Three Reasons to Ask Your Eye Doctor About LASIK
Many optometrists have special training in LASIK. Your eye doctor can play an important role in helping you understand if laser eye surgery is right for you. Here are just three ways a your eye doctor can help. 1. Finding a LASIK provider Many eye doctors partner with reputable LASIK centers. Through this partnership, they […]
How Does LASIK Eye Surgery Work?
LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that uses a skilled surgeon and a special laser to improve your vision, reducing your need for glasses or contact lenses. LASIK eye surgery is a two-step process, beginning with a flap creation and concluding with the corneal reshaping. There are pre- and post-operative preparations cushioning these two steps, […]
How Does LASIK Eye Surgery Feel?
LASIK eye surgery is a surgery performed while you’re awake, similar to a cavity filling. One of the most common questions people ask is, “How does LASIK eye surgery feel?” The short answer is “A little awkward, but otherwise not like much.” First steps of LASIK eye surgery Before your LASIK eye surgery, your provider […]
How LASIK Can Help People With Contact Lens Intolerance
Many with vision problems seek an alternative to the daily drawbacks that come with wearing glasses, so they’ve opted for contact lenses as their alternative solution. However, contacts may come with their own set of issues, from the extensive daily maintenance required to the risk of contact lens intolerance. Contact lens intolerance can make it difficult […]
LASIK Eye Surgery? Why People Choose It
Have you wondered about LASIK eye surgery, but just couldn’t imagine why some would choose to have the procedure? There are many reasons why people choose laser vision correction so we decided to explore some of those reasons! Convenience? For starters, there’s the simple convenience of not having to fuss with contact lenses or glasses. Sure, […]
Results After LASIK - What to Expect
Ultimately, the results after LASIK are what drive the popularity of the procedure, and there are millions of people who have had LASIK who can tell you about their results first-hand. Whether you want to know what to expect from the recovery process, understand the differences between laser eye surgery procedures, or research how long […]
Lowering Your Laser Eye Surgery Risks: What You Can Do
Laser eye surgery has become safer over the years, thanks to better technology and more experienced surgeons. Most patients experience some side effects, though, whether that’s dry eye or redness after surgery. But these tend to be temporary. Some risks could be permanent, however. Yet there’s a lot in your power to support the success […]
Winter Sports Eye Protection
When the weather grows cold and the days grow short, sometimes it’s easy to become a bit lax about eye protection. The truth is that eye protection is just as important in the winter as it is in the summer. Eye safety is especially important if you participate in winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, […]
A LASIK Procedure - A Complete Guide
This guide will help you understand what to expect during a LASIK eye surgery procedure. LASIK Eye Surgery Basics Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is the most common type of laser eye surgery. During a LASIK procedure, the cornea is reshaped, adjusting how the eye focuses. […]