Category: Eye Care
The Advantages of Custom Wavefront LASIK vs. Traditional LASIK
Patients who are looking for a safe, effective, and long-term solution for vision impairment are most likely to get the results they desire from laser vision treatment. LASIK surgery alters the shape of the cornea in order to address the most common types of vision impairment, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While traditional LASIK surgery is… Read More
LASIK Can Improve Astigmatic Vision
For patients who have spent years relying on glasses and contact lenses to clear and focus their vision, LASIK surgery offers the promise of long-term vision correction. This laser eye surgery treats vision impairment by addressing the source of the problem. LASIK surgery reshapes the cornea in order to correct the way that it refracts light…. Read More
LASIK Can Dramatically Improve Farsightedness
Farsightedness, or hyperopia, occurs when your eyes cannot focus on close-up objects. Though distant objects appear clearly, anything within arm’s length appears blurred or fuzzy. You may rely on glasses or contacts, which affect your appearance and/or your quality of life. If you have severe farsightedness, the condition can even keep you from enjoying certain… Read More
LASIK for Nearsightedness
If you are nearsighted, then you are by no means alone. In fact, according to a recent article published in Popular Science, one-third of the population of the entire earth could be nearsighted by the end of this decade. As it is, nearly 42 percent of Americans between the ages of 12 and 54 require… Read More
Advanced Screening Can Determine if You Are a Good LASIK Candidate
LASIK is one of the most popular elective procedures in the country. The quick, minimally invasive surgery can significantly improve your vision. In most cases, it can reduce or even eliminate your need for glasses or contacts. However, while the procedure is safe and effective, it is not right for everyone. To determine your candidacy… Read More
Recovering from LASIK Surgery: A Few Tips
Since its inception, LASIK has proven to be one of the safest and most dependable surgical procedures in all of medicine. In recent years, with advances in both LASIK techniques and technologies, the procedure has become even safer, with higher rates of success and patient satisfaction and shorter, more comfortable healing periods. Nevertheless, patients should… Read More
