In theory, LASIK eye surgery sounds great, who wouldn’t want to be rid of eye glasses and contacts forever? But, with the surgery comes a number of risks that could mess up your eyesight even worse than it was. These articles discuss the benefits, risks and not so talked about facts behind LASIK.
If you’ve struggled with astigmatism, someone has probably recommended LASIK eye surgery to you. LASIK has long been touted to be the quick-fix cure-all for a variety of refractive errors. This is definitely one way to fix your vision if you suffer from this condition, but just how effective is it? And is it safe? […]
LASIK surgery has long been touted as the fix-all for vision. If you can’t see perfectly, you may be seriously considering scheduling a consult. After all, it’s not particularly invasive, and it’s pretty commonplace. However, LASIK surgery comes with a bed of risks ranging from overcorrection to vision loss to glares and double vision. A […]
LASIK surgery is often touted as a quick and easy way to say goodbye to wearing corrective lenses forever. You may even have a few friends who swear by LASIK. Perhaps they’re pushing you to hop aboard the LASIK train too. If so, you probably learned that there is no absolute answer to the question, […]
There’s a reason glaucoma has the reputation of being the “sneak thief of sight,” as the loss of vision typically occurs over a long period. And, it’s often only detected when the disease has already become quite advanced. People suffering from glaucoma, unfortunately, don’t have many options, so they may resort to laser eye surgery, […]
If you’ve been a longtime wearer of corrective lenses, you’ve probably at least thought about getting LASIK surgery. After all, who doesn’t want their eyesight restored to near-perfect, especially when the procedure seems so quick and easy? Unfortunately, like many quick fixes, LASIK just might be too good to be true. Understanding the LASIK risks […]
What if we told you that one of the most common surgeries people undergo every day is actually really dangerous? Yes, a medical procedure touted to bring you perfect vision is actually often more of a nightmare. It’s estimated that over 800,000 people undergo LASIK eye surgery each year, but is the surgery really as […]
Do you suffer from poor vision? Tired of always having to wear your glasses? What about those times you sit down at a restaurant only to realize you forgot your glasses at home? It’s situations like these that make many people consider LASIK eye surgery. However, most of us don’t know about all the risks […]
Millions of people have laser eye surgery, like LASIK, performed to improve their vision every year. For some, the surgery is successful. Their vision improves to the point where they don’t have to wear corrective lenses any longer. For others, the surgery isn’t so successful. While maybe their vision improves slightly, it doesn’t improve enough […]
Myopia is more commonly referred to as nearsightedness. It’s a condition that makes close objects appear clear, but objects that are farther away appear blurry. This condition occurs when a person’s eyeball is too long. Or, if the cornea, which is the front covering of your eye, has an excessive curvature. So can LASIK cure […]
Many people think of celebrities as people who get the best of everything in life. But their lives are not always as wonderful as people might think. Celebrities can suffer from the same ailments and trouble as the rest of us, including common eye problems. In recent years, many celebrities have undergone LASIK eye surgery […]
