The prominence of laser eye surgery continues to rise over the past few years because of the impressive results which patients experience after going through the procedure. More importantly, the technology and procedures continue to flourish too as new advancements are being discovered by doctors and researchers. This type of eye surgery refers to any [...]
Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye disorder that affects around a quarter of the population. Those afflicted with it can only see objects that are close to the eyes; objects at a distance will appear blurred and hazy. This is a result of an error in refraction wherein the eye is unable to bend light [...]
There are different types of laser eye surgeries, contrary to what most people know and perceive. Each type of procedure differs from the other and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Most of us are familiar with the more modern forms of eye procedures like LASIK. However, it may help to know about the [...]
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) laser eye surgery has been known for helping people achieve that much desired 20/20 vision. While LASIK still remains popular and in demand, there is a new treatment that is touted to be superior to the conventional LASIK laser eye surgery. The new treatment called wavefront-guided LASIK is a customized [...]
Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye condition that allows you to see near objects clearly but objects far from you appear blurred. This occurs when the cornea has excessive curvature or when the eyeball is too long. This causes the light entering your eyes to not focus correctly. Myopia may be treated with eye glasses [...]
People undergo laser eye surgery for various reasons but the majority do it to improve their vision. A popular form of laser eye surgery is the Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis or the LASIK. LASIK has been proven to be very effective in correcting vision problems. However, the effect might not be felt immediately. It [...]
