LASIK for astigmatism
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK
Q: What Preparations Should Be Made Prior to Having LASIK for Astigmatism? A: Astigmatism means that the cornea has greater curvature in one meridian than in another. Some eye care doctors use the analogy of a football shape rather than a basketball shape. Most people have some astigmatism although very small amounts are often left…
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Insurance for LASIK surgery
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK
Q: Is there a loophole for Lasik surgery using insurance? A: There is no loophole, but there should be. Your medical insurance is a business contract that includes limitations and exclusions. Lasik is considered an elective, arguably cosmetic, surgery. Virtually all major medical insurance plans have exclusions for elective surgery. Lasik is eye care procedure…
Read More Visual Acuity Tests
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK
Q: How often should a patient have a visual acuity test after Lasik? A: Let’s clarify your question. Your meaning of a visual acuity exam and the industry’s meaning may be different. A Snellen Visual Acuity test is the “Big E” exam when a patient looks at known black sharp edged letters on a white…
Read More Safety and LASIK: Corneal Thickness
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK,Technology
Q: Can I Do Lasik? My Cornea Thickness is 490 Microns? I decided to have lasik on both eyes. The doctor said everything is good except my cornea thickness was right eye 490 microns – left eye 488 microns. Can I have lasik? The doctor recommended not to wear contact lenses for three months and…
Read More Should I get laser eye surgery?
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK,Technology
Q: Should I get laser eye surgery? A: Whether or not you should have elective surgery on your eyes is an impossible question to answer in a forum because your individual eyes are unique and your vision demands are so variable. Only after a comprehensive examination from a knowledgeable doctor could you know if you…
Read More Eye movements during LASIK
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK,Technology
A recent patient in our office asked this question: Q: What if my eye moves during LASIK? A: While attempted fixation on the target is important, our current laser systems have effective tracking abilities that follow the eye’s movement. In fact, if you look at eye tracking videos on LASIK technology websites you will see…
Read More Does LASIK Change Your Eye Color?
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK
Q: Does LASIK surgery change your eye color? A: The iris is the colored portion of the eye. Normally the color of the iris does not change after Lasik, however a change in iris color may indicate other ocular health issues that should be checked. Depigmentation of the iris may make it become lighter. Some…
Read More What is LASIK?
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK
Q: What is LASIK? A: LASIK is a form of surgery that reshapes the cornea (clear front of the eye) to change the way light is focused within the eye. The goal is to reduce the need for corrective lenses. The first step in LASIK is to create a thin flap of corneal tissue about…
Read More Options for vision correction surgery
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK,Technology
Q: My eyesight is -6.00 and I am only 16. Would I be able to get laser surgery when I am older? A: There are many options for vision correction surgery. Lasik is the most popular and well known form of vision correction surgery. It has the advantage of quick vision recovery and virtually no…
Read More Overnight Contact Lens Wear and LASIK
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK,Technology
Question: I Am Considering LASIK to Treat Astigmatism Using the IntraLase Method? I often sleep in my contacts and am concerned with how that will effect the readiness of my eyes for the procedure. Answer: While there are some contact lenses that have been FDA approved for overnight wear, many eye care professionals still consider…
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