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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Blog at Eye Surgery USASaturday, October 31, 2009Computer Vision Syndrome 101For many of us who use the computer often, we have to be sure that our eyes are still in good shape as we go about our daily lives. For many students, and professionals, computer use is prevalent from 2 to 6 hours a day. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a very real problem for many people who spend hours daily in front of a computer screen. Sometimes, simply rearranging your work environment to create better ergonomics is all you may need to do to reduce eye strain and other vision problems related to CVS. In some cases, a good pair of computer eyeglasses may help you see better at just the right distance range needed for viewing a computer screen. Labels: eye care
Friday, October 30, 2009Six Guidelines For LASIK SurgeryLaser eye surgery isn't for everyone. here are six general guidelines for determining if LASIK or PRK is for you. - You may also obtain a personalized evaluation of your candidacy for LASIK through our online LASIK screening.- Your eyes must be healthy. If you have any condition that can affect how your eyes respond to surgery or heal afterwards, you must wait until that condition is resolved. -You must be an adult. By law, certain procedures require you to be 18; others, 21. Younger patients can be treated as an exception. - You must have stable vision for at least a year. Many young adults experience changes in their eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions in the teenage years. Vision stabilizes most often sometime in their 20s. Usually, it is nearsightedness gradually becoming worse, but there may be other changes as well. They are not good candidates until their eyes have "settled down" into one prescription. - Your doctor can tell you whether your prescription is stable. Labels: LASIK Surgery
Thursday, October 29, 2009The Basics of Lasik SurgeryToday we will break down the basics of LASIK eye surgery, answering the who, whats and when's about the procedure. For those interested in the surgery I hope this post will provide you with a basic understanding of the processes behind the procedures. LASIK eye surgery is a treatment that reshapes the cornea in order to produce clear vision.Used to correct refractive errors, the LASIK refractive eye surgery procedure can treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism, and reduce patients’ dependency on contact lenses and glasses. Because refractive errors impede the focusing ability of the eye, patients who suffer from these conditions experience blurred vision. LASIK eye surgery provides these individuals with an effective treatment option, where a predetermined amount of corneal tissue is removed. This reshaping of the cornea improves the eye’s focusing power and enhances patients’ visual acuity. Labels: LASIK Surgery
Wednesday, October 28, 2009Six Guidelines For LASIK SurgeryLaser eye surgery isn't for everyone. here are six general guidelines for determining if LASIK or PRK is for you. - You may also obtain a personalized evaluation of your candidacy for LASIK through our online LASIK screening. - Your eyes must be healthy. If you have any condition that can affect how your eyes respond to surgery or heal afterwards, you must wait until that condition is resolved. - You must be an adult. By law, certain procedures require you to be 18; others, 21. Younger patients can be treated as an exception. - You must have stable vision for at least a year. Many young adults experience changes in their eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions in the teenage years. Vision stabilizes most often sometime in their 20s. Usually, it is nearsightedness gradually becoming worse, but there may be other changes as well. They are not good candidates until their eyes have "settled down" into one prescription. Your doctor can tell you whether your prescription is stable. Labels: LASIK Surgery
What Is Lasik SurgeryFor those that have maybe heard something about LASIK but have yet to fully delve into the process, this post might be for you. LASIK is an ambulatory procedure; you walk into the surgery center, have the procedure and walk out again. In fact, the actual surgery usually takes less than five minutes, and you're awake the whole time. Occasionally, the surgeon will give a mild oral sedative beforehand. Even though the procedure is relatively quick, this does not minimize the importance of having it performed by a highly skilled surgeon with proper equipment because LASIK is a very delicate procedure. You also should have someone accompany you to drive you back home afterward. Make sure you find a highly trained surgeon to perform the procedure, or else you may end up with worse eyesight than you started with.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009Prices For Lasik Surgery ProceduresLasik surgery has been rising in popularity over the years. One of the best ways to correct vision, Lasik surgery has become a valid and popular method for corrective surgery. Although a fantastic surgical procedure, the surgery does have its costs. Provided below is an account of some of the prices you can expect to pay for the Lasik surgery. All prices are on average: $2,140 for all laser-based vision correction procedures (including LASIK) in which a single price is quoted. $1,748 for non-customized LASIK using a bladed instrument (microkeratome) and excimer lasers that are not guided by wavefront analysis. $2,314 for wavefront-guided LASIK using a laser-created flap. Hopefully these prices will help you better budget for Lasik surgery to enable you to receive the eye sight you've always desired. Labels: lasik surgery prices
Wednesday, October 21, 2009Eye Surgery Online Resource - Corrective Eye SurgeryEye Surgery USA is your ultimate resource for Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK / LASEK Surgery and the highly qualified, experienced Licensed Eye Correction Specialists who perform them. At Eye Surgery USA, you can find an Eye Correction Specialist in your area, learn more about eye diseases and the treatments available, information on the latest technologies and advances in techniques and much, much more. Find a LASIK Surgeon in your area. Read helpful articles written by Eye Surgeons featured on Eye Surgery USA. Research the latest advances in Eye Correction treatments. Thanks for visiting Eye Surgery USA! Labels: corrective eye technology, eye correction surgery
Tuesday, October 20, 2009LASIK Terms Defined - Eye Correction 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
LASIK Explained
 LASIK is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that reduces and in most cases eliminates the dependency on vision assisted appliances such as glasses and contact lenses.LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A knife, called a microkeratome, is used to cut a flap in the cornea. The flap is folded back revealing the stroma or the middle section of the cornea. Pulses from a computer-controlled laser cut a portion of the stroma and the flap of the cornea is replaced. There are other techniques related to LASIK, some that do not involve cutting. Labels: Blade-Less LASIK
Friday, October 16, 2009Who can benefit from vision correction surgery?
People with most common vision disorders can be treated effectively by laser eye surgical procedures. Common disorders include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia (age-related trouble focusing) and astigmatism. Am I a candidate for vision correction surgery? Possibly. Most people who wear corrective glasses or contact lenses may be suitable candidates. A thorough evaluation by a vision care expert is necessary to determine your suitability. Careful assessment of your overall eye health must be performed before any decision can be made regarding your treatment. These answers provided by Paul J. Dougherty, MD of Los Angeles, CA Click here to send an email to Paul J. Dougherty, MD Labels: beverly hills lasik, Blade-Less LASIK
Thursday, October 15, 2009Find the BEST LASIK Surgeons in Your Area
When considering LASIK, always get a second opinion. Some doctors have more or less experience with newer and older technologies. The results from LASIK vary with every little detail, from the individual patient, to the doctor, to the procedure being performed and even the equipment being used. Find Licensed LASIK Surgeons in your area! Labels: Find Lasik Surgeon, LASIK Laser Eye Surgeon Search
Wednesday, October 14, 2009What is LASIK Surgery?
Many people who are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses seek the help of refractive surgeons. Refractive surgery improves vision by correcting refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. A high percentage of patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better after their procedure. Common refractive procedures include LASIK, PRK, LASEK, refractive lensectomy (clear lens replacement or CLR), INTACS, CK, AK and ICL. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis. During the procedure, a thin flap is created on the cornea using a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser. This flap is then lifted, and an excimer laser reshapes corneal tissue to alter the way light enters the eye. The flap is then replaced. The entire procedure takes only 15-30 minutes per eye. Recovery time is also short, and improvement in vision can be seen within a day. Vision often continues to improve and stabilize for a few weeks. Answer provided by William L. Gonzalez, M.D. of Bowie, MD Send an email to William L. Gonzalez, M.D. Labels: Bowie LASIK, lasik maryland, Maryland
Tuesday, October 13, 2009Chicago Laser Eye Surgery - Dr. Daniel Ritacca
The Ritacca Laser Center serves as a multi-disciplinary foundation and takes a responsible approach to patient education regarding the vast range of elective procedures available today. Our use of state-of-the-art lasers, individualized surgical solutions, and the safest medical techniques gives us a leading edge in providing total patient satisfaction and a total commitment toward excellence. Click here to learn more about Dr. Ritacca Labels: Chicago Laser Eye Surgeon, chicago lasik
Monday, October 12, 2009Eye Surgery USA - Patient Testimonials
Dr. Gulani is no stranger to the gratification he receives from his patients. A quick look through his testimonials and you can see for yourself that Dr. Gulani makes his work a personal experience for all of his patients, something that they can remember for the rest of their lives. It's clear when you read Dr. Gulani's testimonials. He cares not only about correcting and improving vision for his patients, but for the overall journey his patients take when first coming into the office and living with their newfound vision. Visit Dr. Gulani now and check out his testimonials and see for yourself the kind, caring and consideration he puts forth when accommodating his patients. Labels: Dr. Arun Gulani
Friday, October 9, 2009What is Conductive Keratoplasty?
 Conductive Keratoplasty is a type of Vision Correction that uses radio waves, instead of a laser or scalpel, to reshape the cornea and bring near vision back into focus. CK is performed using a small probe, thinner than a strand of human hair, that releases radio waves. The probe is applied in a circular pattern on the outer cornea to shrink small areas of collagen. This circular shrinkage pattern creates a constrictive band (like the tightening of a belt), increasing overall curvature of the cornea. The procedure, which takes less than three minutes, is done in-office with only topical anesthesia (eye drops).Information provided by Boston Eye Surgeon, Dr. Ernest W. Kornmehl Labels: Boston Eye Surgeon, Boston Laser Eye Surgeon, Boston LASIK, CK, Conductive Keratoplasty
Thursday, October 8, 2009Finance Your Corrective Eye Surgery at Eye Surgery USA
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, financing LASIK eye surgery
Wednesday, October 7, 2009Blade-less Vision Correction?
You've heard about the revolutionary vision correction surgery that doesn't involve the use of a blade? Blade-less LASIK It's safe, convenient and very popular. The idea of a blade "cutting into" the eye has been a huge fear for many people who have considered LASIK and may have also been the reason for people to not go through with the procedure. The truth is that, although LASIK is a procedure that uses a laser to correct vision, the procedure still requires a blade called a microkeratome to cut a hole in your cornea so the laser can pass through and make the correction. Think of it as a scalpel for the eye. With IntraLase, there's no blade cutting the eye to make the corneal flap, instead just like a laser used to make corrections to the inner cornea, a laser is used to cut the flap on the outer cornea. Read more about the specific details on how IntraLase works at Eye Surgery USA. Labels: Blade-Less LASIK
Tuesday, October 6, 2009Eye Surgery USA Resources: LASIK Glossary
The staff at Eye Surgery USA understand how some of the LASIK jargon can be quite confusing and difficult to understand, which is why we provide a free glossary of LASIK terms. Learn the meanings to popular terms like PRK, Inflammation, Myopia and much, much more. It is our goal to support you and your quest for the absolute best eye care available today. You can use the Eye Surgery USA resources with confidence, knowing that our doctors are all Board Certified and up to date on the latest procedures and technologies available in the industry. Labels: eye correction dictionary, glossary of LASIK terms
Monday, October 5, 2009Can Cataract Surgery Help Me?
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens in the front of the eye, which is normally clear. There is no pain associated with the condition but there are other symptoms, including:
For people who are significantly affected by cataracts, lens replacement surgery may be recommended. During cataract replacement, 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, cataract symptoms, cataracts
Friday, October 2, 2009CustomVue Monovision LASIK Featured at Eye Surgeon USA
Monovision is used to treat presbyopia which is when the eye loses it's ability to focus from one distance to another. Presbyopia generally occurs in people at around the age of 50. Traditionally monovision was provided through the use of specialized contacts or bifocals. However, with the advent of LASIK and new technologies, there is now CustomVue Monovision LASIK, which is used to treat one eye to see far away objects and the other eye for close-up vision. The CustomVue Monovision LASIK provides eye surgeons with a larger array of permanent vision correction options for nearsighted adults who also have trouble focusing on objects close-up. Monovision LASIK also helps reduce the need for adults over 40 to use reading glasses. The CustomVue device is designed to correct all nearsightedness in the patient's dominant eye and only part of the nearsightedness in the non-dominant eye. By doing that, this allows the patient to use the fully corrected eye for distance vision and the under-corrected eye for seeing close up. The brain adjusts to the difference in perception between the two eyes after some time. People considering CustomVue monovision LASIK should first wear monovision contact lenses for at least a week to determine if they can tolerate having one eye under-corrected. Following monovision surgery, the two eyes may not work together as well as they did before in some patients, especially in dim light or when performing tasks requiring very sharp vision or fine depth perception. Patients may need to wear glasses or contact lenses for some activities such as night driving or reading small type. Read more about CustomVue Monovision LASIK at Eye Surgery USA! Labels: CustomVue Monovision LASIK, Monovision
Thursday, October 1, 2009LASIK Q & A: Is LASIK Surgery Painful?
Orange County Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schneider's response to the above question is: There is no pain during any of the laser vision correction procedures since anesthetic drops numb the eyes. A relaxation pill is also given prior to the procedure to help relieve anxiety. The only discomfort that may be experienced is a slight pressure sensation lasting about 20 seconds, while the Intralase laser creates the corneal flap. After LASIK you might experience slight irritation, a burning sensation, or increased tearing for 2 to 4 hours. We encourage our patients to rest or sleep during this period of time. If needed, an over the counter pain reliever should be all that is needed to relieve this discomfort. PRK patients may experience more post-operative discomfort for 3 to 5 days following the procedure. Click here to visit the Eye Surgery USA profile of Dr. Mark Schneider Labels: LASIK orange county, Orange County eye surgeon
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