Why LASIK is Increasing Among Younger Adults

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LASIK laser vision correction is arguably one of the most well-known and popular elective surgeries in the world. The technique uses cutting-edge technology to access and reshape the front part of the eye, called the cornea, which is responsible for receiving and refracting the light that enters the eye. By permanently altering the cornea, it’s […]

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Can I get SMILE if I Am Not a LASIK Candidate?

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Most people have heard of LASIK laser eye surgery – a cutting-edge treatment that uses laser technology to reshape the front part of the eye so that patients can see clearly without glasses or contact lenses. Although LASIK is very successful and largely considered the most popular form of laser vision correction available, it’s not […]

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Common Laser Vision Correction Fears

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Getting laser vision correction is a big step, and unsurprisingly, many patients have concerns. In some cases, these fears are enough to prevent them from taking the leap to scheduling their procedure, but these patients could be missing out on valuable treatment that can transform their vision and their day-to-day lives. Here are some of […]

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SMILE Can Be Your Solution to Contact Lens Intolerance

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5 million Americans suffer from Contact Lens Intolerance. Are you one of them?  What is Contact Lens Intolerance? Contact Lens Intolerance (CLI) is a term used for contact lens wearers who can no longer use contacts without the side effects of eye dryness or irritation.  How Do You Know If You Have Contact Lens Intolerance? Contact […]

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Common Visual Problems

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There are several different refractive eye errors that will affect the quality of your vision. These occur because of the way that the cornea (the clear, domed lens covering the front part of the eye) focuses light as it enters the eye. For clear vision, the light needs to be refracted onto one focal point, […]

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Contact Lens Intolerance

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Contact lenses are the preferred choice of prescription eyewear for countless patients every year. However, of these people, as many as 5 million will find that they experience discomfort, persistent irritation, or dryness when they wear them. This can affect their vision as well as their quality of life. This is contact lens intolerance. What […]

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Is SMILE Laser Eye Surgery Better Than LASIK?

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Laser vision correction surgery makes it possible for some people who have refractive eye errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism to see clearly without using prescription lenses. This gives them greater flexibility and freedom when it comes to their day-to-day lives, as well as eliminating the ongoing costs of glasses or contact […]

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