If you’re dealing with blurry vision or feel limited by glasses or contacts, you may be considering LASIK or other corrective procedures. iDesign is an advanced eye-mapping technology that allows for a more detailed and customized approach to vision correction. At Central Florida Eye Institute in Ocala, FL, iDesign is used under the direction of Dr. Thomas L. Croley, a board-certified ophthalmologist…
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LASIK for Astigmatism: Why This Common Vision Issue Is Easier to Correct Than You Think
Astigmatism is one of the most common vision problems in the United States. Dr. Thomas Croley, who has been performing laser eye surgery in Ocala, FL for 30 years, has found LASIK to be an effective solution for many patients with astigmatism. Below, our team at Central Florida Eye Institute shares details about how LASIK can correct this…
Something You Need to Know About LASIK
Laser vision correction known as LASIK has been widely performed since the 1990s. It has helped millions of people toss their eyeglasses for many years, and continues to be one of the most popular options for vision correction available today. We frequently perform LASIK and enjoy the satisfaction on our patients’ faces when they finally…
Are You a Candidate for LASIK? Here’s How We Find Out!
Eyeglasses and contact lenses serve a very important function, there is no denying that. Without vision-correction, life is forever altered. At the same time, wearing glasses or contacts can quickly become bothersome. If you’re active, your glasses may get in the way. If you rely on glasses all day every day, they may start to…
LASIK Continues to Be an Optimal Corrective Procedure
LASIK eye surgery was initially approved by the FDA in 1999. Since that time, more than 10 million Americans have undergone this procedure. From the very beginning, LASIK offered unique benefits. From being an advanced and convenient procedure to achieving highly-satisfactory results, LASIK gives us a lot to appreciate. Here, we discuss what LASIK is…
Am I a Candidate for LASIK?
Eyeglasses and contact lenses are the two most common methods of vision correction chosen today. While they serve a purpose, each has certain limitations that can create frustration over time. How often might someone have to wipe fog off of their eyeglass lenses after opening the oven door? How many times might the contact wearer…
Is LASIK Your Best Step Toward Better Vision?
Wearing contacts or eyeglasses eventually becomes tiresome for many of the people who rely on corrective lenses. Each has certain advantages as well as disadvantages that can impact daily living. If you’ve ever lost a contact lens in the middle of a busy day, you know what we’re talking about. If you are an active…
Laser Eye Surgery: What about Driving?
The development of laser techniques has been a significant advancement for ophthalmology. Today, more people can improve eyesight and reduce their need for corrective eyeglasses or contacts thanks to laser procedures like LASIK and PRK. The prospect of life without glasses can be exciting. At the same time, laser eye surgery can feel a little…
Has Your World Become a Blur?
With age, just about everything changes – even the way we see things. We’re not talking about the change in perspective that many adults experience as they learn valuable life lessons. We’re talking about the actual way we see our physical world. Most adults aren’t surprised when they start to have trouble reading labels, or…
LASIK Eye Surgery – Get Your Vision Back
Eyesight is our most precious sense, allowing us to see the world and all its beauty. But vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism make it difficult for us to see the world as clearly as we once did. People suffering from these conditions resort to prescription glasses and contact lenses for correcting their vision.…