LASIK

LASIK and cataract surgery are two successful procedures that can help individuals improve their vision. They are distinctly different surgeries that address different vision issues.  LASIK corrects refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Oftentimes, people no longer need to wear corrective lenses, such as glasses and contact lenses, following LASIK.  Cataract surgery involves […]

SMILE and LASIK are two different choices for long-term vision improvement that differ somewhat in their approach. While LASIK is the more popular surgery, both procedures incorporate state-of-the-art laser technology to improve vision. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) incorporates a special type of laser used for precision cutting, changing the shape of the cornea for […]

LASIK and ICL represent two different ways to improve vision. Since ICL is a more invasive surgery, most surgeons recommend LASIK over ICL if the person is a good candidate for LASIK.  LASIK vs. ICL LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and ICL (implantable collamer lens) surgeries both correct refractive errors, such as myopia, hyperopia, and […]

Both ICL and LASIK are designed to permanently correct refractive errors that affect how a person focuses and sees. LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser, while ICL involves implanting a contact lens into the eye. LASIK is widely viewed as a safer surgery option since it has a lower risk profile and leads to […]

Femtosecond LASIK, often called simply Femto LASIK, is a newer type of LASIK in which a blade is not used to cut the flap in the cornea. Instead, only lasers are used during the procedure. How Femtosecond LASIK Works The femtosecond (FS) laser is similar to Nd:YAG. It operates by creating photoionization of the cornea’s […]

A potential side effect after LASIK is to see halos or glare, particularly around lights at night. You may also see starbursts, a type of glow that shoots out from a bright light.  These spherical aberrations usually fade after several weeks. In some cases, they may appear up to a year or more after the […]

Temporary blurriness after LASIK is common, and most often, it resolves within a couple days to a week.  Some cases of eye blurriness may be attributed to dry eyes. Blurriness may also result from another condition, such as cataracts, a residual refractive error, diabetes, presbyopia, corneal damage, or macular degeneration.  Temporary Blurriness When you’re recovering […]

Yes, you can smoke weed after LASIK, but you should wait at least a week to do so following surgery. If you smoke weed sooner than a week after LASIK, you may face some complications and slow your recovery.  How Weed Affects the Eyes Marijuana smoke can be very irritating to the eyes, and it […]

People with thin corneas often wonder why LASIK will not correct their vision problem. After all, it is used to help people see better who have been diagnosed with glaucoma, cataracts, or refractive errors. But if your corneas are too thin, you are not a candidate for LASIK. Why Those With Thin Corneas Cannot Get […]

LASIK will not fix lazy eye. While LASIK can correct certain conditions that contribute to lazy eye, other treatments are needed to address the disorder.  What Is Lazy Eye? Amblyopia or lazy eye usually happens in one eye and sometimes in both eyes. It occurs when the brain and eye do not work together as […]

Like any other form of surgery, LASIK comes with some risk, albeit the risk level is low. Those who undergo LASIK surgery can take comfort in the fact that LASIK has among the highest success rates and is the most commonly performed of any elective procedure. LASIK is FDA approved for the treatment of various […]

LASIK and LASEK are two separate procedures that help reshape the cornea of the eye for permanent or long-term vision correction.  Although LASIK and LASEK have similar names, it is important to understand that there are distinctions between these two forms of eye correction surgeries. While both procedures address abnormalities in the shape of the […]