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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Blog at Eye Surgery USAFriday, February 27, 2009My Eyesight is Great - Why Do I Need an Exam?
A complete eye exam is more than just updating your prescription for glasses or contacts. Your eye examination by an ophthalmologist consists of a series of tests to assess the overall health of your eyes. Your doctor also checks for eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataract, diabetes, hypertension, retinal detachments, etc. The health and well-being of your eye is nothing to neglect. Even when your eyes 'appear' to be healthy and normal, your ophthalmologist can see conditions before they are evident to you. In this way, a routine examination by a qualified professional can be the difference between preventative care and major treatments. Answer provided by Shobha Tandon, MD of Union City, CA Click here to send an email to Shobha Tandon, MD Labels: Dr. Shobha Tandon, eye exam, preventative eye examinations
Thursday, February 26, 2009Retinal Diseases
The retina is a thin sheet of nerve tissue in the back of the eye where light rays are focused and transmitted to the brain. The vitreous is a gel-like substance that fills the eye and is connected to the retina, optic nerve and many blood vessels. Problems with the retina and vitreous -- including retinal tear and detachment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, infection and trauma -- can lead to vision loss and blindness. Early detection and treatment are critical in correcting problems before vision is lost or preventing further deterioration from occurring. Learn more about Retinal Diseases on Dr. Gonzalez's Eye Surgery USA FAQ page Thanks for visiting Eye Surgery USA! Labels: Retinal Diseases
Wednesday, February 25, 2009Guidelines For Quality LASIK Treatment
A few Important tips from LASIK Eye Correction Surgeon Robert K. Maloney, MD of Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Maloney reminds those seeking eye correction surgery not to be fooled by fancy advertisements about a particular laser center. It's important to choose the doctor and not the laser center. Finding out which doctor will perform the actual procedure should be a priority, along with discovering the doctor's qualifications. The doctor should have at least 5,000 LASIK surgeries under his or her belt. What a doctor doesn't know, can and will hurt you. It's also important that you know the doctor's surgery complication rates. Dr. Maloney stresses that if they don't tell you, it's time to find another doctor. Top surgeons have a 3 in 1,000 complication rate. Read more tips from Dr. Maloney at Eye Surgery USA. Labels: Dr. Robert Maloney, Los Angeles LASIK Surgeon
Tuesday, February 24, 2009Discover the Miracle of Cataract Surgery
Do you suffer from cataracts? Feel like you're too young to have cataracts, but your doctor wants you to be tested? Here is some helpful information on what cataracts are and the options available today for living cataract free: A cataract is a clouding (usually gradual) of the eye's natural lens. Most adults over age 60 have symptoms of cataracts, but they can effect adults as young as 55 or younger. A cataract can be the reason sharp images become blurred, or seeing things at night is more difficult. It may also be why the eyeglasses or contact lenses that used to help you read, or do other simple tasks, no longer seem to help. More than a million cataract operations will be performed nationwide this year alone. What are the symptoms of a cataract? Because the cloudy lens allows less light to reach the retina, distance and/or reading vision is often fuzzy and indistinct through the affected eye. Other key symptoms of cataracts:
If you'd like more information on cataracts, such as corrective surgery options and how you can get diagnosed by a local Board Certified Corrective Eye Surgeon, Click Here. Labels: Cataract Surgery, cataract symptoms, Find Lasik Surgeon
Monday, February 23, 2009When is LASIK NOT for me?
You are probably NOT a good candidate for refractive surgery if: You are not a risk taker. Certain complications are unavoidable in a percentage of patients, and there are no long-term data available for current procedures. It will jeopardize your career. Some jobs prohibit certain refractive procedures. Be sure to check with your employer/professional society/military service before undergoing any procedure. Cost is an issue. Most medical insurance will not pay for refractive surgery. Although the cost is coming down, it is still significant. This article is provided by the FDA and hosted on Eye Surgery USA. Visit Eye Surgery USA to read more of this article. Labels: Blade-Less LASIK
Friday, February 20, 2009Is Corrective Eye Surgery for You?
Do you remember when your eyesight began to fall out of focus and how frustrating it was not being able to see what you once could? Do you remember the relief and joy you felt when you got your first pair of glasses? Corrective Eye Surgery can offer the same sense of joy and relief without the glasses! Consider some of the advantages of Corrective Eye Surgery:
Some of the more popular procedures include LASIK, LASEK / E-LASIK, Epi-LASIK, Wavefront LASIK, IntraLase and PRK Laser Surgery. Check out Eye Surgery USA, the source for more helpful information on which eye surgery procedure might be best for you and to find an expert Eye Surgeon in your area! Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, eye correction surgery, laser eye surgery procedures, vision correction
Thursday, February 19, 2009Find A Certified Eye Surgeon on Eye Surgery USA
Not sure where to find an eye surgeon? A good place to start is the Eye Surgery USA homepage. There you'll find the Featured Surgeon section. All of our Eye Surgeons are certified, qualified and experienced Corrective Eye Surgeons and one just might be in your area. Our Eye Surgeons are screened before they are able to join Eye Surgery USA for quality and excellence so you can be assured that you won't be disappointed with the service they provide. In fact, if you read the Eye Surgeon's testimonials, you'll know for sure that you're going to the right place. Make Eye Surgery USA your stop for finding excellent Eye Surgeons, whether you need LASIK, PRK, Wavefront LASIK and Custom LASIK, Eye Surgery USA is here to point you in the right direction. Labels: Find Lasik Surgeon, laser eye surgery procedures
Wednesday, February 18, 2009How Does the IntraLase Method Work?
The IntraLase Method uses tiny, rapid pulses of laser light to create your corneal flap instead of using a metal blade during the first step of LASIK. Each pulse of light passes through the top layers of your cornea and forms a microscopic bubble at a specific depth and position within your eye that is determined by the doctor. The IntraLase laser moves back and forth across your eye, creating a uniform layer of bubbles just beneath your corneal surface. Just prior to applying laser vision correction, the doctor creates your corneal flap by gently separating the tissue where these bubbles have formed. The corneal flap is then folded back so the doctor can perform the second step of your LASIK treatment. For more information on LASIK and the IntraLase Method, please check out the resources available at Eye Surgery USA. Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, corneal flap, IntraLase
Tuesday, February 17, 2009Why Are There Different Kinds of LASIK?
When conventional LASIK was first developed in the 1990's, it was capable of delivering good enough vision for most people to pass a driver's exam without corrective lenses (20/40). Many of these people were fortunate enough to get an exceptional result of 20/20, but the baseline expectation was 20/40. Technological advances in Wavefront guided LASIK and femtosecond laser flap creation have raised the bar so that 20/20 is now the baseline expectation and 20/16 or better is the goal. Answer provided by Jamie M. Monroe, MD of Orem, UT Click here to send an email to Jamie M. Monroe, MD Get your Corrective Eye Surgery questions answered at Eye Surgery USA! Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, dr. jamie monroe, Wavefront LASIK
Monday, February 16, 2009Eye Surgery USA Offers LASIK GlossaryHave you been searching the Internet for high quality, experienced LASIK eye surgeons in your area? If so, then you've probably come across terms and words that you don't recognize. What is keratectomy? What is the Vitreous Humor? What's the big deal about LASIK, anyway? Look no further! Eye Surgery USA has developed a free, user-friendly glossary of laser eye surgery terms to help potential patients get through the unfamiliar eye surgery jargon. Eye Surgery USA is your ultimate resource for certified and qualified eye surgeons in your area. Labels: glossary of LASIK terms, LASIK Glossary
Friday, February 13, 2009What Are Cataracts?
The lens of the eye, located in the front of the eye, is usually clear. A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens, which literally 'clouds' vision and makes seeing difficult. There is no pain associated with the condition, however there are other symptoms, including:
For people who are significantly affected by cataracts, lens replacement surgery may be recommended. During cataract surgery, the most common surgical procedure in the country, the lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one called an intraocular lens or IOL. Answer provided by William L. Gonzalez, M.D. of Bowie, MD Click here to send an email to William L. Gonzalez, M.D. Labels: Cataract Surgery, cataracts, lens replacement surgery
Thursday, February 12, 2009How Long Does the LASIK Procedure Last?Depending on how much preparation time is required and the type of procedure involved, the LASIK procedure itself typically only takes a few minutes per eye. However, there's also a lot of preparation that goes into setting up your eyes for the actual laser refractive surgery, so in most cases it takes about an hour for both eyes. LASIK is relatively quick and virtually pain free. It's no wonder it's become one of the fastest and safest medical procedures today. Are you thinking of getting refractive surgery? Is LASIK in your future? If so, be sure to visit Eye Surgery USA today and search for the best Laser Eye Surgeon near you! Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, Find Lasik Surgeon, laser refractive surgery
Wednesday, February 11, 2009Eye Surgeon Consultation Checklist
Sometimes, it's hard to remember every question you may have about your eyesight and vision correction surgery. This is a short list of important questions to ask and areas of concern to cover with your eye care professional at your initial consultation. When you call to schedule an appointment with the eye doctor:
Before your examination, be sure to prepare:
Be sure to bring to your consultation:
Eye Surgery USA is your ultimate resource for information on eye correction surgery and searching for the best eye correction surgeons in your area. Labels: cataracts, Glaucoma, macular degeneration, vision correction
Tuesday, February 10, 2009Get Answers to Your Eye Surgery QuestionsEye Surgery USA is your ultimate resource for up-to-date information on Eye Surgery techniques and innovations such as LASIK, IntraLace and Wavefront LASIK. If you're thinking of corrective eye surgery, you'll need to find a LASIK surgeon that is qualified, experienced and in your area. Eye Surgery USA also offers 'Ask An Expert,' an online question and answer tool where you get answers to your eye surgery questions from board certified eye doctors. All of our featured eye doctors are board certified, experienced and qualified beyond the industry standards. They are, simply, the best eye doctors in the industry today. Search with confidence. Get your questions answered. Find qualified corrective eye surgeons in your area. Thanks for visiting Eye Surgeon USA! Labels: ask an expert, Blade-Less LASIK, Find Lasik Surgeon, Wavefront LASIK
Monday, February 9, 2009Finance Your Eye Correction Surgery - Now!Financing has long been the way to get the things you want now, and pay for them later. And as long as financing is undertaken responsibly, it can be the answer to many dreams and prayers. Especially when it comes to your eyesight. There are many people out there who would stop wearing glasses or contacts in a heart beat, if only they had the financial resources to pay for the LASIK surgery. Eye Surgery USA is now offering eye correction surgery financing to those that qualify. Although numerous medical financing companies use the application process to commit you to financing, we at Eye Surgery USA do not do that in any way. As a patient, the last thing you need is to feel additional pressure for such a huge personal decision. Rather, by simply applying for the loan it allows you, as the patient, to have a good understanding of exactly what your financial possibilities are. Check out the possibilities by applying online. It's fast. It's easy. Labels: eye correction surgery financing, Eye Surgery Financing, lasik financing
Friday, February 6, 2009How Much Does LASIK Cost?
 A big factor in deciding whether or not you get LASIK could be the price. Although there is no standard, it's not like a product with an MSRP or a list price, there does seem to be a trend in how much LASIK should be.On average, LASIK procedures cost about $1,350 per eye. Some specials may advertise $999 per eye, or even $1000 off of a procedure. And there are even reports of specials as low as $299 per eye. But people should be weary about an advertisement that goes far lower than the "going rate." What it all comes down to is the doctor and the procedure performed. Doctors with more experience will charge as high as $3,000 per eye, but with that price you get the peace of mind that the surgeon is experienced with all different types of procedures and thousands of surgeries. Also keep in mind that regular LASIK costs less than custom or Wavefront LASIK and some of the other procedures involve more mechanical instruments and precision handling. Some clinics also charge acuity plans that will cover later surgeries if need be. To be safe, bid with the idea of "Not Too Much, Not Too Little" in mind. Just because a doctor charges $2,900 an eye doesn't mean he's the best doctor and paying too little may mean you're getting an inexperienced doctor that may end in bad results. The best way to find your best deal is to look for yourself. Use Eye Surgery USA to do the research to find the best corrective eye surgeons in your area. Visit Eye Surgery USA and find the perfect Eye Surgeon for your LASIK procedure today! Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, Laser Eye Surgery Costs
Thursday, February 5, 2009Glossary of LASIK Terms
LASIK GlossaryWe at Eye Surgery USA understand how some of the LASIK jargon can be quite confusing or difficult to understand, which is why we provide a free glossary of LASIK terms. Discover the meanings to such common ophthalmology terms like PRK, Inflammation, Myopia and much more. Our intention is to give you as many tools and resources as possible to assist you in your search for the best eye surgeons in your area. Click here to visit our LASIK Glossary today! Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, Find Lasik Surgeon, LASIK Glossary
Wednesday, February 4, 2009Boston LASIK Surgery
 If you're in the Boston, Wellesley or Brookline, MA areas and you're thinking of finally giving up on your glasses or contact lenses for LASIK, check out the vision correction practice of Dr. Ernest W. Kornmehl.Boston LASIK / Corneal specialist, Dr. Kornmehl is internationally renown for his skill as a LASIK specialist and has been trusted by the Boston community to deliver crystal clear results for over 20 years. Impeccable education and unequalled attention to detail has made Dr. Kornmehl one of the most sought-after ophthalmologists in the world. But, don't take our word for it. One of Dr. Kornmehl's patients offered this testimonial after his LASIK eye correction surgery: I have worn contact lenses for the last 20 years (-4.75 w/ astigmatism most recently). During this time, I have had numerous problems with them but would tolerate the discomfort rather than wear glasses. I finally decided that laser surgery would be my only option. Labels: Boston Laser Eye Surgeon, Boston LASIK
Tuesday, February 3, 2009Seattle LASIK Dr. Mark Walker Patient TestimonialsIf you're in the Seattle, Renton, Pasco or Portland areas and you need a highly qualified, experienced eye correction surgeon who performs LASIK, PRK and Wavefront procedures, then look no further than Dr. Mark Walker and Restore Vision Centers, the Pacific Northwest's leading laser eye surgery professionals. Recently, a patient of Dr. Walker's had this to say about the results of his eye correction surgery: Three of the great miracles in my life have been the birth of my daughter, the '69 Mets, and the vision that I have been given by Restore Vision Centers. I only wish that Restore Vision Centers would have happened first so that I would have seen the other two better.Visit Dr. Walker's professional profile to read more patient testimonials and contact the Restore Vision Center nearest you to schedule a personalized consultation to 'see' again the possibilities available to you. Thanks for visiting Eye Surgery USA, the Source for Corrective Eye Surgery! Labels: dr. mark walker, pacific northwest laser eye surgery, Patient Testimonials, Seattle Laser Eye Surgeon
Monday, February 2, 2009Quick Treatment, Quicker Recovery
With your eyes under a laser and knife and being able to "see" the procedure happen, it can be quite frightening to think about how the procedure will pan out. Luckily, the actual laser treatment only takes about 15-40 seconds - depending on the degree of vision correction needed. When the procedure is done, you'll most likely start to see improvement in about 3-5 days. In most cases people go back to work the day after the procedure. If you want to know more about LASIK and other Laser Eye Surgery procedures, visit Eye Surgery USA today. Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, laser eye surgery procedures
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