Why Should You Get LASIK Instead of Glasses?

Not many people are happy when told that they need an eyeglass prescription to see properly. As children, we may have fantasized about wearing those thick-rimmed glasses that made others look intellectual and cool. However, those who need glasses to see know better. While glasses are very effective in temporarily improving vision, they do have […]

Laser Cataract Surgery: Is it Safe and Effective?

  The number of cataract surgeries performed in the United States each year nears 1.5 million, and is expected to grow in the coming years. Further analysis of this data revealed that one in three Americans over the age of 60 will undergo cataract surgery. While cataract surgery is clearly one of the most common […]

Improve Your Vision with the KAMRA Inlay – Now in Alabama

Dr. Danny Lee is the first surgeon in Alabama to perform the KAMRA inlay to improve reading vision. In fact, Dr. Lee is one of the first ophthalmologists in the country to offer the new technology to correct presbyopia. It is estimated that more than a million people in the United States are struggling with […]

Top 5 Reasons to Consider Advanced LASIK Technology

Prescription glasses and contact lenses are practical choices when it comes to addressing simple vision problems. However, these eye devices often hinder people from enjoying daily activities. Wearing glasses for long hours while reading can cause tension headaches. When running, condensation can gather on the lenses of glasses; an obnoxious problem when trying to relax […]

Cataracts: What to Watch Out For

Cataracts most commonly affect elderly adults, especially those over the age of 60. They can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks such as reading, writing, driving, or simply watching television. Mature cataracts are visible from an outside perspective, giving the pupil a foggy, yellow tinged haze. Cataracts develop very slowly, eventually causing blindness. When […]

Post-LASIK Eye Care

When doctors are asked for the best corrective solution for refractive errors, they only have one procedure in mind and that is LASIK. LASIK is efficient, fast, and safe, and our LASIK surgeons are experts in this field. One of the key features of LASIK is the fast recovery period patients experience after the procedure. […]

LASIK During Pregnancy: Why is it Considered Unsafe?

LASIK surgery was quick to rise to the top of all laser vision correction procedures. It’s ease, painlessness and effectiveness surely makes it a force to be reckoned with. However, LASIK is not for everyone. In fact, you could be a perfect candidate in all other ways but still not be able to safely undergo […]

When Cataracts Occur after LASIK

When consulting with an experienced cataract surgeon, it is not recommended to have LASIK if there are signs of early cataracts. However, it is known and relayed by your surgeon that one of the risks of LASIK is the early development of cataracts. Not everyone will develop a cataract, as it is only a risk. […]

Common Eye Surgeries: Cataract Surgery and LASIK

The common types of eye surgeries include cataract surgery and LASIK. Both procedures help patients overcome vision problems so they can improve the quality of life. Perhaps a person has blurred vision because of a cataract or is simply tired of wearing contact lenses or glasses. No matter what the reason is, surgeries can help […]