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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
Traditional cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States and is considered to be a very safe procedure with good visual outcomes. But at Laser Eye Center, we have never settled for “good” — we want you to achieve the best possible visual outcomes with the fewest risks. Always abreast… Continue reading
Astigmatism is a common abnormality of the cornea. Instead of being round in shape, similar to a basketball, a cornea with astigmatism is oblong and shaped like a football. It may be asymmetrical, or curved more in one direction than the other. If you have astigmatism, it may appear as though you are looking into… Continue reading
Our eyes and vision are some of our most precious gifts. However, we tend to take our eyes for granted, and when it comes to correcting a vision problem, settling for “good enough” instead of “great.” This is something that the team at Laser Eye Center has seen with cataract surgery. If you are in… Continue reading
Group buying sites like Groupon and Living Social offer thousands of amazing deals on all kinds of consumer goods and services. You can find deep discounts on everything from meals to vacations to diamond jewelry. However, the team at Laser Eye Center agrees that one thing you should never buy on the basis of a… Continue reading
At Laser Eye Center, our founding philosophy is that clear vision is not a privilege for some — it is a right for all. And yet, so many people struggle with poor vision or the hassle and expense of corrective eyewear. You may be one of them! It does not have to be this way.… Continue reading
When LASIK was first approved by the FDA in 1995, surgeons used a handheld blade called a microkeratome to perform the first step of the laser eye surgery: creating the corneal flap. After manually making the flap with the microkeratome device, the surgeon then used an excimer laser to reshape the cornea. Although the second… Continue reading
At Laser Eye Center, our team shares a steadfast commitment to offering our patients best-in-class treatment for the correction of refractive errors. We thoroughly vet all of the available technology and only invest in systems that have been shown to deliver exceptional outcomes, while minimizing the risk of side effects. Our laser eye surgeons have… Continue reading