LASIK

Side Effects to Cataract or LASIK Surgery

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Cataracts,LASIK

Curious to know what side effects you may experience after having cataract or LASIK surgery? Here are a few side effects that could happen to you after surgery: On the first day, you may feel like you’re looking through cellophane. Once you wake up the next morning, everything you see will be dramatically clearer and…

How Many Procedures Has LaserVue Performed?

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK

When selecting a LASIK surgeon, it is very important to select one that has at least 10,000 hours of experience. To some, that may seem excessive, but it really isn’t. If you devote 10,000 hours to your job, your hobby, or your passion, chances are good that you are very good at what you do….

Signs I Need LASIK Surgery

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK

As our vision declines, we may not really notice. Because we live with our eyes day in and day out, our vision appears “just fine”. If you would like to have clear vision and remove the need for contact lenses or glasses, here are some signs you need LASIK surgery: You have a moderate case…

LASIK Cost in the Bay Area

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK

When it comes to LASIK surgery, many patients want the lowest cost in the Bay Area, but you should always beware of being “penny wise and pound foolish”. There are several low cost LASIK providers that cut corners in order to provide bargain prices. However, many patients who have experienced these low cost LASIK centers…

Vision After LASIK Surgery

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK

Have you wondered what your vision will be like after LASIK surgery? Here is an overview of what you can expect from your vision after LASIK surgery. First day:Your vision, at first, might seem unclear…kind of like you’re looking through a sheet of cellophane. You also may experience sensations of dryness, itchiness, and irritation in…

Patient needs reading glasses

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK

Today I had a patient who does not need glasses except for reading. She is 54 years old. She asked if LASIK could help. LASIK is a laser vision treatment which uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea. LASIK is not a perfect solution for every problem. People who can see fine…

Problems with focus and dryness following LASIK

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK

Question: I am 42 years old who had LASIK 6 weeks ago for myopia. I have noticed when I work on the computer I can read fine, but when I look up at a distant object my dominant eye is extremely blurry. Blurriness goes away after 5-10 minutes, but eye feels strained. I can still…

Corneal Scars and LASIK

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK

Question: I Was Told That I Have a Scar on my Cornea and Glasses or Contacts Wouldn’t Help. Would Lasik Help? Answer: It is likely that if you were told that you have a scar that the scar is not visible cosmetically and may not affect vision at all. In this case, there is really…

Minimum age for LASIK surgery

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK,Technology

The FDA has approved excimer lasers for use in LASIK for patients as young as 18 years of age. Surgeons could perform LASIK in patients younger than 18 but such a treatment would be considered off-label. The concern for younger patients is that the glasses prescription has not yet stabilized and the person would later…

Water in the eye

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK

Question: I had LASIK 3 weeks ago and while taking a shower a drop of water went into the eye, there is no discomfort but wondering if this is okay? or should i book an appointment with my optometrist? Answer: Three weeks following surgery there is usually not an issue with getting a little water…

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