Is LASIK Safe During Pregnancy?
Is LASIK Safe During Pregnancy? The short answer is no — LASIK surgery is not recommended during pregnancy for several reasons, including how hormones impact the success and the effects of medications on developing babies. Whether you’re planning to get pregnant, are expecting, or you’re already a new mother, you’ll want to be informed of…
Is LASIK Safe? What You Need to Know About LASIK Safety.
Is LASIK Safe? What You Need to Know About LASIK Surgery Safety. Many people are familiar with the term LASIK surgery. It is a sight correction surgery done with the intent to correct poor vision at the source, rather than disguise poor vision symptoms with glasses or contacts. Millions of Americans have undergone LASIK surgery…
Can I Drive After Cataract Surgery?
You may be wondering how soon you can drive after laser cataract surgery and whether it’s safe. Although it’s a popular procedure, this surgery still requires a certain amount of recovery time based on the individual. Our eye doctor, Dr. Lipstock, will inform you of the process and provide you with the resources you need…
Can I get LASIK with astigmatism?
If you have astigmatism you may be wondering if LASIK surgery is an option for you. Astigmatism occurs on the front surface of the eye (also known as the cornea) and is when the cornea is oval shaped. The cornea acts as a lens. It bends (“refracts”) light rays entering the eye so they come…
Can LASIK Surgery be Deducted from my Taxes?
Despite being a medical procedure, most medical insurance policies don’t cover LASIK. As a result, many people use FSA and HSA accounts to help cover the cost of LASIK. But there is another option that may help you save money on laser eye surgery: tax deductions. Can I write off LASIK surgery on my taxes?…
Can I Use an FSA or HSA For LASIK Surgery?
One common way to pay for LASIK or other laser vision correction surgery is using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Plan (HSA). LASIK and other laser vision correction methods are considered eligible expenses for both FSAs and HSAs. If you’re planning to have LASIK within the next year, an FSA or HSA…
$250 LASIK in Richmond, Virginia – Is the Price Too Good to be True?
There are plenty of advertisements for $250 LASIK on the radio, television, and online, but they are confusing. How can these LASIK centers afford to only charge $250 for LASIK, when other LASIK centers charge well over $2,000? Learn what causes the wide price gap between different LASIK surgeries and how to qualify for $250…
LASIK After 50 – What Are the Options?
When all you have is a hammer all you see is nails. If you are over 50 seeking to get out of glasses and contacts you need to see a surgeon that has multiple tools in his or her tool box. Can I Have LASIK Surgery if I’m Over 50? Yes, but patients over 50…
Is LASIK Right for High Astigmatism?
Astigmatism exists when an irregularly shaped cornea or lens in the eye causes blurry vision. High astigmatism is a more severe form, and cause reading problems, headaches and other difficulties.
Dry Eyes and LASIK Surgery
Dry eyes is a common complaint – especially in those over age 40 and even more in postmenopausal women. With less production of natural tears, the surface of the eye becomes dry one can experience feelings of burning, irritation and foreign body sensation. Also if the cornea is dry the vision can become blurred. There…