What is the Difference Between Lasik and Lasek?

LASIK and LASEK are both common and popular forms of refractive corrective eye surgery. While their objective is the same, the primary difference between LASIK and LASEK is whether a corneal flap is created during the reshaping process. Refractive eye surgeries have different techniques, but they are all designed to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.  […]

Read More

What If I Blink During LASIK?

LASIK eye surgery is a quick and simple procedure that typically results in patients having 20/20 vision immediately following the surgery. For many patients, one of the most frequently asked questions is “what happens if I blink during LASIK?” as well as if vision results are affected in anyway by movement, blinking, or sneezing during […]

Read More

How Long Do I Have to Wait for Full Results or Restoration of Eyesight?

One of the many benefits of LASIK is the promise of clearer vision immediately following surgery. However, vision can fluctuate as the eyes continue to heal and eventually stabilize. Following your doctor’s prescribed recovery care plan after surgery is critical to a full and successful recovery. If you are wondering how long you will have […]

Read More

What Is the History Behind LASIK and How Long Has It Been Performed? 

LASIK is a laser eye surgery performed with precise and controlled removal of corneal tissue with a special laser to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. The cornea is the part of the eye that helps focus light on the retina; this bending and focusing of light is known as […]

Read More

Veterans Day Spotlight – Dr. Blanton

Side by side image of Dr. Blanton in the Navy and present day

Dr. Christopher Blanton, cornea specialist and lead LASIK surgeon at Inland Eye LASIK, developed his passion for improving vision while he was serving in the United States Navy. His journey to becoming a well-experienced and well-respected eye surgeon began after he met a Navy recruiter in his senior year at Notre Dame.  Dr. Blanton had […]

Read More

Does the Quality of LASIK Procedures Differ With Pricing?

Advertisements for LASIK and other corrective surgeries can be found just about anywhere. However, consumers are encouraged to exercise caution when LASIK procedures are offered at a significant discount especially on well-known price reduction sites such as Groupon. While not necessarily a red flag, because who doesn’t want the best price possible, your criteria for […]

Read More

Will I Be Able To See Better At Night With LASIK

If LASIK improves vision it stands to reason that one would have better night vision as a result of the procedure. LASIK is perhaps the most well-known laser eye surgery performed that corrects myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism that leaves the majority of patients with better vision and, in many cases, 20/20 or even […]

Read More

Is LASIK Eye Surgery Worth It?

The high costs of prescriptions eyeglasses and contacts continues to add up year over year, far outpacing a one-time investment in laser eye surgery. Correcting your vision once and for all is not only more economical than spending money on glasses or contacts that only improve vision when worn, but most patients would agree that […]

Read More

Does LASIK Correct Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a very common condition that refers to the imperfection of the curvature of the eye wherein either the lens or cornea is curved differently in one direction or the other. The most common symptoms of astigmatism are blurred vision, distorted vision, eyestrain, discomfort in the eye, headaches, difficulty seeing at night and forced […]

Read More

Are You Put to Sleep For LASIK?

One of the top questions we receive here at Inland Eye LASIK when it comes to the anticipation of LASIK surgery is “are you put to sleep for LASIK?” Some patients are hopeful they will be awake for the procedure and can avoid sedation of any kind; others are unsure about keeping their eyes open […]

Read More