Category: LASIK

We all want 20/20 vision. But eye problems are on the rise as the country ages, and diseases like diabetes rage through the population. And ironically, technology, the very thing that was supposed to improve our lives, is taking a toll on our eyes as screen time leaves eyes strained and seeing poorly. And macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy […]

Studies show that those in the middle age stage of life tend to experience the highest levels of anxiety. And lowest levels of life satisfaction. With childcare, career considerations, teenagers, planning for retirement and a host of other challenges on your plate daily, you shouldn’t have to worry about your vision. And with the right […]

If you need glasses or contacts to see well, it is likely you have imagined what life would be like to be able to see without them. You have probably thought about LASIK and wondered if you could be a good candidate for the laser vision correction procedure. It is an important question, because LASIK […]

So many things are right around the corner. Summer. Adventure. Sports. Living your best life. Oh. And the 2024 Summer Olympics! Here at IQ Laser Vision (and throughout the vision industry), we’re particularly stoked about the year 2024. Not only because we’re mesmerized by watching the most athletic around the world compete for a global […]

People are smiling big after getting the SMILE vision correction procedure. Why? Because they’re seeing better than they’ve seen in a long time—and maybe ever. Who are all these smiling patients? People just like you. Said Joshua, one of many happy patients, “Before SMILE, my glasses were a constant hassle. After SMILE, I can rock […]

Smiling can have a major impact on your health and life—and there’s science behind it. Smiling has been shown to not only have positive psychological benefits, but benefits to health, mental adjustment and well-being as well. Even if you aren’t feeling particularly happy, you can still benefit from smiling. It turns out that you don’t have to […]

You could be destroying the planet—one contact lens at a time. The plastic pollution problem The American Chemical Society presented the results of a study in which 20% of 400 contact lens wearers tossed their used contacts in the toilet or sink, flushing or washing them over to a treatment facility. But as any environmentally-aware person […]

A lot of people wonder if corrective eye surgery could actually benefit them in their day-to-day lives and careers. And for good reason: Corrective surgeries like LASIK and SMILE are more than trending. They’re changing lives. And in a chain reaction sort of way, the world is becoming a better place because people are achieving their goals, […]

More companies than ever are focusing on helping their employees feel their best, see their best, and be their best. And we’re excited to see that so many of them recognize how important LASIK and other corrective eye procedures are to the process–particularly in a screen-glued culture of eye strain and premature ocular aging. After […]

For anybody determined to get free of their eyeglasses or contact lenses, laser eye surgery is the obvious solution. However, there are a number of different corrective surgeries available – how do you know which procedure is ideal for you? Those investigating this topic often find the decision narrowed down to three procedures: LASIK, PRK, […]

Is LASIK or the SMILE Correction Procedure Safe? This is obviously the first consideration for anybody looking into a laser eye surgery. The prospect of injuring a sense you’ve come to depend on is a frightening prospect. Nobody wants to go through a surgery without knowing all the facts ahead of time. There’s good news […]

Seeking out a LASIK or SMILE laser surgery isn’t something anybody does causally – often, one seeks to reduce the constant maintenance and attention involved with using eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, it can be difficult to identify when the ideal time is to seek out a SMILE laser surgery. Should I Get a SMILE […]