Category: LASIK Surgery

LASIK is a very promising option for those people who are looking for a permanent solution to correct their vision. However, if you opt for Custom LASIK or Wavefront guided LASIK, your eye surgeon will be able to achieve individualized results that are very precise and are not possible with regular laser eye surgery. This […]

Many patients that have undergone the laser treatment for vision correction would agree that they feel normal after the first day of surgery. Some even report they feel a change in their vision almost immediately. However, if you give your eyes time to heal properly, it will still improve with time. The process of recovery […]

Many people shy away from LASIK treatment due to some unfounded fears and do not take the necessary steps until they are cornered by their contact lenses or glasses. Some of the most common fears associated with laser eye surgery are:  Apprehension #1: What if I have to stay awake during the procedure? Just like […]

LASIK has been responsible for giving many people a gift of vision through its speedy process and reliable surgery. However, just like any other medical treatment, there may be some minor risks involved which can be eased through post-operative precautions. The most common risk related to laser eye surgery is dryness in the eyes due […]

When it comes to choosing between LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) and LASEK (laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy), studies have shown that both are equally effective in correcting vision. In other words, both promise good results for patients. Differences exist between the two. In fact, the choice of one over the other can mean a big difference […]

The history of eyeglasses is shrouded in mystery. No single person is credited with its invention although record shows that the Vikings had a similar device used for magnifying objects. As for the development of eyeglasses, history tells of a friar in the 13th century who had an outline of using glasses for clearer vision. […]

After concluding that LASIK eye surgery is needed, it is important that a patient talks about the different eye surgery options that are available with an eye doctor. It is necessary to compare the different variables involved in refractive laser eye surgery. this includes cost considerations and if the eye clinic such as Houston LASIK […]

Before you decide to receive LASIK surgery, chances are that you might know someone who has already had the procedure performed. Even though this type of refractive surgery is safe, people still have their doubts on it. In fact any operation concerning the eye is looked at with skepticism. when patients hear the details of […]