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How Do I Decide If LASIK Is Right For Me?
by crm-admin | June 24, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Deciding if LASIK surgery is right for you can be a difficult decision. There are many factors to consider, from the cost of the procedure to how comfortable you feel about undergoing surgery. In this post, we'll discuss some of the key things to think about when making your decision. So, if you're considering having LASIK surgery, read on for...

What Questions Should I Ask About LASIK Surgery?
by crm-admin | May 23, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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If you’ve considered having laser eye surgery, then it’s likely that you have many questions. A Houston LASIK surgeon is the best person to answer these thoroughly. But what should you ask when you go to that consultation? Here are answers to some of the most important questions you'll want to ask about LASIK surgery, as well as some ideas on what...

What Is the Best Age to Get LASIK?
by crm-admin | May 11, 2022 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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When considering options for vision correction, many patients may feel that they are either too young or too old to consider having Houston LASIK surgery. One of the most common questions we are asked is, "What is the best age to get LASIK?" or "Am I too old for LASIK?" Current technology allows laser eye surgeons the ability to perform...

Eye Care Expenses You Can Use Your FSA Funds For Before the Year’s End
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 16, 2021 | Cataracts, Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire at the end of every calendar year. Because the funds don't roll over into the next year, you'll lose whatever money was left in the account if you don’t use it. So if you have funds remaining in your FSA account, eye care expenses are a great way to use those benefits before they...

Do I Need LASIK Enhancement Surgery?
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 22, 2021 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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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...

Can You Blink During LASIK?
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 8, 2021 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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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...

LASIK Advancements: Surgery Today Versus 20 Years Ago
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 19, 2020 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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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...

Don’t Fear the LASIK Procedure
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 8, 2020 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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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...

How Long Does the LASIK Surgery Recovery Process Take?
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 8, 2018 | Frequently Asked Questions, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Have you been thinking about getting LASIK surgery in Houston? For most people with refractive vision disorders, LASIK (short for Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) surgery provides a safe, effective alternative to wearing corrective glasses or contact lenses. The ophthalmologists at Berkeley Eye Center have performed thousands of successful procedures over the past 20 years, and one of the most common concerns our patients...