LASIK

LASIK is considered a routine procedure with very high rates of success for patients who wish to improve their vision. Although no surgery is foolproof and every surgery carries its own set of risks, LASIK has a particularly low rate of complications. LASIK Success Rates The Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology asserts that 95.4 […]

When considering getting a LASIK procedure for vision correction, you undoubtedly want to find the very best eye surgeon to ensure you experience optimal results.  Any sort of laser eye surgery calls for the very best practitioners in a given area or region. Finding the best LASIK surgeons in your area and region is easily […]

If you are skittish when it comes to blades, knives, and sharp objects and considering LASIK surgery, you may find bladeless LASIK to be an attractive option. Bladeless LASIK involves the use of a femtosecond laser in lieu of a blade to create the corneal flap. Bladeless LASIK is beneficial to patients looking to avoid […]

According to the FDA, the minimum age requirement for LASIK surgery is 18. However, many eye care specialists operating in the field and providing LASIK procedures agree that the optimal age for patients to get LASIK surgery is about 25. Being at the ideal age for LASIK will ensure efficacy and safety of your LASIK […]

Yes, you are awake during LASIK. One of the most common questions asked about LASIK is whether or not the patient is awake over the course of the 20-minute procedure. Most often, patients are given local anesthesia and a numbing agent in order to ensure very little pain or discomfort is experienced. Although the patient […]

Before you are scheduled for LASIK surgery, you’ll start with a consultation with your prospective surgeon. At your LASIK consultation, your eyes and vision will be assessed, determining your candidacy for LASIK.  You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the procedure, expected outcomes, and aftercare. It is best to come […]

PRK and LASIK are eye surgeries to correct vision problems. These are two of the most common procedures to correct issues including astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. Each surgery reshapes the cornea of the eye, making it easier to see clearly.  PRK removes the outer layer of the cornea. This surface grows back over time.  LASIK […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been studying patients’ experiences with LASIK. PROWL stands for Patient-Reported Outcomes with LASIK. What Are the LASIK PROWL Studies? The PROWL studies offer insight into how patients experience their vision before and after the corrective eye surgery. The project sought to use a scientifically validated questionnaire to […]

Ortho-K stands for orthokeratology, a unique approach for fitting special contact lenses to alter the shape of the cornea. The breathable lenses are worn only overnight, freeing the wearer from relying on corrective eyewear during the day. Ortho-K is sometimes called CRT, which stands for corneal refractive contact lenses. It is intended to help people […]

If you’re considering LASIK, you’ll start with a consultation with a surgeon. They’ll assess the health of your eyes and your candidacy for LASIK. This consultation is also your chance to ask any questions you have about LASIK and your case. We’ve outlined questions to make sure you ask your surgeon when considering LASIK. Questions […]

LASIK is a laser eye surgery that is typically considered to be a painless procedure.  Some people experience minor discomfort following the surgery, such as eye dryness or itchiness, but LASIK generally doesn’t hurt. Steps to Ensure That LASIK Eye Surgery Is Not Painful With LASIK eye surgery, your doctor and health care team will […]

One of the big questions about LASIK eye surgery is, “How long does it last?” According to the Flaum Eye Institute at UR Medicine, laser vision correction is permanent. For many people, this corrective surgery lasts a lifetime.  LASIK is an effective surgery for fixing the conditions that exist at the time of the surgery. […]