Something even the most advanced technology cannot do – regular eye exams.
The technological world’s capabilities advance every day and endlessly continue to benefit us. Advanced technology allows us to serve our eye care patients with the best products possible, yet it is important to note where to draw a line. Nowadays, our phones can do almost anything, including vision tests. But one should not forget that […]
Bladeless LASIK Surgery and Other Laser Treatments for Eyesight Correction
Eyeglasses and contact lenses have been the traditional route for dealing with eyesight problems. But in the last 25 years or so, laser treatments have made vast inroads to creating better eyesight for millions of people. There are treatment options that include LASIK, PRK, Lasek, and even inserting artificial lenses permanently into the eye. The […]
What Is The Cost Of LASIK Eye Surgery
When it comes to the cost of Lasik eye surgery… it is not as simple as you imagine. An eye surgeon will quote a price per eye for the surgery. Falling between $1,500 and $2,500 for each eye. That’s what this article will deal with and what you need to know. Before having eye surgery […]
What to Look for in a Lasik Surgeon / Eye Surgery Doctor
After making the decision to have Lasik surgery, it’s time to find a Lasik surgeon for the job. When you go looking, it may feel like there are Lasik eye surgery doctors everywhere just because you’ll see several choices, but finding the right one isn’t that difficult, you just need to know what to look for and […]
Lasik Vision Correction Surgery – What to expect
LASIK stands for “laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis” and is used to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. The LASIK vision correction surgery uses a laser to reshape the cornea. Allowing light to enter the eye focused properly on the retina. The surgery usually only takes about 15-30 minutes for both eyes. And leaves the patient able to […]
Correcting Presbyopia with the KAMRA Inlay Implant
Time to start the new year without your reading glasses! Do you hear what I hear? Can you see what I see? Happy Holiday folks! What a way to end the year! Inside Edition featured the KAMRA INLAY with IQ Laser Vision ’s surgeon, Dr. Robert T. Lin performing the procedure. So if you struggle with […]
Happy 25th Birthday LASIK!
Twenty-five years ago, two doctors came together, one from Greece and one from Italy, to develop a procedure that would forever change the way over 28 million people saw things. Quite literally, the way they see. As LASIK celebrates it’s 25th birthday, over 28 million people celebrate their new gift of sight. The gift of […]
3 Stages of Dry Eye Treatment
Did you know that July is dry eye awareness month? Maybe with it being summer and the air being dry and hot in certain areas of the world, cases of patients’ complaining about dry eyes increases during summer months. Dry eye is often a dismissed condition. Mild cases are brushed off and people just deal […]
Swimming and Contacts: Do They Go Together
Simply answered, no, they don’t. However, if anyone has poor vision like I do, it really sucks to be without your contacts when you’re lounging by the pool. I’m faced with this same issue that has been a problem for years. I’ve been told by my optometrist that wearing contacts into the pool is a […]
The LASIK Consultation Process: Selecting the Right LASIK Surgeon for Me
In my quest for clear 20/20 vision, the first step was choosing a doctor. In my case, I chose 3 doctors so I had something to compare and contrast with. I originally went to my regular optometrist who told me I was not a good candidate for LASIK because I had thin corneas. Little did […]
LASIK Patients Can Still Have Cataract Surgery
There is an increasing concern from patients regarding getting LASIK in their young adult life. And the possibility of having to undergo cataract surgery as they get older. LASIK has been around for nearly two decades now and this has brought about the issue of pioneer LASIK patients who are now having vision issues due […]
LASIK Deemed Safe by The US FDA
By: Robert T. Lin, M.D. The first question patients’ want an answer to is more often than not, is LASIK safe? In 2014, the US FDA provided results on a comprehensive, multi-center study on the safety and efficacy of LASIK. The study surveyed patients regarding their visual symptoms and quality of life before and three […]
