Laser Eye Surgery: Addressing 5 Common Fears
We all dream of having perfect eyesight, yet for many of us, the thought of laser eye surgery or laser vision correction can be worrisome. After all, it’s not always easy to endure the thought of someone performing a procedure on your eyes. Many people consider LASIK and similar eye procedures, but they put their […]
Debunking Common Fears and Myths about LASIK & SMILE (Part I)
LASIK and SMILE eye surgeries have been improving lives and transforming vision since the 1990s. But like most things people don’t know about, people often create myths about vision correction procedures that simply aren’t true. The fact is that more than 40 million LASIK surgeries have been performed worldwide since it arrived on the scene, and we’ve […]
Debunking Common Fears and Myths Surrounding LASIK & SMILE (Part II)
This is Part II of our series addressing the common myths and fears surrounding LASIK and Zeiss SMILE. Our goal? To demystify laser vision correction procedures by telling you the truth about whatever you’ve heard or thought. If you haven’t read Part I yet, you can do so here. Otherwise, let’s jump right into Part II of Debunking […]
Get Ready to See 20/20 in 2020
The future is an interesting thing, because it’s always on the horizon, and yet before you know it, it’s become the present and the past. Well, 2020 is around the corner, and if you find yourself longing for better vision you’re not alone. About 75% of the global population uses some form of vision correction, […]
Celebrities Who Had Vision Correction Surgery
The famous often set the course for culture. From fashion tips to parenting advice and politics, we often look to them for cues. We’re excited about one of the latest trends in communities of the rich and famous–vision correction (for the win!). That’s because it’s a trend that actually makes a difference for today and […]
Dr. Lin Speaks SMILE at AAO ZEISS Event
Great eye care isn’t just about what we do in the office. It’s about constantly pushing past old limits of technology, to innovate, educate and ensure that millions of people can maintain their vision from decade to decade—with the most up-to-date treatments available. Our very own Dr. Robert T. Lin, eye doctor, laser vision correction […]
Contact Lens Complications
We’ve said it before and we will say it again…and again and again. Contact lenses are bad for your eyes. Like, really bad. We’ve got the scoop on why, as well as the many complications that can happen as a result of wearing contact lenses. Keep reading to save your eyesight from some nasty complications […]
ArcScan Insight 100: Retest Your Eyes For LASIK or SMILE Candidacy
We’re so excited to announce our newest piece of equipment! This will enable us to help as many people as we can improve their vision for the long-term. We know, you’re probably wondering why you should care about a piece of equipment at an eye clinic? After all, isn’t that just something an ophthalmologist would […]
Can I Use An FSA Or HSA To Pay For SMILE?
Tired of wearing glasses that fall down your face and contacts that dry out your eyes? When it comes to thinking about having a vision correction procedure, one of the things that often stand in the way of potential patients is cost. After all, procedures like LASIK and ZEISS SMILE are elective, meaning most insurance […]
Why Very Few Clinics Specialize In SMILE Vision Correction
One question we get asked by a lot of our SMILE patients and others considering LASIK or other refractive surgeries is this: Why don’t other LASIK centers offer SMILE? And why do they tell me that LASIK is safer, or only tell me negative things about SMILE? First, let’s understand a bit more about what […]
Why LASIK Puts Summertime Sadness to Rest in San Francisco
There’s nothing like the feeling of waking up with crisp, clear vision! But if you wear glasses or contact lenses, more goes into seeing the world around you. Lasik is sure to make your days brighter without needing anything. Want to make things easier for yourself? The first step is to find out if you’re […]
Why Using ArcScan Sets Apart EVO ICL Procedures
Are you interested in a vision correction procedure that provides visual freedom? Here at IQ Laser Vision, we offer many of these procedures, but one way we set ourselves apart during EVO ICL surgery is with the ArcScan Insight 100 device. Keep reading to discover why using ArcScan sets EVO ICL procedures apart and means […]