High visual acuity is necessary to target the landing on the fairway, line up the shot, and hit the ball. Here are a few of the ways eyes and vision work to support a great golf game: Eye-hand coordination: The ability to absorb the relevant visual information (distance, direction, elevation, conditions, topography, etc.) and use […]
How do I prepare for LASIK? After the eye exam and LASIK consult, and you are ready to move forward and schedule a date, there may be a few things you need to do in the days leading up to your surgery. Your surgeon will go over the specifics for you, and be sure you […]
Getting LASIK or other laser vision correction procedure like SMILE or PRK is a big decision. You need to think it through carefully to make sure you are doing the right thing for your health and vision. To help, here we offer some tips and information on the first important steps to take on the […]
What vision problems does LASIK treat? LASIK corrects a variety of common vision problems, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (irregular cornea), and presbyopia (“aging eyes”). Vision prescriptions are measured in “diopters” – a measurement of the focusing power of the eye. Advanced laser vision correction procedures can a treat and range of prescriptions including: […]
If you are thinking about having your vision improved with a laser vision correction procedure such as LASIK, you are naturally going to want to know about the potential for LASIK complications. It is natural to worry, and healthy to investigate, the risks, along with the benefits of any procedure – particularly one you […]
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 […]
What is Astigmatism? Simply speaking, it is an abnormally shaped curve in one or more structures of the eye that impacts its ability to focus. A good illustration is this: an eye without astigmatism is round like a basketball with symmetrical curves in all directions; an eye with astigmatism is shaped like a football, with […]
The average cost of LASIK surgery performed in the United States is $2,199 per eye, according to Market Scope. One of the first considerations consumers have about LASIK or laser vision correction surgery is the cost. The actual price you pay depends on many factors, including the experience and reputation of your surgeon and the […]
This summer experience the freedom to swim, splash, and dive with your eyes wide open! LASIK will allow you to not worry about losing your contacts as you wipe water from your eyes. You also will not be nervous when someone accidentally splashes water in your eyes. When you wear contacts, you carry cleaning solution […]
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. There are many options available and Blade-Free LASIK might […]