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...
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 MoreKeratoconus 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...
View MoreRefractive 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...
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 MoreIf 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...
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...
View MoreThe 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...
View MoreThe 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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