Skip to main menu Skip to main content Skip to footer
Manhattan LASIK Center logo
Call Us Today
(212) 759-9617 Manhattan
(201) 843-3861 Paramus, NJ
(516) 461-2300 Roslyn, NY
(914) 416-6800 Westchester, NY
Text us

Text Us

(917) 920-0589
FREE Virtual Consultation
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Center
    • Our Mission
    • Our Surgeons
    • Technology
    • FAQs
  • Procedures
    • Procedures
    • ZEISS SMILE
    • LASIK Eye Surgery
    • Ultra-Thin Flap Bladeless LASIK with Zeiss Visumax FS 500
    • EVO ICL
    • Keratopigmentation
    • PRK, LASEK, Epi-LASIK
    • Monovision
    • Post-Procedure Care Instructions
  • Financing
    • Financing Options
    • Insurance Discounts
    • Cost of LASIK
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Health Savings Account
    • Pricing Calculator
  • Resources
    • Partnering Doctors
    • Blog
    • MLC Patient Guide
    • LASIK Self-Test
    • LASIK Webinar
    • SMILE Webinar
    • Our Brochure
    • MLC Virtual Tour
    • SMILE Brochures
  • Testimonials
    • Reviews
    • Video Testimonials
  • Locations
    • Manhattan, NYC
    • Roslyn, NY
    • Paramus, NJ
    • Westchester, NY
(212) 759-9617
Manhattan
(201) 843-3861
Paramus, NJ
(516) 461-2300
Roslyn, NY
(914) 416-6800
Westchester, NY
x

Blog

Home » Blog

Ectasia

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

Progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea.

Read More

Endothelium

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

The cornea’s inner layer of cells

Read More

Epithelial ingrowth

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

A difficulty of LASIK in which epithelial cells (cellular tissue that shields the outside of body surfaces, including the outer of the cornea) grow underside the corneal flap.

Read More

Epithelium or epithelial layer

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

Cellular tissue that shelters the outside of body surfaces, including the exterior of the cornea (the clear outer covering of the eye).

Read More

Eye Motility Exam

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

An eye motility examination is executed on patients to examine if their eye’s muscles or nerve supply have any complications.

Read More

Flap & Zap

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

Slang terminology for LASIK

Read More

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

An employer-sponsored advantage that allows you to pay for entitled medical expenses, such as LASIK, on a pre-tax basis.

Read More

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

An employer-funded scheme that will compensate employees for out-of-pocket medical expenditures not covered by the company’s standard insurance plan.

Read More

Higher order aberrations

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

More complicated abnormalities of the eye that can cause vision issues such as problems seeing at night, glare, halos, starbursts or double vision.

Read More

Intraocular pressure

Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

Pressure formed within the human eye because of the stress among the fluid inside the eye and the eye.

Read More

Previous 1 … 37 38 39 … 57 Next

Search Our Blog

Recent Posts

What to Know About SMILE Eye Surgery and Recovery
What is the Best Laser Eye Surgery for 2025?
Top 10 Myths and Facts About Laser Eye Surgery
How Long Does It Take to Recover from LASIK?
What is the Cost of LASIK, and Is It Covered By Insurance?

Quick Links

Procedures
Our Surgeons
Technology
Financing
Video Testimonials

Our Locations

Manhattan, NYC
Roslyn, NY
Paramus, NJ
Westchester, NY

Schedule your FREE Virtual Consultation

Schedule Now
Manhattan LASIK Center logo

Call Us

(212) 759-9617 (201) 843-3861 (516) 461-2300 (914) 416-6800

Text Us

(917) 920-0589

Extended Phone Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday

9:00am - 12:00pm

Contact Us!

How Can We Help You Today?

Contact Us
Captcha validation failed. If you are not a robot then please try again.
Back To Top Find Your Location

Privacy Policy | © 2025 Manhattan LASIK Center. All rights reserved.

The material contained on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider.

If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (212) 759-9617 .

Accessibility Disclaimer

WARNING: Internet Explorer does not support modern web standards. This site may not function correctly on this browser and is best viewed on Chrome, Firefox or Edge browsers. Learn More.