Category: LASIK

LASIK surgery offers a wealth of benefits for the average eyeglass wearer. If you’ve been wearing eyeglasses for a long time, consider a few of the benefits of LASIK listed below. Improved Vision: The primary LASIK benefit is that 95%of patients who undergo the procedure achieve 20/40 vision, the vast majority of those achieving 20/20… Read More

LASIK surgery is one of the most popular forms of vision correction. Recovery from LASIK can vary from person to person, however most people see 20/20 the next morning after their LASIK procedure. Although the patient’s vision is usually very good, that does not mean that healing is complete. It is common for healing to… Read More

LASIK is refractive eye surgery performed to correct or improve vision.  During LASIK, a trained eye surgeon from Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Hills creates a flap in the cornea.  A laser is then used to reshape the cornea, which corrects most vision problems. For people with moderate vision problems who also have a good health history,… Read More

LASIK, otherwise known as laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a very popular procedure for correcting vision problems and is performed across the United States and around the globe. Laser vision correction works by reshaping the cornea to produce better vision results.  By reshaping the cornea, light traveling through it is properly focused on the retina. Across… Read More

LASIK has changed the vision for the better for millions over the past decades.  For those 40 and over, LASIK may be a great option to improve or even correct vision. As the eyes age, it becomes more likely a person will need reading glasses, especially after the age of 40.  Today, individuals in their… Read More

Vision correction methods seem to expand every year.  More and better options become available as technology improves.  Here are some of the options in vision correction: Laser eye surgery continues to top the list of vision correction methods.  There are a variety of forms of laser eye surgery with LASIK topping the list in popularity. … Read More

Prior to LASIK surgery, your doctor will check your medical history and look for a variety of conditions, including dry eyes. It is important to let your doctor know if you suffer from dry eye prior to surgery, as your surgeon may want to treat it before surgery. LASIK surgery is designed to improve vision… Read More

Dry eye can be a fairly common side effect of LASIK vision correction due to the potential for reduced sensitivity of the corneal nerves, leading to a reduction in tear production. Tears are necessary to lubricate and protect the eyes and if there is not adequate tear production, the eyes can become irritated. Symptoms of… Read More

Laser eye surgery is one of the fastest, easiest and most successful surgeries performed today.  Over the years, laser eye surgery has benefited from advanced technology and techniques that continue to improve the patient experience. Patients who request laser eye surgery and are realistic about the results they expect are typically very satisfied with their… Read More

Tired of wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses for your farsightedness?  Have you considered LASIK eye surgery for farsightedness? Eye surgery for farsightedness continues to grow in popularity and is a frequently requested procedure.  LASIK reshapes the cornea and changes the way light rays enter your eye, allowing your eye to focus differently.  LASIK is typically… Read More