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 […]

How to Reduce the Risk of Infection after LASIK

If you’ve made the decision to undergo LASIK surgery, you are hoping for the best possible surgical outcome – one that is free of complications and results in clear vision that eliminates your dependence on glasses and contact lenses. So, are there things that you can do to increase your chances of undergoing a successful […]

Afford LASIK with Your FSA

Having clear, reliable vision on a day-to-day basis is an invaluable asset. And yet, corrective lenses and procedures do indeed have a value, with costs that can seem prohibitive at times. Still, long-term correction to one’s vision is almost invariably worthwhile for patients, making it a rewarding investment. LASIK is one method of surgical vision […]

LASIK Success Rates

Since its inception, more than 19 million LASIK procedures have been performed in the United States, the vast majority of which – more than 95 percent – have resulted in patients reporting satisfaction with their outcomes. This makes LASIK one of the most successful surgeries in the history of medicine.

Pre-operative Instructions for LASIK Surgery Patients

LASIK is one of the most popular and effective options out there for advanced eye care. By undergoing LASIK, people are able to see clearly without the assistance of glasses or contacts. It’s an ideal solution for addressing refractive errors, which you likely know better by the following terms: Myopia (Nearsightedness) Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Astigmatism We’d […]