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Visian ICL developed as a procedure for correcting myopia. FDA approved the procedure. It has been performed on people with myopia who are not good candidates for Lasik. Unlike the Lasik procedure, Visian ICL does not require reshaping of the eye. Instead, the Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) implants behind the iris. This makes recovery […]

A femtosecond defines as one millionth of one billionth of a second. Femtosecond lasers perform surgery in those types of time frames. These types of lasers prove especially useful for cataract surgery which is surgery done on the lens of the eye. These systems offer computer guided laser precision on the eye making surgery possible, […]

Cell reprogramming could be the antidote for millions of glaucoma patients and patients of other macular degeneration eye diseases. In the technique of cell reprogramming, retina cells are reprogrammed to become stem cells. This aspect makes these cells start producing new neurons. Therefore, the production of new neurons indicates a potential reverse of formerly irreversible […]

A common myth exists that LASIK causes vertigo. But this myth is just that – a myth. The reality is that this surgery developed as a cornea reshaping procedure. Eye surgeons utilize lasers to conduct this procedure. No incision involved, and absolutely no blood loss. Therefore, there is no reason as to why this procedure […]

Refractive surgery using the LASIK procedure has been proven highly successful as far as from a doctor’s perspective. What about the patient’s opinion? The FDA had a set of studies done called Prowl 1 and Prowl 2. The FDA created a computer based questionnaire so laser eye surgery patients could report the outcomes of their […]

If you thought only people with weak eyesight wear contact lenses, then you are wrong. When Halloween approaches, many people are seen buying costume contact lenses or cosmetic contacts to complete their Halloween outfits. Ever seen those fiery eyes with a cat costume around the holidays? Yes, those are decorative contacts. Before you indulge in […]

The years roll by and life gets a rhythm. Reading your favorite digital mag on the internet, you notice the tails of the “b”, “p” or “d” do not appear, and everything has plenty of “a’s”. You decide it has to be the print. You begin to stretch the monitor screen to make it bigger. […]

KAMRA Inlay is a revolutionary vision improvement technology. It is an implanted device, implanted deep into the cornea, and tested as a stable and sustainable implant. Delivering long-lasting results, this solution may be used in combination with other eye surgeries such as LASIK laser eye surgery. This aspect helps doctors resolve combinational eye problems in […]

We all know that one of the effects of aging can become vision problems. In fact, many seniors suffer from permanent vision loss because they ignored treating their age-related vision problem. What many do not know is that many available treatments for older people with vision problems exists, and one of them is LASIK surgery. […]

Having a good vision becomes an important aspect of one’s performance when it comes to playing any sport. Many doctors recommend LASIK surgery for athletes who have vision problems. In fact, many athletes have had LASIK surgery since they needed good vision to work. They would rather have the surgery than wearing contact lenses or […]