Can LASIK Fix an Astigmatism? Yes, LASIK can be an effective treatment for astigmatism in many patients. Both LASIK and PRK can correct astigmatism by reshaping the cornea to improve vision. How Does LASIK Astigmatism? LASIK surgery for astigmatism by using an ultraviolet laser to reshaping the cornea and improve the way light enters the […]
Read More Can LASIK Fix Myopia (Nearsightedness)? Yes, LASIK can be an effective treatment for nearsightedness, which is the result of a misshapen cornea. How Does LASIK Fix Nearsightedness? LASIK surgery uses an ultraviolet laser to change the shape of the cornea so that light is focused correctly on the retina, fixing the refractive error that causes […]
Read More Can LASIK Fix Hyperopia (Farsightedness)? Yes, LASIK can be an effective treatment for farsightedness, which is the result of a misshapen cornea. How Does LASIK Fix Farsightedness? LASIK surgery uses an ultraviolet laser to change the shape of the cornea so that light is focused correctly on the retina, fixing the refractive error that causes […]
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For those interested in LASIK surgery, the road leading to 20/20 vision can be nerve-wracking. However, having a trusted surgeon by your side to ease your fears and concerns is the best way to prepare yourself for the procedure. While the procedure itself takes only 10-15 minutes or less, there is a lot that goes […]
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Sean Jones is a former NFL player for the Los Angeles Raiders, Houston Oilers, and the Green Bay Packers. In 1997, he won Super Bowl XXXI with the Packers and has continued to inspire others by becoming a co-host on SportsTalk 790. The other day he undertook another incredible feat – losing his glasses and […]
Read More What Is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is caused by an irregularity or deformity in the shape of the cornea or lens that causes light to be refracted improperly. Rather than presenting a regular curve like a sphere, the cornea or lens of an individual with astigmatism is irregularly shaped and may be elongated to form an ellipsoid. […]
Read More Farsightedness is much less common than nearsightedness. Also referred to as hyperopia, this visual condition affects between five and 10 percent of the population in the U.S. and is more likely to affect older people than children or young adults. Farsightedness tends to run in families, indicating a hereditary element to this disorder. Individuals with […]
Read More Myopia: Causes and Treatments for Nearsighted Patients Myopia, more commonly referred to as nearsightedness, is a condition in which objects close to the viewer can be seen more clearly than those farther away. According to the American Optometric Association, about 30 percent of all Americans suffer from nearsightedness. Most began to show symptoms of this […]
Read More Dr. Fred Mattioli: So, basically, what you have is called hyperopia. Sean Jones: Oh, yeah, I [crosstalk] that in med school, the hyperopia, the third day at med school. Dr. Fred Mattioli: You remember that? And then the presbyopia, that’s on the fourth day, so that’s the reading problem that we all run into in our 40s and beyond. But […]
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Figuring out the cost of LASIK eye surgery is an important step in planning for laser vision correction. There are many factors to consider when deciding on LASIK that can help you understand the costs better, as well as help you justify the cost associated with this procedure. We can help you answer the question: […]
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