Laser Vision Correction is the most popular elective eye surgery in the US. When picking a center, make sure they have state of the art laser and safety monitoring equipment. During a LASIK consultation or evaluation, different types of tests are performed on your eyes to deem if you would be a good candidate for… Read More
Dry eye and ocular allergies are both very common in a large number of people. It is crucial to distinguish and know the difference between the two and not just assume your itchy, burning eyes are allergies or vice versa. Dry eye sufferers do not produce a sufficient amount of tears to keep their eyes… Read More
Before choosing to have LASIK, it’s important to do your homework to ensure you find the best surgeon, understand the potential risks and benefits, and have realistic expectations about what your vision will be like after surgery and for years to come. When choosing a LASIK surgeon, you want to find someone you feel comfortable… Read More
Dry eye has been a major topic of discussion, as it relates to a patients candidacy for Laser Vision Correction. While it may seem like a simplistic issue, it is actually very complex. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic and typically progressive condition. Depending on its cause and severity, it may not be completely curable…. Read More
One of my friends sent me a text of a photo from Groupon for 50% off a LASIK procedure. “Should I get this? LOL,” they sent along with the photo. He was clearly kidding, but there are many consumers out there that don’t understand that performing LASIK is more complex than just pressing a button…. Read More
LASIK has successfully helped to improve the quality of life for millions of people with clearer vision. Since the inception of LASIK, there have been many myths and a ton of false information being spread. Here are the 7 biggest myths about LASIK: 1. LASIK is Painful The truth is that LASIK is a painless… Read More
The average blink lasts 1/10th of a second. Newborns don’t produce tears until they are about 4-13 weeks old. 80% of vision problems worldwide are avoidable or curable. The world’s most common eye color is brown. Our eyes work together in determining our perception of depth- comparing two images allows us to determine how far… Read More
