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Dr. Jay Bansal, LaserVue Eye Center medical director

Dr. Jay Bansal

With decades of expertise, Dr. Jay Bansal uses his blog, Ophthalmologist Explains, to shed light on vision care and advancements in vision correction treatments.

Insurance for LASIK surgery

By: Dr. Jay Bansal
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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

Safety and LASIK: Corneal Thickness

By: Dr. Jay Bansal

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

Should I get laser eye surgery?

By: Dr. Jay Bansal

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

Eye movements during LASIK

By: Dr. Jay Bansal

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

What is LASIK?

By: Dr. Jay Bansal
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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

Options for vision correction surgery

By: Dr. Jay Bansal

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

Overnight Contact Lens Wear and LASIK

By: Dr. Jay Bansal

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

When should I have a touch-up LASIK?

By: Dr. Jay Bansal
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Question: got lasik seven days ago was about -5.75 sph and -0.75 cyl in each eye now after 7 days of surgery i still have

What is Wavefront LASIK?

By: Dr. Jay Bansal

Is Bladeless Lasik the Same As ilasik? Which is Best?

By: Dr. Jay Bansal

Question: I would really like to know if bladeless lasik is technically the same thing as ilasik? Or is ilasik just a TM name? Do