What happens before, during and after lasik eye surgery

Since LASIK was approved by the FDA in the early 1990’s, the procedure has grown to become the most widely-performed eye surgery in the United States. LASIK is a surgical procedure performed on the eye to correct an individual’s vision and reduce dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, which […]

An Explanation of Different Types of Eye Surgery

Eye surgery, also referred to as ophthalmic or ocular surgery, is a type of surgical procedure that is performed on the eye or the surrounding tissues. There are a number of different types of eye surgeries including refractive surgery, corneal surgery, glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, and oculoplastic (cosmetic) surgery. Refractive surgery The goal of refractive […]

Understanding Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery is a medical procedure consisting of the use of laser for reshaping the surface of the cornea. It is used to improve shortsightedness, long sightedness or astigmatism. The first information on laser eye surgery dates back from over twenty years ago, and the FDA approved excimer laser eye surgery in 1995. During […]

7 Commonly Asked Questions About Laser Eye Surgery

Lasik and other forms of laser eye surgery have become so common and effective that many health plans around the country may soon begin paying for them as acceptable forms of eye surgery. And if they don’t, they should. The success rate with lasik eye surgery and laser eye surgery, in general, has made the […]

7 Commonly Asked Questions About Laser Eye Surgery

Lasik and other forms of laser eye surgery have become so common and effective that many health plans around the country may soon begin paying for them as acceptable forms of eye surgery. And if they don’t, they should. The success rate with lasik eye surgery and laser eye surgery, in general, has made the […]

CRT Contact Lenses: The Best Weapon Against Myopia

The number of nearsighted people worldwide is growing fast. The World Health Organization  , in its 2016 report estimated that 22.9 percent of the earth’s population is myopic (nearsighted) while 2.7 percent are highly myopic (severly vision impaired.) Based on measured trends, WHO predicts that by 2050, almost half of all humans will be myopic […]

These Lasik Alternatives Can Effectively Restore Vision To Patients

Since the advent of refractive eye surgery, people with poor vision have been presented with another more aesthetically appealing solution to the burden of wearing glasses or contacts. However, what many eye patients are unaware of is the fact that there are Lasik alternatives which offer the same results using another approach. People who are […]