If you’re one of 14 million people in the U.S. who don’t have perfect vision, you may have thought about getting corrective surgery. But what if you’re also one of the 24.4 million who have cataracts? Cataracts affect more than 20 million Americans over the age of 40. That number is only expected to grow … Continued
Gone are the days when having less-than-perfect eyesight meant a lifetime of wearing glasses or contact lenses. With the advent of laser technology, your vision can now be permanently restored through surgery such as LASIK. What is laser vision correction? There are three main types of laser vision correction surgeries: Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). … Continued
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most popular elective surgeries in the country. Since the FDA first approved it, more than 10 million Americans have gotten LASIK to correct their vision. It’s one of the safest and most effective vision correction treatments. However, like all surgical procedures, LASIK surgery can come with some risks. While … Continued
Is your vision blurred? Do you find it hard to see at night? Are objects in the distance poorly defined? Are closer objects hard to make out? Do glasses make you uncomfortable, or does your prescription constantly change? Not a fan of contact lenses? Well, LASIK surgery may be for you. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis … Continued
If you’re tired of blurry vision and corrective lenses, you may wonder if LASIK surgery is right for you. Who is LASIK For? Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is refractive eye surgery to correct common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It’s one of the safest and most popular procedures. LASIK surgery is for … Continued
Have you ever considered how important your eyes are? Humans rely on constant visual cues to communicate, assess situations, and complete numerous everyday tasks. A life without sight would be incomparably different, so you should never take your vision for granted. Eye Health is Vital to Your Overall Health Not only are your eyes integral … Continued
It used to be that if you had poor vision, you had no option but to wear glasses or contacts. While these items can help you to see more clearly, they only go so far. Your vision is still limited in certain situations — you may be unable to wear them or have to take … Continued
If you wear glasses, you know the frustration that comes with fumbling around first thing in the morning to locate them. You also know how annoying it is to clean them several times a day, deal with fogged lenses, or have them slide down your nose constantly. Trying to do things like go to the … Continued
With the third round of stimulus checks underway, millions of Americans are getting a much-needed boost to their finances. And although there are plenty of ways to spend the additional funds, investing in your health has one of the biggest payoffs. Vision correction surgery, for example, lasts years — sometimes even a lifetime. Whether you’ve … Continued
Many patients seek out LASIK surgery to improve their eyesight and free themselves from contacts and glasses. LASIK is a refractive laser eye surgery that corrects astigmatisms, hyperopia, myopia, and more. If you’re an athlete, you might be wondering: can LASIK help with sports? The short answer is: Yes! Glasses and contacts can be … Continued
LASIK is one of the most well-known and popular vision correction surgery options for those looking to break away from glasses and contact lenses. For most candidates, this is enough of a benefit to undergo the procedure, but not having to wear glasses or contact lenses anymore is just the tip of the iceberg. Here … Continued
If you’ve been wearing glasses or contacts for a while, chances are you’ve heard of LASIK. Millions of people around the world have benefitted from LASIK and similar corrective laser eye procedures. While there are several forms of laser eye surgery, LASIK is one of the most popular and well-known. The surgery helps correct refractive … Continued
