After LASIK eye surgery patients should expect an increasing freedom in their lifestyles. There is a new-found convenience that is found after laser vision correction. Upwards of ninety percent of LASIK patients state that they are more than satisfied with the results seen after surgery. In fact, there are a number of lifestyle changes that..
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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..
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..
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..
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..