LASIK

LASIK surgery can make your eyes sensitive to light in the initial stages of recovery. This can make the light coming off screens irritating, although permanent damage is not possible because of this light. Notably, many patients find TV screens less irritating than smaller devices, such as phones. Regardless, normal screen use can likely resume […]

For LASIK post care, follow your surgeon’s aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing and recovery. LASIK is a quick outpatient procedure. The recovery period is roughly 24 hours, and patients can often return to normal activities the next day.  Complete healing of the cornea could take several months.  LASIK’s Timeline for Recovery: What to Do […]

LASIK changed the landscape of vision improvement. With continued advancements, the history of LASIK eye surgery demonstrates how rapidly this surgery has progressed.  Before LASIK The history of ophthalmology — the study of eyes — dates back to ancient times. Theories on all kinds of eye conditions, from cataracts to ophthalmoplegia, were documented in ancient […]

LASIK eye surgery cannot fix a lazy eye, is a common vision problem that occurs when one of your eyes is significantly stronger than the other. The eye imbalance affects the development of your sight during childhood and causes your brain to avoid forming critical pathways between your eyes and brain. Someone with a lazy […]

Despite its widespread popularity, there are a lot of myths about LASIK. The truth is that LASIK is a safe, effective procedure with very high success rates.  Ever since LASIK (short for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, a corneal reshaping surgery) was approved for vision correction by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999, millions of […]

LASIK enhancement may be necessary if you don’t experience satisfactory visual improvement after your first LASIK procedure.  Your eye doctor will evaluate your vision and general eye health to determine if the enhancement will be the appropriate solution for you.  What Is LASIK Enhancement? To understand LASIK enhancement, you must first understand what LASIK is. […]

Potential side effects from LASIK include dry eye, short-term visual impairments, eye flap issues, and overcorrection or undercorrection.  Most often, these side effects resolve on their own, though another surgery may be needed to address overcorrection or undercorrection. Common Side Effects of LASIK This procedure does come with some risks, but the vast majority of […]

There are few side effects and complications with LASIK. Ultimately, LASIK is a safe, effective, and common eye surgery used to correct refractive errors like astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. Side effects generally clear up in less than six months. However, some complications can be more difficult to manage. This guide will help you understand risks […]

While LASIK works for most people, there are many alternatives available as well, including both surgical and nonsurgical options. LASIK is the most popular and recognized surgical option to fix refractive errors, and it works well for the majority of those who have received it. However, some people are not good candidates for LASIK. Maybe […]

LASIK is very popular thanks to its quick recovery time and high efficacy. More people turn to this procedure every year, so they no longer need glasses or contact lenses. Millions of people around the world have undergone LASIK, with well over a half-million adults choosing it every year in the United States. The operation […]

LASIK has been performed on millions of people for the past 30 years, with more than a 90 percent success and satisfaction rate. If you want to correct your refractive error, this is one of the best options available. Before the operation, stop wearing contact lenses, makeup, and eye cream. Afterward, rest your eyes for […]

LASIK surgery is a common, safe, and effective procedure with a fast recovery time. Your vision can improve as quickly as within a few hours after surgery. You may experience some discomfort, blurry or hazy vision, a burning or scratchy sensation, and light sensitivity directly after the surgery. However, these effects usually subside within a […]