by Lauryn | Dec 13, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
LASIK is a laser surgery that reshapes the eye, allowing the patient to see clearly. It is effective for people with and without astigmatism, though the procedure is different for those with astigmatism. But how much does LASIK cost for astigmatism? It might be...
by lynnzee | Dec 13, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
How much does LASIK cost? LASIK eye surgery has never been more available to people with all types of visual impairments, even astigmatism. And, of course, the price has decreased quite a lot in the last few years, but out-of-pocket costs are still the greatest...
by admin | Sep 16, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
Proper post-op care is essential after every procedure, but especially on a body part as sensitive and fragile as the eyes. The most common procedure performed on the eyes is LASIK. Though the procedure itself has become exponentially safer and more effective in...
by admin | Aug 23, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
Prism correction is used in eyeglasses for people who have diplopia, or double vision. Diplopia is when a person sees two separate images of one object and can be present in either one or both eyes. In monocular diplopia, the double vision is present in only one eye...
by admin | Aug 1, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
Can LASIK fix astigmatism? The short answer is that in most cases, yes, like other refractive errors in the eye, astigmatism can be fixed with the ultra-precise lasers used in a LASIK procedure. What is astigmatism? Though it sounds rather frightening, astigmatism is...
by admin | Jul 11, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
Corrective eye surgery provides a long term alternative to the use of eyeglasses or contacts. Because of today’s laser technology, patients are finding themselves tossing their eyeglasses or prescription contact lenses and opting for corrective eye surgery. Corrective...
by admin | Jun 20, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
According to a recent study, 36 million people are blind and 216 stated that they have moderate to severe visual impairment. We have good news. If your eyesight is less than perfect, you don’t have to live with the condition forever. Because of the surgical advances,...
by admin | Jun 6, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
If you wear contacts and glasses, you understand first hand how cumbersome they can both be. After time, both contacts and glasses can have negative effects and actually slow your lifestyle down. Many of our patients choose to actively take charge of their lifestyle...
by admin | May 23, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
For cataract sufferers terrified that their untreated condition could eventually leave them blind, the good news is that we now know what lifestyle changes can slow a cataract’s progress. And when those changes prove insufficient, a surgical procedure can remove the...
by admin | May 9, 2019 | Eye Specialist Answers
Lasik surgery is a life-changing process. There are associated pros and cons like any other surgeries. It is important to evaluate the pros and cons at every step of the procedure. Lasik surgery is the most common medical procedure for eye treatments. The procedure is...
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