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LASIK Blog
Can LASIK help me see without eyeglasses permanently?
What is Lasik eye surgery? The laser eye surgery method is a very safe procedure to correct refractive errors that you may have in your eyes. It is done so that you no longer have to wear glasses or contact lenses. Modern technology allows your doctor to achieve a very precise correction of your problem without any special intervention to the tissu...
Am I a Candidate for Eye Center Surgery with Dry Eyes?
Having dry eyes and being near-sighted is a double whammy. It can actually be something that can feel quite debilitating. It can feel like your dual condition gets in the way of having the better vision you always wanted. If you are near-sighted and suffer from dry eyes, you may feel stuck in your glasses forever. However, it is possible to fi...
What age is right for LASIK Eye Surgery?
LASIK eye surgery is a very effective method for improving vision, especially with hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism. It's also a beloved way to reduce or eradicate the need for reading glasses, but it’s not the best solution for everyone. Age plays a role when it comes to determining candidacy, but not because there is a set age limit. Ins...
Not a LASIK candidate?
How to become free from glasses and contact lenses when you’re not a LASIK candidate Not suitable for LASIK? Don’t worry. We have plenty of amazing alternatives that achieve equally life-changing results. ICL’s – a safe and effective option for high prescriptions ICL’s (Implantable Collamer Lenses) are a safe and ef...
Understanding your eye prescription
When you have an eye exam, the optometrist tests your eyes in different ways. They record the measurements in your eye prescription. If that eye prescription is incomprehensible to you – this article will help! With this information, you’ll understand what all those symbols and letters mean. And, it should help you make an informed dec...
What are LASIK risks and possible LASIK side-effects?
This is the big question, isn’t it? If there’s one thing that people worry about when it comes to LASIK, it’s the risks. You might have heard that LASIK is risky. But still, you’re here, reading the answer to this question, which means you have an open mind. So, let’s break it down. How risky is LASIK? The risk of los...
What can LASIK treat?
LASIK can fix nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. There are several laser eye surgery types. We can also use PRK to treat these conditions. Essentially, both types achieve the same results. There is no real difference. However, LASIK tends to help people recover much faster than PRK,...
Who is suitable for LASIK and who isn’t?
I know what you’re thinking. You’re seriously considering LASIK, but you’re worried you might not be suitable. Millions of people have achieved clearer vision thanks to LASIK and other refractive surgeries. LASIK and PRK have a long, well-established safety record, and most patients are pleased with their results. However, refract...
What LASIK technology do we use?
We live in a world where technology moves very quickly and LASIK technology is no different. That’s why it’s crucially important for your LASIK surgeon to not only be skilled in the art of eye surgery but also sophisticated when it comes to evaluating LASIK technology. In this post, I’ll explain the LASIK technology we use and why...
What can you do after LASIK?
ongratulations! You’ve just had LASIK! And if you haven’t yet had LASIK, get yourself to a consultation so we can get to this stage already! While there’s little you can do to affect the procedure as we perform it, the bulk of your responsibility in our LASIK partnership begins after you’ve had it. In this post, I’ll i...