Are you struggling to come up with the perfect gift for the person that has everything? Do you want to give them something they will actually use on a daily basis, and not something they will throw in a closet and forget about after the holidays have passed? If you have a loved one who relies on glasses or contacts to see clearly, you might want to consider giving them the gift of LASIK with the team at Laser Eye Center. No other gift will impact their lives as much as the gift of clear, independent vision! The Gift that Keeps on Giving Why will your loved one cherish the…

If you’ve decided to pursue independence from glasses or contacts with laser vision correction, the next step is deciding which procedure is right for your needs. You have several options, including LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis) and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction). At Laser Eye Center, our primary focus is achieving the best possible visual outcomes for our patients. We believe that LASIK is infinitely superior to SMILE not only in terms of visual results but also safety and accuracy. In this post, we break down the reasons why we prefer LASIK to SMILE.

Glasses and contacts can give you the adequately clear vision you need for daily life, but they come with many drawbacks. Whether you’ve worn glasses or contacts since you were young or are having trouble with your vision for the first time, you should know there is another option available for vision correction that is safe, hassle free and permanent. LASIK surgery gives you clear, independent, and high-quality vision without the limitations and inconveniences of glasses and contacts. Read on as the team at Laser Eye Center explains why we feel LASIK is a better option than the handicap of glasses or contacts. No Concerns about Losing, Breaking or Forgetting…

A lot has changed in the years since LASIK’s infancy. The technology used in the early days of LASIK was nowhere near as advanced as what we use today to improve our patients’ vision. At Laser Eye Center, we have always believed in the importance of technology, and by staying at the forefront of technological improvements, we can offer our patients the very best solutions for vision correction. What Is “Modern LASIK?” Modern LASIK refers to the combination of (i) topography-guided and (ii) all-laser, bladeless LASIK. The result is a treatment that is faster, safer and more precise than ever.   Customized to each eye, the likeliness of side effects is…

Although there is no “perfect age” for LASIK surgery, many people choose to take advantage of the vision correction procedure early in life. In fact, over half of all LASIK procedures are performed on adults under the age of 30. Take a moment to learn why your 20s and 30s are a perfect time to have LASIK.

LASIK is one of the safest and most effective procedures the field of ophthalmology has ever seen. When performed by the experienced, qualified surgeons at Laser Eye Center™, who use the latest, best-in-class technology, the procedure can give you clearer, sharper vision than you thought possible.  If you are on the fence about having LASIK, we want to share some of the comments that we frequently hear from our patients about the surgery.

Excimer laser technology has played a fundamental role in catapulting LASIK to the prominent position it now occupies in the world of vision correction. Prior to the development of the laser, surgeons corrected refractive errors by reshaping the cornea with traditional surgical tools like microkeratomes (blades) and cryolathes. But these procedures had frequent complications and inconsistent outcomes. Thanks to the advent of the excimer laser, LASIK is now one of the safest and most popular surgical procedures performed around the world. The technology continues to advance, making laser eye surgery more precise, predictable and effective than ever.

LASIK is a commonly misunderstood procedure. With so much information available in the Digital Age, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. The technology has had many iterations over the last 20 years, advancing by leaps and bounds as we arrive at the apex of technology development and success! To help set the record straight, five common misconceptions about LASIK are laid to rest by the LASIK surgeons at Laser Eye Center™. This information should help you make the decision to have the life-changing procedure!

Astigmatism is a common abnormality of the cornea. Instead of being round in shape, similar to a basketball, a cornea with astigmatism is oblong and shaped like a football. It may be asymmetrical, or curved more in one direction than the other. If you have astigmatism, it may appear as though you are looking into a distorted “fun house” mirror as vision may be blurry or distorted in some areas and sharp in other areas. The reason for this is that the abnormal shape of the cornea prevents light entering the eye from properly focusing on the retina. In addition, fine print may be blurry, or you might need to…

Group buying sites like Groupon and Living Social offer thousands of amazing deals on all kinds of consumer goods and services. You can find deep discounts on everything from meals to vacations to diamond jewelry. However, the team at Laser Eye Center agrees that one thing you should never buy on the basis of a discounted price, such as through Groupon or Living Social, is medical care — especially laser eye surgery. You certainly wouldn’t look for a new gynecologist or heart surgeon on Groupon or Living Social; instead you would probably ask a loved one, trusted friend or your primary care doctor for a recommendation. Upon receiving recommendations, you…