You Are Unique, So Is Your Vision: Custom LASIK
Vision is said to be as unique as your DNA. If that is the case, then why should there be a standard procedure to fix vision impairments? With the new technology of Advanced CustomVue LASIK, surgeons can now refine the process of conventional LASIK treatment and suit your individual eyesight. The studies have confirmed that […]
Make an Informed Decision About LASIK Surgery
LASIK is the new and upcoming method to correct vision surgically. While it is a simple method of reshaping the cornea for easy passage of light, much has been said and written about this laser eye surgery. This is the most common surgery to fix the farsightedness, near-sightedness or even if you have astigmatism. However, […]
LASIK for Golfers: Can it really improve your game?
For many golfers, golf is more than just a sport. It is a special love affair that matures and ages gracefully with time. That is until you start having problems with your vision. Soon you find that the once stunning backdrop of your favorite golf courses has lost their appeal. Then eventually you suddenly feel […]
Top Reasons to Choose LASIK Eye Surgery
Expanded as Laser In-situ Keratomileusis, the benefits of LASIK surgery are enormous. Over the years, this treatment has become the refractive laser eye surgery of choice for millions of people. Offering multiple benefits in a single treatment, this surgery corrects common vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Like any vision correction surgery, even […]
LASIK: Myths and Facts
As with facts, there are myths that come along. As with information, there is a degree of misinformation that accompanies something. When it comes to LASIK, the theory that rumors travel faster than the truth holds true. The common man with no medical background knows of LASIK as only an eye treatment – nothing more, […]
LASIK vs PRK – Which One To Choose
The common confusion that people with eye problems have is to choose between LASIK and PRK. Often, patients don’t have the proper information on these procedures. The former is classified as a flap procedure and the latter is a surface procedure. A flap procedure requires the creation of a flap on the cornea and a […]
Is LASIK Treatment for Glaucoma?
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, you should consider treatment immediately. This chronic eye disease causes progressive vision loss, and, when left untreated, can lead to total permanent blindness. According to the World Health Organization, it is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. In American, it affects 3 million people aged 40 […]
What Makes Successful LASIK?
Because of the growing popularity and high success profile of LASIK, many people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism are interested in having the surgery. Unfortunately, not everyone is a good candidate. During your eye examination at Houston LASIK & Eye, your eye doctor will determine whether you meet patient criteria or not. Are Your Eyes […]
Why Many Patients Prefer LASIK for Farsightedness
Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when the light, upon entering the eye, becomes focused behind the retina. This causes one to see distant objects clearly and close objects appear blurry. It is an eye condition that is characterized by blurred vision, difficulty seeing objects at close range, eyestrain, frequent headaches and aching eyes. Children do not […]
Why is LASIK the Best Treatment for Nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness or myopia is an eye condition that causes objects in the distance to appear out of focus or blurry. One of the most popular treatments for the condition is LASIK or laser eye surgery. If you are suffering from nearsightedness, here are some facts about LASIK surgery for nearsightedness. This also explains why LASIK […]
