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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does LASIK Hurt? The Truth About LASIK
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 […]
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 […]
EVO ICL Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
There are many different types of laser eye surgery available for people who aren’t suitable for LASIK. After all, LASIK is a very specific procedure that involves creating a small flap in the surface of your cornea to change the way that your eye processes images. If it would not be suitable to create that […]
Worried about LASEK? Here’s What You Need to Know
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 […]
Make Vision Correction Month Your Vision Independence Day™!
As the sun sits in the sky with the official kickoff of the summer season. There’s no better time to shed light on poor eyesight and vision correction than July. It’s no surprise that the RSA (Refractive Surgery Alliance) Executive Committee has designated that July be henceforward known as Global Vision Correction Month. We like that. The entrance […]
The Eye Opening Truth about Laser Eye Surgery Myths
Laser eye surgery has been around for decades, the eye-opening truth. In fact, laser vision correction surgery as a broader category has been around since the 1930s. Before we had laser technology to improve the accuracy of laser correction procedures, we had a procedure known as radial keratotomy which involved a surgeon using a scalpel […]
What is LASIK?
Refractive eye surgery or laser vision correction is the term to refer to the surgical procedures. That correct common issues with vision like farsightedness, astigmatism and nearsightedness. These surgical procedures reduce your dependence on contact lenses and eyeglasses. By reshaping the cornea to help you get the most out of your eyes. There are many […]