Fast Facts: How LASIK Has Changed Early LASIK used a single data point per eye — today's iDESIGN system captures over 1,200 data points per eye Corneal flaps were originally created with a mechanical blade — Berkeley Eye Center now uses the bladeless 5th Generation iFS® femtosecond laser at all laser centers Modern iris registration locks in the laser's alignment...
Fast Facts: How Long LASIK Lasts LASIK permanently reshapes the cornea — the correction itself does not wear off Over 90% of LASIK patients maintain their results for 10+ years without any additional correction Age-related vision changes like presbyopia (reading vision loss after 40) are caused by the lens, not the cornea — LASIK doesn't cause or accelerate these changes...
Fast Facts: LASIK and Insurance Coverage Most medical and vision insurance plans classify LASIK as elective and do not cover the cost Some vision plans (VSP, EyeMed, Humana Vision) offer a member discount of $100-$500 off LASIK LASIK is fully eligible for FSA and HSA payment — one of the best ways to reduce your out-of-pocket cost Berkeley Eye Center...
Quick Facts: Blinking and Movement During LASIK A speculum device holds your eyelids open throughout the procedure — blinking is not possible during the laser treatment Numbing drops suppress the blink reflex before the speculum is placed Berkeley Eye Center's laser tracks your eye movement 1,000 times per second using ActiveTrak 3D motion tracking If you sneeze, cough, or move...
The term “cataract” refers to a condition in which the naturally clear lens of the eye gradually becomes clouded and opaque. Proteins in the eye’s natural lens clump together to form these cloudy areas. This interferes with light passing through the eye’s lens to the retina. Cataracts can affect people of all ages, although they occur the most often in...
Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. With a little tender loving care, you can enjoy a lifetime of healthy vision. Here are a few simple things you can do to help protect and preserve your eye sight: Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle Your lifestyle has a big impact on your health. Maintaining...
Dry eye is one of the most common reasons that patients seek an appointment with an eye doctor, whether they know it or not. Dry eye bothers nearly everyone at some point in their life. Possible symptoms of dry eye may include the following: Redness Eye pain Pressure sensation Burning or stinging Blurry vision Despite the seeming contradiction, excessive tearing...