Are you struggling to come up with the perfect gift for the person that has everything? Do you want to give them something they will actually use on a daily basis, and not something they will throw in a closet and forget about after the holidays have passed?

If you have a loved one who relies on glasses or contacts to see clearly, you might want to consider giving them the gift of LASIK with the team at Laser Eye Center. No other gift will impact their lives as much as the gift of clear, independent vision!

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Why will your loved one cherish the gift of LASIK? The reasons are endless.

Clear vision for life’s simple pleasures and greatest adventures

There are so many simple pleasures in a life free from glasses or contacts. Imagine your loved one enjoying a cup of coffee without the steam fogging up their glasses, or taking a relaxing nap without first having to remove their contacts. Think of the spontaneity they will be able to embrace, and not to mention, the time they will save not having to care for or clean their glasses or contacts!

Life’s greatest adventures become richer, too. Picture your loved one traveling the world and seeing the most beautiful sights on the planet through their eyes and free of any visual aids. Or imagine them connecting with family and friends through art, sports or other activities, without a single moment spent worrying about corrective eyewear.

Lasting results

Unlike material gifts, LASIK will be treasured every single day and won’t soon be forgotten. When you gift a loved one LASIK surgery, you are impacting their life in a long-lasting way.

Cost savings

Your loved one will appreciate the gift of LASIK because it lifts a substantial financial burden from their shoulders. Freeing him or her from the rising costs of corrective eyewear will allow them to spend that money on other experiences that will enrich their lives.

(As the gift giver, LASIK is practical for your budget, thanks to Laser Eye Center’s affordable, convenient financing options!)

Give the Gift of Clear Sight

Like other elective procedures, LASIK is not suitable for everyone. There are criteria that LASIK candidates must meet in order to qualify for the surgery. If your loved one is considering LASIK, we encourage them to consult with our experienced, knowledgeable LASIK team to determine whether they are a candidate and if so, to discuss their options.

To schedule an appointment or get more information, please call (800) 805-2737 or email Laser Eye Center today.

If you’ve decided to pursue independence from glasses or contacts with laser vision correction, the next step is deciding which procedure is right for your needs. You have several options, including LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis) and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction).

At Laser Eye Center, our primary focus is achieving the best possible visual outcomes for our patients. We believe that LASIK is infinitely superior to SMILE not only in terms of visual results but also safety and accuracy. In this post, we break down the reasons why we prefer LASIK to SMILE.

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Glasses and contacts can give you the adequately clear vision you need for daily life, but they come with many drawbacks. Whether you’ve worn glasses or contacts since you were young or are having trouble with your vision for the first time, you should know there is another option available for vision correction that is safe, hassle free and permanent. LASIK surgery gives you clear, independent, and high-quality vision without the limitations and inconveniences of glasses and contacts. Read on as the team at Laser Eye Center explains why we feel LASIK is a better option than the handicap of glasses or contacts.

No Concerns about Losing, Breaking or Forgetting Your Contacts or Glasses

Glasses can help with your vision problems, but relying on them to see clearly can be a daily hassle. Think about the panic of forgetting them at home — or worse, losing them! And if you’re an active person, you risk them slipping off and breaking, which can cost a hefty sum of money as well as the time to fix them.

Contacts may seem more convenient than glasses, but there is always the chance they can fall out of your eye and get lost, and some people don’t like the idea of putting a foreign object in their eye. Moreover, recent studies show that contact lens infection is literally among the top three causes of emergency room visits in the U.S. today!

Countless Lifestyle Freedoms

LASIK gives you the clear, independent vision you need and deserve to enjoy your favorite hobbies and activities. Whether you enjoy connecting with your family and friends through running, travel, art or sports, LASIK makes it easier to do what you love. If you’re a parent, you don’t have to worry about missing a moment with your kids. You can simply get up and go without worrying about glasses or contacts.

Simple Pleasures

Clear, independent vision leads to simple pleasures, too. Think about waking up and looking at your clock or seeing your children’s faces without the time lag of having to put your contacts in first causing you to miss organic once-in-a-lifetime moments. Or getting up in the middle of the night to get a glass of water without having to fumble for your glasses in the dark. All of this and more is possible with LASIK.

Exceptional Value

With laser vision correction tried and tested for almost 30 years, LASIK proves to be one of the most valuable investments you can make in your vision. It also makes good financial sense. Consider what you currently pay for glasses, contacts, cleaning and maintenance costs. Also consider the stress it places on your time over the years. LASIK frees you from these expenses, paying for itself over time. In fact, with the rising costs of eyewear, LASIK can even save you substantial sums of money in the long term.

Laser Eye Center offers a range of financing options that are practical, affordable and convenient, and which are designed to match any budget. 

The Path to Clear, Independent Vision Starts Here

If you’re thinking about improving your vision with LASIK surgery, the team at Laser Eye Center can answer any questions you might have. To learn more about your options, please call (800) 805-2737 or email us today.

A lot has changed in the years since LASIK’s infancy. The technology used in the early days of LASIK was nowhere near as advanced as what we use today to improve our patients’ vision. At Laser Eye Center, we have always believed in the importance of technology, and by staying at the forefront of technological improvements, we can offer our patients the very best solutions for vision correction.

What Is “Modern LASIK?”

Modern LASIK refers to the combination of (i) topography-guided and (ii) all-laser, bladeless LASIK (opens in new tab). The result is a treatment that is faster, safer and more precise than ever.   Customized to each eye, the likeliness of side effects is almost muted as compared to the outdated, traditional iterations of the LASIK procedure.

One of the most exciting shifts in LASIK technology since its inception is the use of a femtosecond laser rather than a handheld steel blade to create the corneal flap. A femtosecond laser makes more precise, consistent flaps, and it does so very quickly — in fact, the femtosecond laser we use moves 1 trillion times faster than the bat of a wing. Because of the way the flaps are created with the laser, they fit more securely in place after surgery, thereby shortening recovery and healing times. Femtosecond lasers also give our patients peace of mind knowing that this vital part of the procedure is performed with an automatic laser instead of a metal blade and the approximation of the surgeon’s hand.

Another exciting shift in technology has been the improvements in excimer laser technology. Excimer lasers are used to remove microscopic bits of corneal tissue, reshaping or smoothing the curvature of the cornea. Our best-in-class excimer laser, the Alcon EX500 (opens in new tab), makes clean, precise cuts — so precise, in fact, that it can cut a grain of sand into 1,000 pieces. Built for speed, customization and precision, the EX500 allows us to treat the highest levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, so we can help patients who were previously told they did not qualify for LASIK. All this and with minimal to no discomfort!

Laser Treatment Customized to Your Unique Eye

Our team is also incredibly excited about the development of topography-guided LASIK under the brand name Contoura, which personalizes all-laser LASIK to the unique characteristics of your eye. We know that with better information, we can improve treatment outcomes and lower the likelihood of side effects after vision correction. Contoura enables us to capture 22,000 points of information about your unique cornea, including its topography and the most minimal of imperfections. This information is then used to calibrate the laser that performs your treatment. The treatment outcomes we have seen with Contoura have been outstanding and patients have reported a 98 percent satisfaction rate!

Upgrade Your Vision and Your Quality of Life

Although LASIK technology has changed considerably over the years, what hasn’t changed is the importance of selecting an experienced, qualified surgeon to perform your treatment. In this regard, our Chief Refractive Surgeon, Dr. Abraham Shammas, has performed over 75,000 procedures! In light of its commitment to achieving excellent results, the Laser Eye Center’s surgical team is committed to delivering top-quality care and helping you safely achieve your vision correction goals.

To find out whether you are a candidate for modern LASIK, call (800) 805-2737 or email us today and request an appointment.

Although there is no “perfect age” for LASIK surgery, many people choose to take advantage of the vision correction procedure early in life. In fact, over half of all LASIK procedures are performed on adults under the age of 30. Take a moment to learn why your 20s and 30s are a perfect time to have LASIK.

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LASIK is one of the safest and most effective procedures the field of ophthalmology has ever seen. When performed by the experienced, qualified surgeons at Laser Eye Center^™, who use the latest, best-in-class technology, the procedure can give you clearer, sharper vision than you thought possible.

 If you are on the fence about having LASIK, we want to share some of the comments that we frequently hear from our patients about the surgery.

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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.

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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!

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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 a distorted “fun house” mirror as vision may be blurry or distorted in some areas and sharp in other areas. The reason for this is that the abnormal shape of the cornea prevents light entering the eye from properly focusing on the retina. In addition, fine print may be blurry, or you might need to squint to see objects near or far. Lastly, you may also experience other symptoms such as headaches and eye discomfort or irritation.

In the early years of laser eye surgery, LASIK could not treat astigmatism and you had to rely on eyeglasses or contacts to achieve visual clarity. But technology has since drastically progressed, and laser eye surgeons’ expertise has expanded. Nowadays, eye surgeons can safely and quickly treat astigmatism to eliminate dependence on corrective eyewear with laser eye procedures like LASIK.

In other words, you no longer need to be bound to glasses or contact lenses in order to see the world clearly!

See the World Clearly with All-Laser LASIK

All-laser LASIK eye surgery involves using a combination of leading-edge lasers to treat the cornea in order to improve refractive errors. During LASIK, our surgeons first use a femtosecond laser to create a flap on the surface of the cornea; next, we employ an excimer laser to smooth out the corneal tissue.

With regards to astigmatism in particular, we are able to restore the symmetry of the cornea to create a spherical shape. When the cornea is more symmetrical, light entering the eye can properly focus on the retina. The result is clear vision without the need for contacts or glasses!

Talk to Our LASIK Surgeons

If you have astigmatism and are tired of the effort and expense of relying on corrective lenses such as glasses or contacts to see, all-laser LASIK may be a suitable option for you! To speak with one of our experienced LASIK surgeons, schedule an appointment to determine your candidacy by calling or emailing Laser Eye Center^™ today.

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 discounted price, such as through Groupon or Living Social, is medical care — especially laser eye surgery.

You certainly wouldn’t look for a new gynecologist or heart surgeon on Groupon or Living Social; instead you would probably ask a loved one, trusted friend or your primary care doctor for a recommendation. Upon receiving recommendations, you would likely next research your options carefully to select the best choice for you.

So why would your eyes and vision deserve anything less than this type of analytical approach and research?

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