LASIK is a revolutionary refractive surgery that helps address vision conditions like hyperopia and myopia. It also serves as a legitimate cure for astigmatism. With its exceptionally high success rate, many people have turned to LASIK for crystal clear vision. If you have specific issues with your vision that you are looking to address, LASIK could…
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LASIK Side Effects You Should Know
Patients who visit Central Florida Eye Institute can expect to receive care that is catered to their needs and preferences. We take great pride in achieving optimal outcomes, which stems from taking time with each person to discuss the ins and outs of their proposed treatment plan. Studies have shown that patients who are the…
We can Design the Ideal Vision for You
If you’ve worn contacts or glasses for a while, you may imagine what it would feel like to see clearly without them. Laser vision correction has been a popular treatment choice for many years. Over time, even that technology has improved. Where laser vision correction once addressed a small selection of vision problems, the use…
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…
Technology and LASIK
LASIK eye surgery was one of the most technological advances to occur in ophthalmology at its time. It is interesting how one of the primary questions that patients have before they undergo this procedure is how long they may be away from the technologies they use on a daily basis. There’s no denying that we…
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…