Most people who undergo LASIK do so because they are ready to be rid of contact lenses and eyeglasses forever. While refractive error correcting devices helped you see the world more clearly, there were likely activities that you missed out on or were more difficult to do wearing glasses or contacts. For example, you may […]
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While all patients have a different rate of recovery, LASIK patients generally resume normal activities within a couple of days of surgery. LASIK has an outstanding success rate and recovery is a breeze, with complications being a rarity. Even mild, common side effects pass within a short time; some of these include light sensitivity, halos […]
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LASIK is one of the most popular and sought after corrective eye surgery options primarily due to its incredibly quick recovery time. Most patients find they have near perfect vision just minutes after the procedure. Although eyesight is greatly improved within 24 hours, LASIK recovery, just like any surgery, varies from patient to patient. At […]
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Inland Eye LASIK has a history working with optometry students for clinical experience, such as students from Loma Linda University and Western University. This summer, Jeslyn Nguyen, a University of Southern California pre-med student majoring in Neuroscience, reached out and requested a preceptorship opportunity with Dr. Christopher Blanton. Dr. Blanton appreciated the opportunity to stay […]
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While LASIK is still generally considered elective and not a medically necessary surgery, LASIK is not typically covered in full by insurance, but many plans do provide a discount program or members rewards options for corrective eye surgery. These types of options are more common with vision specific insurance plans versus health insurance plans but […]
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LASIK eye surgery serves to correct the vision problems associated with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. With that, one of the top reasons in favor of LASIK surgery is to get rid of prescription glasses and contact lenses once and for all. Is eliminating glasses and contacts all together realistic? Can LASIK get rid […]
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Corneal topography is an important test used to map the surface curvature of the cornea. Because LASIK surgery changes the curvature of the cornea while additionally making the cornea thinner, corneal topography is performed before and after LASIK when determining if the weakened cornea affects the creation of the corneal flap during LASIK or if […]
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When selecting a LASIK surgeon, you will want to come prepared with questions for your consultation. Among the various “what ifs” you will want to ask about any anticipated costs now and in the future. It may seem odd to inquire about future costs since many patients view LASIK as a one and done procedure, […]
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Astigmatism is a visual imperfection that occurs when the cornea, the clear front layer of the eye (the lens, the inner part of the eye responsible for focusing) has an abnormal curvature. These 2 types are known as corneal astigmatism and lenticular astigmatism. A normal eye is evenly rounded but with astigmatism the eye can […]
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Everything these days is more expensive than it used to be. Common household items and every day necessities continue to rise in price. As you manage your finances, inevitably some sort of cost will arise that makes you question whether you will have to pay for the service out of pocket or if there are […]
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Inland Eye LASIK
9481 Haven Ave., Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
