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LASIK Vision Correction Surgery Evolved from 19th Century Theory
LASIK surgery, which has revolutionized vision correction in recent years, is an old idea that just needed some modern technology to make it possible.
Higher-Order Aberrations
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of higher-order vision aberrations.
Lower-Order Aberrations
Lower-order aberrations refer to the refractive errors nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
PRK vs. LASIK
Interested in undergoing laser vision correction? Learn about PRK versus LASIK surgery.
LASIK vs. Glasses
LASIK surgery offers many benefits compared to eyeglasses. Learn about LASIK versus glasses.
LASIK vs Contact Lenses
Read about LASIK versus contact lenses; LASIK offers many benefits over contact lenses.
Olympic Gold Medal Skier Lindsey Vonn has LASIK Eye Surgery
Olympic and World Cup skiing champion Lindsey Vonn recently underwent LASIK eye surgery, joining the growing ranks of athletes using laser vision correction to remain competitive.
LASIK Complication Rates
Read about LASIK complication and side effects rates before making the decision to undergo surgery.
LASIK Success Rates
Read about national LASIK surgery success rates and patient statistics.
LASIK Eye Surgery Helped These Athletes Achieve Success
Many successful athletes and sports figures have undergone LASIK surgery. While all credit the procedure with improving their game, for some it was a life-changing event.
Research Review Advances Implantable Lenses over Laser Surgery
Moderately nearsighted patients may experience better vision correction with implantable lenses than with laser surgery such as LASIK, according to a British doctor’s review of previous research results.
LASIK vs. iLASIK
Find out the differences between iLASIK versus traditional LASIK vision correction surgery.
LASIK vs. IntraLASIK
Learn about LASIK versus IntraLASIK so you can decide which vision correction treatment is right for you.
LASIK vs. Custom LASIK
What is the difference between traditional LASIK versus custom LASIK surgery? Read refractive surgery comparisons to learn more.
LASIK vs. LASEK
Learn about LASIK versus LASEK surgery, including information about who is a good candidate for these laser vision correction procedures.
LASIK vs. SBK
Learn about LASIK versus SBK surgery so you can compare these laser vision correction treatments.
LASIK vs. Epi-LASIK
Learn about refractive eye surgery procedures such as LASIK versus Epi-LASIK surgery.
LASIK after Premium Cataract Surgery
If a patient comes out slightly nearsighted or farsighted after cataract surgery, surgeons can correct that residual prescription with LASIK surgery.
SBK
SBK vision surgery is an alternative to LASIK surgery. Learn more about the SBK surgery costs and risks.
iLASIK
The iLASIK procedure combines use of IntraLASIK and custom LASIK during treatment. Learn about the price of the iLASIK procedure.
LASIK vs. LASEK - What Is the Difference?
Laser vision correction has helped many patients see better; there are two popular forms of laser vision correction, LASIK and advanced surface ablation.
Enhancements in LASIK - To Lift the Flap or Not
With all of the improvements in LASIK surgery over the last few years, surgeons still sometimes need to do enhancements or touch-ups.
Why is Iris Registration Important?
The significance of iris registration is important to understand. When we change positions from sitting to lying down, the eye can rotate up to ten degrees. In a custom ablation, ten degrees can make a difference in the final result.
LASIK in the Fearful Patient
LASIK is a popular procedure and many patients have benefited from this amazing technology. Still, Dr. Jeffrey Martin finds that there are two main barriers that hold patients back from having their vision corrected due to fear.
Why is IntraLASIK Better than Traditional LASIK?
There have been many changes to the LASIK eye surgery procedure, but it may be difficult for consumers to understand how laser eye surgery has progressed in the past few years.
LASIK in the Over 40 Crowd
With the advancements in LASIK, patients are having better visual results than ever before. When patients are under 40, they have not become presbyopic and therefore are able to see far and near after LASIK surgery.
LASIK or Cataract Surgery?
Generally, LASIK is appropriate for patients that are under 60 years of age. Cataracts do not present a big problem at that point, and LASIK eye surgery should correct vision for a substantial number of years.
How LASIK Causes Dry Eye
Laser vision correction has been a very popular elective procedure for the last 15 years. However, it has been linked to the development of dry eye. How does LASIK cause dry eye?
LASEK 101 – Facts You Should Know about LASEK
LASEK offers those who are not good candidates for LASIK an alternative form of laser refractive surgery. LASEK is a type of laser eye surgery that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
What is iLASIK?
What is the difference between LASIK and iLASIK? Dr. Jeffrey Martin, of Smithtown, New York in Long Island, describes the LASIK technique that he finds to be the best: iLASIK.
LASIK - How Old Do I Have to Be?
Some patients are curious about the minimum age requirements for LASIK. Patients are able to have LASIK at 18 years of age, but many patients are still changing quite a bit as far as their prescription goes.
LASIK and Dry Eye
LASIK is the most popular of the laser vision correction procedures. Some patients with dry eye have been told that they cannot have LASIK and this is sometimes true.
Technological Advances in LASIK
Many patients ask if different types of LASIK are truly different and why they may be asked to pay varying prices for these unique technological differences in laser vision correction.
Laser Vision Correction - When LASIK Is Not Best
Laser vision correction is one of the most popular elective surgical procedures in the United States. LASIK is the most well known laser eye surgery procedure, but there are other types of laser vision correction that are performed today.
The Best in LASIK
Laser vision correction has been popular for years and the technology has continually improved over that time.
Why Bladeless and Custom LASIK?
In the past, LASIK surgeons used blade machines called microkeratomes to make a flap in the superficial layers of the cornea as the first step of the LASIK procedure. Today, blade-free and customized LASIK technology allows surgeons to achieve even better results.
Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK?
Laser vision correction has come a long way and many patients that would not have been good candidates in the past can safely have LASIK today.
LASIK in the Setting of Premium Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a successful outpatient procedure that helps over one million patients improve the quality of their life each year.
Cataract Surgery After LASIK
As our LASIK patients become older, the natural lens of the eye will begin to be cloudy like all other people. This natural clouding of the lens of the eye is called a cataract.
Intralase Lasik vs. Microkeratome Lasik
The first step of LASIK is to create a thin flap in the superficial layers of the cornea. This flap can be made with a metal microkeratome that has an oscillating blade or with Intralase, a bladeless laser.
LASIK vs. Advanced Surface Ablation - What is the Difference?
New developments in the laser vision correction field make LASIK and surface ablation procedures safer and more effective than ever before.
Wavefront LASIK - The Revolution of Laser Vision Correction
Wavefront LASIK describes the most modern way to perform LASIK and is integral in iLASIK or bladeless custom LASIK.
Laser Vision Correction - Which Laser Eye Surgery Procedure Is Best For You?
Laser vision correction has come a long way in the last 10 years. Today's state-of-the-art LASIK laser vision correction procedure allows for more customized vision correction.
Minority Shareholders Resisting Takeover of Alcon by Novartis
Some minority shareholders in eye care company Alcon, Inc., are rejecting a stock swap proposed by health care giant Novartis AG as part of its plan to take over Alcon and merge the two companies.
FDA Seeks More Public Input on LASIK Surgery
The FDA is seeking additional public input regarding the outcome of LASIK surgery and the effectiveness of LASIK systems.
SBK Vision Correction Surgery: Is It Superior to LASIK and PRK?
In an ambitious attempt to provide an alternative to LASIK and PRK, surgeons have developed a new type of refractive surgery called SBK, or sub-Bowman's keratomileusis.
New Laser Eye Surgery Gives Navy Pilots Eagle Eyes
Runways, other planes, dozens of tiny instrument dials…add in the deadly complications of combat flying, and you have a job where ‘vision’ is not a corporate buzzword – it’s a life-saving requirement.
Surface Ablation (PRK and Epi-LASIK) Versus LASIK
PRK? Epi-LASIK? LASIK? With all the choices on the market today, refractive surgery using an excimer laser is safer and more effective than ever. Find out the differences between these eye-opening procedures.
In LASIK, Bigger Is Better
Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler discusses which techniques and technology surgeons can employ to achieve the best results out of the LASIK surgery procedure.
Flaxseed For Dry Eyes
Many ophthalmologists are now proactive and aggressively address postoperative dryness with all of their LASIK patients. The first step is educating them on how they can reduce the risk of postoperative dryness.
LASIK vs. ICLs
Individuals who not good candidates or are seeking alternatives to LASIK surgery may be interested in learning more about ICLs. Learn more about the risks and benefits of LASIK vs. ICLS to find out which procedure is right for you.
Age and LASIK Surgery
Learn more about the ideal age range of suitable LASIK surgery patients and why the procedure is not the best solution for children and teenagers.
LASIK Fears
A number of potential LASIK patients choose not to undergo surgery due to fears associated with the procedure.
Questions to Ask Your LASIK Surgeon
Before you make the decision to undergo LASIK treatment, it is important to speak with a surgeon to ensure that he or she is qualified to perform the surgery.
LASIK Side Effects
Visit DocShop to learn more about the side effects associated with LASIK surgery, including glare, halos, starbursts, dry eye, and other side effects.
Refractive Solutions: Understanding the Differences between LASIK and ICLs
LASIK, ICL, IOL, PRK, LASEK … These days the choices for vision correction can look more like an eye chart and less like solutions for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. At a time when there are so many variations on refractive eye surgery, it can be difficult to find the one that’s right for you.
Flexible Spending Accounts and LASIK
So you’re interested in having LASIK treatment and finally losing the glasses or contacts, but you’re unsure whether you can afford the cost. At up to $2,500 an eye, the expense can certainly be daunting. Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate the financial impact of having this beneficial and minimally invasive surgery performed.
Open Your Eyes to CareCredit Financing
CareCredit's 12 month No Interest LASIK financing plan provides potential vision correction patients with an easy, convenient way to cover the cost of treatment. Learn more about CareCredit financing.
Contact Lenses
For many people, contact lenses are a more effective form of vision correction than prescription eyeglasses. Learn about how proper care and maintenance can help you wear your contact lenses more comfortably while safeguarding the health of your eyes.
Prescription Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses are available in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. You can select a pair of prescription eyeglasses that complements your lifestyle preferences and personality.
Implantable Contact Lens Cost
Numerous factors contribute to the cost of a lens implant procedure. Learn more about implantable contact lens cost and financing options available.
Choose an ICL Surgeon
The search for an ICL surgeon can be overwhelming. To make your search easier, DocShop has provided some tips for selecting an eye care specialist.
ICL Risks
When considering vision correction with implantable contact lenses, it is important to be aware of possible ICL risks and how they compare to potential complications of other refractive surgeries.
Implantable Contact Lenses - Frequently Asked Questions
Implantable contact lenses, or phakic IOLs, offer a new option for the correction of refractive errors. To learn more about the treatment, review the answers to frequently asked ICL questions.
ICL Eye Surgery Procedures
ICL eye surgery is a relatively quick outpatient procedure in which lenses are placed inside the eye for permanent vision correction. We have provided information on the ICL surgery procedure and recovery to help you decide if implantable contact lenses are the right choice for you.
IntraLASIK Candidates
Those who wish to undergo IntraLASIK laser eye surgery must first meet general requirements to be an eligible candidate for the IntraLASIK procedure.
Choose an IntraLASIK Surgeon
Choosing the right IntraLASIK (all laser LASIK) surgeon is essential to achieving the best possible visual outcome.
IntraLASIK FAQs
For answers to questions about bladeless LASIK, also known as IntraLASIK vision correction, trust DocShop to provide honest, accurate information.
Implantable Contact Lens Types
We have provided information on implantable contact lens (ICL) types so that you can better determine which option is right for you. Learn more about the main types of ICLs that are available for vision correction including the Verisyse™ phakic ICL and the Visian ICL™.
IntraLASIK Cost
IntraLASIK cost can vary from doctor to doctor. However, the cost of all-laser LASIK with IntraLase® is usually more than that of traditional LASIK.
IntraLASIK Statistics
Statistics indicate that laser eye surgery using the IntraLASIK method produces better results with fewer postoperative complications.
IntraLASIK Procedure
Learn the steps involved in the IntraLASIK procedure, and discover how this new, bladeless form of LASIK eye surgery differs from the traditional technique.