Yearly Archives: 2021

Recovery Guide After LASIK Eye Surgery

Published: December 26, 2021

If you’ve decided to correct your vision with LASIK eye surgery, you might be interested in the recovery process after your procedure. Here’s a guide to your recovery period from The Pacific Vision Institute to help you on your way as you start a life with brand-new, clear vision. What to Expect During Recovery For a few hours...

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Advanced Custom LASIK and PRK Wavefront vs. Optimized vs. Contoura

Published: November 30, 2021

Advanced wavefront-guided, advanced wavefront-optimized, and advanced CONTOURA LASIK and PRK are customized versions of LASIK and PRK vision correction surgery. Wavefront-guided, wavefront-optimized, and topography (or CONTOURA) guided LASIK techniques use cutting-edge technology to map and evaluate the unique features of your...

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The Dos and Don’ts Post-LASIK Eye Surgery

Published: October 31, 2021

After LASIK eye surgery, it’s important to take proper care of your eyes to help ensure they heal well. There are a few dos and don’ts after laser eye surgery that you will want to follow during your recovery period. Dos Do use medications and eye drops. Use the artificial tears 4-6 times a day or more for the first week. In addition...

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What is Keratoconus?

Published: September 22, 2021

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease during which a thinning cornea gradually gets distorted and forms a cone. The result is impaired vision and a reduction in quality of life. Keratoconus can affect one or both eyes, and symptoms may include: Nearsightedness Irregular astigmatism Glare and light sensitivity Changes in eyeglass...

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What is the difference between PTK and PRK?

Published: August 25, 2021

Refractive surgery, a surgical procedure is done on the eyes that correct visual defects, is designed to permanently change the shape of the cornea so that light can properly focus on the retina. Many people are familiar with or have heard of LASIK surgery, which is a form of refractive surgery. At Pacific Vision, our laser eye surgery...

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Who Is Not Suitable For LASIK Eye Surgery?

Published: July 21, 2021

Although LASIK has been done by more than 10,000,000 people since its inception and FDA approval in1999, and although it remains to this day as one of the most widely used surgical methods of improvingvision, unfortunately, not everyone is a candidate for it. For people for whom LASIK is not an option, thereare other almost equally effective...

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How To Prepare For Cataract Surgery

Published: June 30, 2021

If you are scheduled to undergo cataract surgery, you are likely interested in learning what to do to prepare yourself for the surgery. What is allowed and what is disallowed? And how can you make your cataract surgery as smooth and stress-free as it can be? That is what we will cover for you here. Rest assured, cataract surgery is one of the...

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How will my vision be at night or in low light after LASIK?

Published: April 5, 2021

Letterbox view of amazing female green and grey colored eye with a tiny bit of makeup around close-up LASIK surgery is a well-known procedure where the surgeon uses lasers to correct refractive errors, known as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) astigmatism. While the surgeons can significantly benefit patients with this...

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Is LASIK Eye Surgery Worth It?

Published: February 1, 2021

The decision to undergo Lasik eye surgery shouldn’t be made lightly. Most people want to go through their lives without eyeglasses and contact lenses. Lasik eye surgery promises a simple solution to the problem— a quick procedure that helps the surgeon address the root cause of your vision problems, allowing you to ditch your eyeglasses...

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A major surge in demand for refractive surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published: January 1, 2021

The demand for refractive surgery has seen a steady rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increasing number of patients opting for LASIK surgeries. Since the Pacific Vision Institute reopened on the 2nd of June, the number of LASIK surgeries performed from June to August increased by a stunning 42% compared to the same period in...

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