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SMILE is Now Approved for Astigmatism

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SMILE Laser Eye Surgery Receives FDA Stamp of Approval for Treating Astigmatism SMILE surgery, the most significant advance in laser eye surgery in the last 10 years, is now FDA-approved for patients with astigmatism. Prior to this approval, only about 20% of potential patients were candidates for SMILE vision correction. That number increases up to…

SMILE and LASIK What’s the Difference?

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How is SMILE different from LASIK The technology surrounding laser vision correction surgery has made great strides in the past years and continues to move forward at an advanced pace. Many people the world over have experienced the life-changing effects of these procedures. Recently, a new milestone has been reached. The medical technology business group,…

Contact Lens Risks

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Are Contacts Safer Than LASIK? When worn and cared for properly, contact lenses are a very safe option for vision correction. However, failing to use and care for your contacts as directed can lead to some frightening risks. Corneal Ulcers Few things sound scarier than an ulcer on your eye. A corneal ulcer is an…

SMILE Laser Eye Surgery Featured on NBC Nightly News

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Watch the feature story on this LASIK Alternative Smile Laser Eye Surgery is the most significant advance in laser eye surgery technology in over 10 years. It is a minimally-invasive one-step surgery that allows you to live your life free of contacts and glasses. Dr. Bansal is proud to be the first doctor in Northern…

SMILE, LASIK or PRK Surgery: Which is Best?

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Which is Right for Me: SMILE, LASIK or PRK? If you’re ready to live your life free from glasses and contacts, then you’ve probably decided that laser eye surgery is the best option for you. However, knowing which procedure is the best for you can be a bit more difficult. Often times, those who have…

How to Use Eye Drops Properly After Laser Eye Surgery

Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Cataracts,Category: LASIK,Post Op Care,SMILE

Aftercare Best Practices and How to Avoid Contamination Almost every laser eye surgery procedure at your local eye center will include aftercare with a prescription for medicated eye drops or ointments from your ophthalmologist. This is an essential part of the aftercare process and the instructions for use should not be overlooked. First, Your Doctor’s…

SMILE Laser Eye Surgery: Explained

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The Next Revolution in Laser Eye Surgery: SMILE Laser Eye Surgery Explained The ReLEx SMILE procedure is the newest and most advanced form of refractive eye surgery. First came PRK, then the LASIK revolution, now SMILE is set to revolutionize laser vision correction once more. Surface ablation surgery Subepithelial ablation Excimer laser treatment Extended visual…