Category: LASIK

If you’re considering a procedure like LASIK, you may be thinking about how great vision correction is. But what you may not be considering is the step that comes before everything: a LASIK consultation.  Before you can have LASIK, you have to have a LASIK consultation. Keep reading to learn why LASIK consultations are necessary!

If you wear glasses or contact lenses to see, then you know that it’s not exactly a perfect solution. You can see but there are restraints.  There are often activities that you shouldn’t take part in or things that you shouldn’t be doing. Glasses and contacts can be expensive!  But for many people, the number […]

Do you tell yourself this is going to be your best summer every year? You mean well: going sailing, exploring downtown San Francisco, and spending plenty of time at the beach soaking in the sun’s rays. But there’s always something holding you back. If you wear glasses or contacts, these visual aids are a temporary […]

Hey Millennials! Yep, you know who you are (and if you don’t know where you fit on the Millennial spectrum, yours is the generation born between 1981 and 1996.  It’s no joke that today’s Millennials are busy. Between college classes, part-time or full-time jobs, starting out a career or moving up in your professional careers, […]

(Originally published on June 7, 2019) You may have heard about the latest SMILE eye surgery that offers an alternative to LASIK eye surgery. What separates these two procedures, though? Why would you want to choose SMILE instead of LASIK? Which procedure is safest, or gives the best results? These are excellent questions, so let’s […]

We’ve been in the business of helping patients improve their vision for more than 20 years. Over the decades, we’ve received many questions and helped clear up many fallacies and myths about laser vision correction. Many questions arise again and again. One such question we hear from patients is this: “Can I have LASIK if I have diabetes?” This […]

The end of the year is approaching fast! We’re already nearly through December! In that vein, have you checked out the perks your company offers toward vision care (specifically, if they offer discounts toward laser vision correction procedures like LASIK or SMILE)? If they do (and more and more companies are now offering these perks) […]

This is Part II of our series addressing the common myths and fears surrounding LASIK and Zeiss ReLEx 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 […]

DOWNLOAD PDF Comparison of Visual and Refractive Outcomes Following Femtosecond Laser- Assisted LASIK With SMILE in Patients With Myopia or Myopic Astigmatism

Does LASIK Hurt? When it comes to correcting problems with your vision, LASIK is one of the most common and popular solutions on the market. LASIK eye surgery is a highly sought-after procedure because it’s quick, the results are phenomenal, and it’s incredibly safe. There is very little risk of any side effects when you […]

LASIK eye surgery is a form of laser eye surgery which involves using a laser to reshape the cornea and correct any refractive issues with the vision. LASIK is probably the most common form of laser eye surgery or laser vision correction around today, and it’s also one of the most effective, with many people […]

It’s not uncommon to feel nervous about an upcoming vision correction surgery with a solution like LASEK. Having any kind of surgical procedure can be nerve wracking, particularly when you’re concerned that the procedure will have a lasting impact on your quality of life. The good news is that the results of LASEK are generally […]