIK, SMILE, and PRK. All three procedures are safe and effective ways to correct your vision and have successfully treated millions of patients worldwide. However, knowing which procedure will be best for you can be […]
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LASIK is the safest, most successful, and most widely studied elective procedure in the world with the highest patient satisfaction rate of any elective procedure available in modern medicine. If you have spent your life wearing contacts or eyeglasses, you’ve probably considered LASIK and have been actively researching the entire process. In your research, you […]
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