Vision Correction
LASIK |What to Expect
There are three common refractive eye surgeries designed to correct refractive vision errors. The best known refractive surgery is LASIK. The name is an acronym and stands for “Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis” which is a combination of English, Latin, and Greek that literally means using a laser to reshape corneas while the corneas are in…
Read MoreAstigmatism
You probably have astigmatism or know someone who does…it’s not a disease and can easily be corrected.
Read MoreNeed to Buy Reading Glasses?
Buying reading glasses can be confusing. Over the counter or prescription. This should “clear” things up for you.
Read MoreFlexible Spending Account | Time to Save with FSA
End of year is near. Use your FSA funds for LASIK, premium IOL or other qualified medical expenses. Here’s how to do it…
Read MoreDry Eye and LASIK Surgery
Did you know that dry eye is often associated with LASIK? Here’s why it’s so important to recognize and treat your dry eye….before and after LASIK.
Read MoreHistory of Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery has been around since the mid 1900s. Laser vision correction now uses the accuracy and reliability of the excimer laser to reshape your cornea. Here’s how it all started.
Read MoreVision Correction Surgery | PRK vs. LASIK
There are two types of laser vision correction: LASIK and PRK. Both achieve similar results. Here are the differences between the two procedures and why PRK might be a better choice for you compared to LASIK.
Read MoreLaser Vision Correction Turns 30 | Happy BDay to LASIK
Laser vision correction turns 30 years old this week. 30 years ago, Mrs. Cassady volunteered to have the first use of the excimer laser on her eye. Read how and why the FDA granted permission.
Read MoreLASIK Corrects Myopia | What is Nearsightedness?
Are you nearsighted or nearsightless? Here’s a simple explanation of a very common refractive problem and why LASIK is so effective at correcting “myopia.”
Read MoreContact Lens Examinations | Different Than Routine Eye Exams
A contact lens examination is different than a routine eye exam. Measuring the surface of the cornea is just one way they are different. There are others.
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