What Results Can I Expect From Laser Eye Surgery?
According to the Eye Surgery Education Council, 90 percent of patients who undergo LASIK surgery are able to drive a car or play sports without corrective eyewear. LASIK laser eye surgery will not prevent degenerative eye diseases (such as presbyopia or macular degeneration). If you have a pre-existing condition, it may or may not be complicated by laser vision correction procedures. Your best option is to come in for your FREE Consultation, where we can examine your eyes, discuss your…
Does Laser Vision Correction Surgery Have Side Effects?
All surgery procedures carry some inherent risks. LASIK is a surgical procedure. Although serious complications with LASIK are rare, possible side effects include dry eyes, halos, glares and decreased night vision. Many instances of side effects are related to pre-existing conditions, but anything is possible. The desired result of any vision correction procedure is to reduce your need for glasses, but 20/20 vision is not guaranteed. To improve your chances of receiving an optimal result from your procedure, be sure…
What Is LASIK?
LASIK is a laser eye procedure designed to correct vision issues for both distance and reading vision as well as astigmatisms. Short for “Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis”, LASIK has been shown to essentially eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses in many patients. LASIK is often preferred over PRK surgery or other options because of its shorter recovery period. LASIK surgery reshapes the patient’s cornea to reduce the patient’s near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism. When performed by a properly trained,…
What Is Laser Vision Correction?
Laser Vision Correction is a medical out-patient surgery designed to possibly remove or reduce the patient’s dependency on corrective lenses. There are many types of Laser Vision Correction procedures available. The most popular is LASIK. Other commonly known correction procedures include PRK, LASEK, Laser Surface Treatment, and Intraocular Lenses.
