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Unfortunately, not everyone is a good candidate for the LASIK eye surgery procedure. To determine whether or not LASIK surgery is a good choice for you and whether you will qualify for the procedure, you will first need to make sure that you meet some guidelines that have been set forth. Read the rest of this entry »

Once you have taken the initiative and gone through with your LASIK procedure you will need to take a few simple steps to ensure adequate recovery. Although LASIK seems like a simple out-patient procedure, it is still a surgery and your body needs to recover for all to heal smoothly. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever felt like something was in your eye when it wasn’t? Have your eyes felt sticky, hot, or irritated for no discernable reason? If so, you could be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from dry eye syndrome. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s natural to be fearful before LASIK surgery; after all, your surgeon will be operating on one of the most sensitive parts of your body. But the more you educate yourself about the procedure and read accounts of the surgery the less likely it is you’ll be held back by these fears. Read the rest of this entry »

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, occurs when a person sees an object clearly close up, while distant objects appear blurred or fuzzy. This condition is incredibly common, effecting approximately 20 – 30 percent of the population in varying degrees. Read the rest of this entry »

LASIK is a surgical procedure that has helped millions achieve better vision. If you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, LASIK may reduce your dependence on corrective eyewear — in some cases eliminate it altogether. Read the rest of this entry »

Depending on the procedure, the cost of LASIK surgery can range anywhere from $1500-$3500 per eye. For some, laser eye surgery may be more of a financial decision than a medical or lifestyle choice. Since most insurance companies classifying this type of surgery as cosmetic, it might seem like your options are limited. Take heart, however – you do have more choices in the pursuit of LASIK financing. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s a fact of life: As we age, so does our vision. Most of us will lose the ability to focus the lens of our eye, resulting in increasingly severe ailments. Then we are no long able to accommodate any levels of focusing, we must run to the aid of corrective lenses. These lenses, in turn, usually fix one issue, but often trigger others down the road. People often find that if they see well now from a distance, they may require new prescriptions to read nearby images and text – and vice versa. This problem is called presbyopia, an issue that must be corrected by lenses with two focal lengths. Read the rest of this entry »