The key to safe, successful surgery in any field of medicine is an informed patient with realistic expectations and a skilled, experienced surgeon. This goes double for your eyes. Take the time to research not only the procedure, but also the surgeon and the laser center you are considering. Ask questions. Do your research. And [...]
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Choosing a Refractive Surgeon: Do Your Research
January 19th, 2010 
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No Comments »LASIK and Beyond: Can You Throw Away Your Glasses Now?
January 1st, 2010 admin LASIK is the most commonly vision correction surgery in the United States. For millions, the thought of living without glasses has become a reality. So, once you’ve had the LASIK procedure, can you throw your glasses away? Ophthalmologists will tell you yes and no.According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, LASIK is the most studied [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: 45 Years, American Academy, Cataracts, Cumulative Effect, Current Vision, Distance Vision, Elective Procedure, Eye Diseases, Forties, Glasses, Lasik Patients, Lasik Procedure, Lasik Surgery, Ophthalmologist, Presbyopia, Realistic Expectations, Stable Vision, Time Frame, Vision Correction Surgery, Visual Acuity No Comments »Am I a Good Candidate for Lasik?
December 20th, 2009 admin If you’re considering LASIK vision correction surgery, you may be surprised to know that your eye surgeon’s most important consideration is your overall eye health. Individuals with current or previous eye conditions or certain autoimmune disorders may not qualify for LASIK. That’s why it’s so important to begin your LASIK journey with a comprehensive eye [...]
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