Astigmatism is a visual imperfection that occurs when the cornea, the clear front layer of the eye (the lens, the inner part of the eye responsible for focusing) has an abnormal curvature. These 2 types are known as corneal astigmatism and lenticular astigmatism. A normal eye is evenly rounded but with astigmatism the eye can…
Can You Use Your FSA/HSA for LASIK?
Everything these days is more expensive than it used to be. Common household items and every day necessities continue to rise in price. As you manage your finances, inevitably some sort of cost will arise that makes you question whether you will have to pay for the service out of pocket or if there are…
What are the vision requirements for LASIK
Considering LASIK eye surgery? LASIK is a corrective surgery for refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. An increasingly popular procedure for people who want to improve their vision without the use of glasses or contacts, it’s estimated that over 700,000 people undergo LASIK annually. With a success rate over 95%, LASIK is an…
What age is best for LASIK
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, LASIK for short, is a laser-assisted procedure to correct common refractive errors of the eye. For those who cannot or would prefer not to wear glasses or contacts, LASIK is a life-altering surgery that returns vision impairments to normal. What age is best for LASIK? LASIK is a surgical procedure to…
Will Post Cataract Surgery Be Painful and Require Further Treatment?
While every surgical recovery differs, most patients do not feel any discomfort or pain post cataract surgery. However, minimal swelling and redness after surgery is normal. Although many patients have concerns if post cataract surgery will be painful and require further treatment, it is often the do’s and don’ts of the necessary rest required after…