For most people, having LASIK is about seeing well without needing to rely on glasses and contacts. What you may not know is that the U.S. military trusts LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures in order for service members to have the vision required for operational success and safety. While a civilian may really […]
As we age, proteins begin to clump together inside the natural lens of the eye. This causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy and light rays to scatter inside the eye instead of focusing directly on the back of the eye (retina) and creates a blurred vision. A cataract is a common vision […]
Many Cataract Patients today are choosing to upgrade to one of the Advanced Technology Lenses that can provide a full range of vision, from near to distant. These Advanced Lenses can potentially eliminate one’s dependence on glasses for most activities such as driving, reading, and computer work. Some Common Lens Options: Monofocal: Gives you one range of vision. You […]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LASIK MYRTLE BEACH-PART 2 LASIK (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is an FDA-approved outpatient procedure that uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea to correct your vision. LASIK typically takes less than 10 minutes to perform on each eye and is one of the most frequently performed healthcare procedures in North America. Ophthalmologist, Neil Griffin, […]
LASIK (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is an FDA-approved outpatient procedure that uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea to correct your vision. LASIK typically takes less than 10 minutes to perform on each eye and is one of the most frequently performed healthcare procedures in North America. Ophthalmologist, Neil Griffin, M.D., performs LASIK surgery in the new state-of-the-art […]
Getting a comprehensive eye exam is a great way to ensure your eyes are healthy and gives you the opportunity to talk to your eye doctor about your vision correction needs and what the next steps should be if you want to look at a procedure like LASIK. If improving your vision with laser vision correction […]
Is a deal on LASIK worth it? Wanting to get a good price on any purchase is natural. However, getting a bargain on a new car is different than choosing an eye procedure based upon the cheapest price. If you are attracted to ads for LASIK at questionable prices – think $99, $199, $299 per […]
How does LASIK work? LASIK is like sculpting the power of a contact lens onto the surface of your eye. Your vision becomes focused and clear as though you are wearing contacts and often even more clear. The clear and crisp vision is without the nuisance of putting in and taking out the contacts every […]
An annual eye exam is a wonderful opportunity to talk with your eye doctor about LASIK, as well as other vision correction options. It can be hard to disrupt your schedule with an appointment to see your eye doctor. But annual eye exams are especially important if you are one of the millions of people who require […]
An important deciding factor in choosing laser vision correction is the surgeon’s recommendation, which is based on whether a patient is a good LASIK candidate, because not everyone who wants a procedure should have it. In fact, on average between 15 and 20 percent of patients are ineligible for a procedure like LASIK. While every […]