Presbyopia Correction: The Raindrop Near Vision Inlay
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Technology,Vision Correction Questions
What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is an age-related condition that results in gradual loss of near vision. As we age, the lens of our eye loses elasticity and begins to harden. This results in a lessened ability to focus on objects up close. Presbyopia most commonly begins to become noticeable in your mid to late 40’s….
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SMILE Laser Eye Surgery: Explained
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK,SMILE,Technology
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…
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Blade-Free Cataract Surgery
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Cataracts,Technology
Blade-free cataract surgery is a huge step forward from normal cataract surgery. Traditionally, cataract surgery wasn’t a type of laser eye surgery. With advancements in technologies and techniques, however, cataract surgery is more effective than ever before. What are cataracts? A cataract is common visual impairment identified by the clouding of the lens within the…
Read More Minimum age for LASIK surgery
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: 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…
Read More LASIK eye surgery patient with hyperopia
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK,Technology
Recently, we had a LASIK patient in our LASIK facility who was over 50 and suffering from hypermetropia (also called hyperopia or far-sightedness) as well as presbyopia (the inability to see near objects due to aging). This patient was confused about the difference between hyperopia, far-sightedness, and presbyopia. This confusion is very common and I…
Read More How Much Would LASIK Cost Me?
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in Category: LASIK,Technology
Commonly Asked Questions from Real Patients Q: How Much Can I Expect LASIK Surgery for -3.75 D to Cost on the Average? (WaveFront) A: It Is A Common Misunderstanding That The Cost Of LASIK Depends On The Prescription While some low cost centers might connect the price of LASIK eye surgery to your prescription, the…
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 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…
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