In the past, you had no choice but to wear glasses or contact lenses if you suffered from less than perfect vision. Laser vision correction has advanced significantly over time with a variety of safe, effective, and long-lasting solutions. The three most popular types of laser vision correction procedures are LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. Depending… Read More
The original LASIK procedure was called PRK, or Photorefractive Keratectomy. It differs from modern LASIK in that PRK would try to preserve the epithelium of the eye. PRK was the first surgical procedure developed to reshape the cornea, by sculpting, using a laser. Later, modern LASIK was developed, but the same type of laser is… Read More
Laser vision correction goes back centuries, as humans have always looked for ways to correct vision. The first eyeglasses appeared in Italy in the 13th century.The first contacts lenses (made from hand-blown glass!) were made in 1888 in Switzerland. Laser vision correction would not come around for roughly another 100 years. Back in the… Read More
In 2017, another laser corneal sculpting option became available for nearsighted individuals. The VisuMax femtosecond laser manufactured by Zeiss of Dublin, California was approved in September 2016 for the use of the SMILE procedure. SMILE is an acronym for Small Incision Lenticular Extraction. As in Femto-Flap Creation, a million or so laser pulses are placed… Read More
LASIK has become the eye surgery preference for today’s athletes, celebrities, the image-conscience, and people with active outdoor lifestyles. For those who want improved vision without having to wear eyeglasses and contact lenses – LASIK makes this a reality. Specifically, laser in-situ keratomileusis, better known as LASIK, is a surgical procedure used to correct vision… Read More
If you’re fortunate enough to be receiving a refund at tax time and you were thinking about using it for the vacation of a lifetime, might we suggest instead using it for a vacation for a lifetime! Consider Laser Vision Correction to get rid of your contacts and glasses. If you are among the 75%… Read More
Procedures such as LASIK and PRK reshape the cornea by removing microscopic amounts of tissue. In order for these procedures to be effective, the cornea must maintain a certain thickness after reshaping. As it turns out, the higher your prescription, the more your cornea must be thinned. Patients who are very nearsighted, or who have… Read More
Most glasses and contact lenses require a lifetime commitment and multiple renewals and ordering of your prescription through the year while, Laser Vision Correction is a quick, pain-less, 10 minute out-patient procedure.According to industry experts, LASIK will pay for itself on average within 5 years. Here’s why: The average cost of LASIK is a one-time… Read More
The search for the perfect holiday gift is over! Over time, it’s easy to fall into the habit of giving an old standby, gift cards, or cash. This year, give the gift your loved one will love and cherish for years to come…the gift of sight! After all, what gift is better than the gift… Read More
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
