Lasik, or Laser-Assisted in SItu Keratomileusis, is a procedure designed to improve vision in those suffering from myopia (shortsightedness), astigmatism and hyperopia (farsightedness).
Lasik is a refractive surgery, performed by an ophthalmologist, which can be divided into three steps:
(1) cutting a slight flap in the patient’s cornea;
(2) re-shaping the corneal stroma through laser-remodeling; and
(3) re-sealing the [...]

LASIK surgery was a huge stride forward in ophthalmology, and the movement towards custom LASIK surgery, also known as wavefront or wavefront-guided LASIK, is providing even more steps forward. However, before any surgery it is important to understand your options in order to receive the proper care. So, what is the difference between custom LASIK [...]

Eye surgery has advanced to such a level that ophthalmic surgeons are now able to correct astigmatism, farsightedness and nearsightedness by reshaping the cornea. This changes the way in which the eye refracts to light and corrects the vision problem. Microkeratome LASIK surgery is a mechanical procedure which uses a blade.
Effectively the surgeon makes [...]

When choosing a LASIK eye center and surgeon, you need to do your homework and find the laser eye center that is most qualified. This will require that you get any and all of your questions answered. For some, this will require that you get over any fears you may have – fears of being [...]

A very popular way to correct the vision of people who are nearsighted, farsighted or who have astigmatism is with Wavefront LASIK (also called Custom LASIK or Custom Wavefront LASIK). This is a form of eye surgery which is favored by many ophthalmic surgeons today. It takes a skilled surgeon to find their way around [...]

Refractive eye surgery is a type of corrective surgery for the eyes in which a surgeon attempts to change the focusing characteristics of the eye by altering the shape of the cornea, implanting artificial lenses, or by changing the eye in other ways thereby achieving a clearer image. There are three forms of refractive surgeries [...]

LASIK, which stands for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis, is a refractive surgical procedure that corrects vision problems like astigmatism and myopia. LASIK works by reshaping the cornea, which, when distorted, causes refractory vision problems. The cornea acts as a lens in the eye and helps to focus light coming into the eye. When the cornea [...]

For anyone considering LASIK eye surgery, cost is an important factor. The variables affecting the cost of LASIK eye surgery are not overtly complex, but worthwhile to be familiar with. Before moving forward, you should be sure to be fully aware of the average costs of LASIK, factors that affect the price, what to be [...]