How advancements in LASIK technology have improved upon patients’ visual outcomes, and the safety of the procedure. LASIK eye surgery has been performed very successfully in the U.S. since the mid to late 1990s. However, there were some shortcomings and limitations to those early LASIK procedures. Today’s technology is considerably different than in the year 2000, especially with regards to...
One of the most common questions asked by patients considering LASIK surgery is, “how long does LASIK last?” It is a common myth that the effects of LASIK can wear off over time, but that simply isn’t true. To understand the long-term effects of this vision correction procedure, it’s important to know how your eyes work and how the surgery changes your...
LASIK surgery is an outpatient surgical procedure that improves vision for patients who wear corrective lenses. The procedure, which takes only a few minutes to complete, is very effective in treating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. One of the foremost questions for many patients is, do insurance plans cover LASIK? The short answer is: Not usually. In general, the procedure is...
LASIK eye surgery is one of the safest and most effective ways to correct certain refractive vision problems. However, many patients we talk to are reluctant to have LASIK surgery due to concerns they have about the procedure. For example, many people are nervous because they’ve heard that the patient is required to be awake during the LASIK surgery; others...
Nearsightedness and farsightedness are common eye problems. These problems have traditionally been treated using eyeglasses or contact lenses. For those who don't wish to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, LASIK surgery may be an option to correct their sight. LASIK surgery has been around for a while. It's an elective, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a laser to correct...
LASIK is a vision correction procedure that uses a high-precision laser to correct a refractive error by reshaping the cornea to allow light rays to properly focus on the retina. In Houston, LASIK is a safe and popular alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses. Berkeley Eye Center is a leader in Houston LASIK treatments, including the new iDESIGN LASIK...