In the early days of cataract surgery, the surgeon would remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) to restore vision at a single distance. Patients had to choose which distance to see clearly (e.g., near, intermediate or far) and then rely heavily on glasses to see clearly at all other distances. This amounts to having to decide between seeing your phone, TV or being able to drive without glasses. As IOL technology evolved, patients could choose to pay out of pocket for multifocal IOLs, which restore vision at near, intermediate and far distances. Although multifocal lenses help reduce some dependence on glasses, they are…
Month: May 2019
English: LASIK | Cataract | Dry Eye | General Eye Health
Spanish: LASIK | Carnosidad | Cataratas | Ojo Reseco | Salud General del Ojo
History of Excimer Lasers and Why Alcon EX500 in LA Is Arguably the Best
Excimer laser technology has played a fundamental role in catapulting LASIK to the prominent position it now occupies in the world of vision correction. Prior to the development of the laser, surgeons corrected refractive errors by reshaping the cornea with traditional surgical tools like microkeratomes (blades) and cryolathes. But these procedures had frequent complications and inconsistent outcomes. Thanks to the advent of the excimer laser, LASIK is now one of the safest and most popular surgical procedures performed around the world. The technology continues to advance, making laser eye surgery more precise, predictable and effective than ever.
5 Misconceptions of LASIK: Why You Should Opt for this Life-Changing Procedure
LASIK is a commonly misunderstood procedure. With so much information available in the Digital Age, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. The technology has had many iterations over the last 20 years, advancing by leaps and bounds as we arrive at the apex of technology development and success! To help set the record straight, five common misconceptions about LASIK are laid to rest by the LASIK surgeons at Laser Eye Center™. This information should help you make the decision to have the life-changing procedure!
