LASIK eye surgery can be a major event in a person’s life. As such, it requires a lot of thought and planning, especially when it comes to choosing a doctor. Thankfully, there are now various online resources through which patients can access information regarding a doctor’s experience and history, as well as patient reviews. In...
View MorePatients who are candidates for laser eye surgery should be informed about alternative options so they can choose the best treatment for themselves. Certain factors, such as the thinness of the patient’s corneas, can also have an impact on candidacy for procedures. Understanding what each procedure entails can give us a better understanding of...
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While LASIK eye surgery has been the most effective solution for vision problems and an ideal treatment for a wide range of people, those with diabetes have to be evaluated by the eye surgeon to make sure LASIK is safe for them. LASIK can be a positive, safe option for patients with diabetes whose blood sugar is well-controlled and who don’t...
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LASIK is a popular, safe procedure that can eliminate the need for glasses for many patients. Because it is so well known, there are various myths about LASIK that aren’t actually true. Whether the information comes from the internet or from friends who heard it from friends, it can be hard to tell whether what you’re hearing is valid....
View MoreBoth LASIK and SMILE eye surgery are performed to correct vision problems and to eliminate the need to wear contact lenses or glasses. While LASIK is the most commonly performed laser refractive surgery to correct vision problems, SMILE is also becoming quite popular. What are the differences between these procedures? LASIK LASIK eye...
View MoreIf 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...
View MoreAdvanced 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...
View MoreAfter 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...
View MoreAlthough 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...
View MoreLetterbox 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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