Are you farsighted (see better at a distance) and wondering if LASIK will help? The answer is yes, in most cases. LASIK is approved by FDA for treatment for farsightedness. LASIK is a form of eye surgery that changes the curvature of the cornea with the use of lasers. By changing the curvature of the […]
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The old saying goes that “you’re never too old,” but are you ever too young? In the case of LASIK surgery, you might be. Can LASIK surgery be performed on children under the age of 18? Eyes are still developing all the way up to the age of 21. Until then, vision continues to change. […]
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One of the most popular questions we are asked is: How long does it take to heal after LASIK surgery? Our answer is: In most cases, the healing process is remarkably quick. In fact, often by the next day, patients report an improvement in vision although there may be a haze or fog. After LASIK […]
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Tired of wearing contacts 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 […]
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You’re tired. Your eyes are itchy. Naturally, you rub your eyes and they feel better. What’s wrong with that, right? You can get dirt and germs in your eyes by rubbing them which could lead to eye infections. If you have progressive myopia, a form of short-sightedness caused when the eyeball is too long, rubbing […]
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Was Mom right when she yelled at you for sitting too close to the television? Mom is right most of the time…but when it comes to television viewing distance, she’s wrong – at least today. There is no evidence that children or adults will damage their vision if they sit too close to the television. […]
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Considering LASIK and wondering about recovery time? LASIK recovery can vary from patient to patient but is generally short. Immediately following your surgery, you will see noticeably better. You may notice dry eyes, a common condition, for several weeks or months post-surgery. Drops can help with this. You may also experience blurred vision, sensitivity to […]
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What’s the hardest part of having LASIK surgery? It’s not necessarily the recovery. A lot of our patients say going without contacts is often the hardest part of LASIK. Before having a consultation for LASIK surgery, you must not wear your contacts from anywhere between 10 days to a month before surgery, depending on the […]
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The old saying goes that “you’re never too old,” but are you ever too young? In the case of LASIK surgery, you might be. Can LASIK surgery be performed on children under the age of 18? Eyes are still developing all the way up to the age of 21. Until then, vision continues to change. […]
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Are you over 40 and wear reading glasses? Chances are you have presbyopia. Presbyopia is an age-related process where people find they need to hold reading materials at arm’s length in order to read them properly. You might remember your parents or grandparents doing this and are dismayed that you are finding yourself with the […]
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