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LASIK Surgery Cost and Benefits

The cost of LASIK (Laser-Assisted-in-Situ Keratomileusis) surgery reflects an elective procedure that has been called life changing. Many people reduce their need for glasses and contacts for years. The money saved on associated costs reflects only part of the surgery’s value. Many find that after LASIK they can do what they could not have done […]

Common Symptoms of Cataracts

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by cataracts. The older a person gets the greater the risk for developing cataracts. Common Symptoms: Blurred Vision– Can happen with […]

LASIK Topography Guided

How Does Topography-Guided LASIK Work?

Topography-guided LASIK is a new option for treatment of myopia (nearsightedness) with or without astigmatism. While standard LASIK surgery has been helping individuals enhance correct visual refractive errors for many years, Contoura™ Vision takes the treatment a step further. The new FDA Approved Contoura™ Vision offers greater degrees of enhanced vision quality. How does Contoura […]

Macular Degeneration and Cataract Surgery:Compatible?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a frustrating condition that diminishes your ability to see detail clearly. When you combine AMD’s loss of central vision with the blurriness from cataracts, you have a recipe for significant vision loss. Can you have cataract surgery to restore some clear vision if you have macular degeneration? The answer is […]