7 Things to look for in a surgeon prior to Your LASIK I have seen firsthand thousands of lives positively changed by vision correction surgery. The technology available today is nothing short of miraculous. Among these procedures, LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most common form of laser eye surgery and patients with nearsightedness …
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), also known as Custom Lens Replacement (CLR), is a precise and long-lasting solution for age-related vision changes caused by aging in the eye’s natural lens. Patients who have undergone RLE eye surgery describe it as “turning back the clock,” because they no longer need reading glasses. It restores their youthful vision and prevents …
At Waite Vision, we are committed to collaborative learning and continuing education. Aaron Waite, MD, recently partnered with Greg Parkhurst, MD, a leading San Antonio LASIK surgeon, in a co-learning experience at Parkhurst NuVision “LASIK Eye Surgery San Antonio” where each surgeon shared their knowledge and expertise. Both surgeons are part of the Refractive Surgery …
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LASIK laser vision correction surgery is one of the best investments you will ever make. LASIK was created for people with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism. The freedom from glasses and contacts that patients experience after LASIK is simply priceless! When deciding to have LASIK surgery, patients often ask what the recovery process is …
Keratoconus is an eye condition that thins the cornea (the front clear part of the eye) and causes it to lose the normal curved shape, making a cone-like shape. The cornea is responsible for focusing most of the light that enters the eye. When the cornea is distorted from keratoconus, the vision suffers. It would …
What is Astigmatism? The idea that astigmatism cannot be corrected with LASIK laser eye surgery is one of the most prevalent myths concerning laser vision correction. In fact, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most popular method for treating astigmatism and nearsightedness (myopia). This misinformation may have deterred thousands of people with astigmatism from …
How long does LASIK Last? When deciding to undergo LASIK, a laser vision correction procedure, many of our patients ask how long does LASIK last, or in other words, is LASIK permanent? The short answer to “is LASIK surgery permanent” is yes. LASIK is permanent. We do need to go into it with a bit …
‘How much does LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery cost’ is a frequent question prospective patients ask when making the decision to have a LASIK procedure. The answer to this question may be more complex than it first seems. While better vision and the freedom from contact lenses and glasses is priceless, we know …
