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Vision problems affect a vast majority of Americans. In some cases, laser vision correction offers the right solution. But even in those cases, the question may come down to payment. Will your health insurance pay for it? Unfortunately, health insurers rarely cover laser vision correction. They mostly pay for glasses and contacts only. They consider […]

An Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL™) is a lens that a surgeon implants in the eye during surgery. The surgeon places the artificial lens between the natural eye lens and the iris. Once set, it allows the eye lens to refract or bend light correctly on the retina. It helps produce clearer vision. The ICL corrects […]

Two decades after laser eye treatments became available, the field of eye surgery has seen immense advancements. There are new procedures that help more patients. They apply to even those who might not have qualified for eye surgery before. Advanced technologies and high-tech innovations have helped transform the ophthalmology field. The new treatment options make […]

LASIK is a surgical eye procedure that aims to correct vision issues. It can correct astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia. It is an elective procedure. Surprisingly, LASIK has been gaining popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have been turning to this surgical procedure for many reasons. Consequently, many eye care centers are taking more precautionary […]

Laser eye surgery, LASIK, is a simple and effective eye treatment surgery that has gained popularity over the years. In the relatively short period LASIK has been around, it has changed the lives of people with refractive errors. These include those suffering from farsightedness (hyperopia), nearsightedness (myopia), and blurred vision both near and far (astigmatism). […]

LASIK is a refractive surgery that permanently helps correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It improves vision and has a lasting impact. Overall, it improves your quality of life and allows you to do things you could not before. When wearing eyeglasses and contact lenses, you are barred from performing certain activities. LASIK gives you the […]

LASIK is among the most common vision correction procedures. It is quick and requires a short period of downtime. Consequently, the surgery takes little time out of work and daily routines. It also makes your life smoother. LASIK is the ideal option for those who wish to do away with their corrective lenses. How Much […]

Working From Home? Increased Screen Time Can Cause Dry Eyes People are embracing the most advanced SMILE laser vision correction to regain their visual freedom with minimal postoperative dryness NEW YORK, February 22, 2022 (Newswire.com) – With work from home becoming the “new normal”, people have started to spend more time in front of screens. […]

Why Not Make LASIK Your New Year’s Resolution? LASIK or laser in-situ keratomileusis is the most common corrective refractive vision surgery. It is popular among people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The surgery reshapes your cornea to fix the refractive error and allows light to focus correctly on the retina. LASIK Refractive Surgery During LASIK […]

LASIK or Epi-LASIK? Which One Am I a Candidate for? Before you can settle on LASIK or Epi-LASIK surgery, you should first understand what both procedures entail and the differences between the two. About LASIK LASIK is among the first laser-based procedures for treating vision issues. It aims to eliminate common vision problems such as […]