If you’re scheduled for LASIK surgery, the staff at Correct Vision laser Institute in Weston will provide you with detailed instructions on how to prepare for your procedure.  Generally, this includes: Contact lenses.  Typically, you’ll be instructed to stop wearing contact lenses for a period of time before your procedure.  The length of time will depend on the type of contact lenses you wear.  Rigid gas permeable lenses cause more corneal changes and you may be asked to stop wearing these two or more weeks before your procedure. Anxiety.  If you feel anxious about y ..read more

LASIK surgery has been a wonderful advancement in vision improvement.  But how and when was it invented? Although similar work had been ongoing for many years prior, it was 1980 when Rangaswamy Srinivasan, working at the IBM Research laboratory, discovered that an ultraviolet excimer laser could etch living tissue.  It did so with no thermal damage to the surrounding area and with great precision.  His work was published five years later by colleagues, who also founded VISX USA Inc., performing the first human VISX refractive laser eye surgery in 1989. In the 90’s, patents for L ..read more

Considering LASIK surgery but wondering if you’ll be satisfied with the procedure and the results?  At the office of Correct Vision laser Institute in Pembroke Pines, our patients report high LASIK satisfaction levels.  With any surgical procedure there are risks.  Before choosing LASIK, you should be aware of some of them: Overcorrection, under correction.  If the laser removes too much or too little tissue from your eye during the procedure, you may not get the vision you wanted.  An adjustment may be needed later, once vision stablizes. Difficulty seeing at night ..read more

Do LASIK and water sports mix?  Absolutely. If you are having LASIK surgery, you can still engage in water sports after your recovery period is over, say the experts at Correct Vision laser Institute in Hollywood.   While most activities can be resumed within days after LASIK, some activities take weeks, like swimming and racquet sports.  High impact sports, including water sports like water skiing or high impact water sports, should be withheld for about a month or until your doctor releases you to resume these activities. For more information about recovery and resuming y ..read more

Your vision is a vital part of your life and shouldn’t be taken lightly.  When it comes to selecting an eye surgeon for LASIK surgery, it can be hard finding Dr. Right. According to the experts at Correct Vision laser Institute in Cuero, it’s important to look for these factors when choosing your LASIK eye surgeon: LASIK Reviews.  What do online patient reviews say about the success rate of the doctor or doctors you are considering?  Are patients comfortable with the treatment received?  Are success rates high?  Look for favorable LASIK reviews. Friendly and Professio ..read more

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a laser procedure that helps improve vision by reshaping the cornea.  With proper vision, light focuses on the back of the eye, on the retina.  With improper vision, light focuses on a different area of the eye, causing vision to be out of focus.  For most patients, LASIK provides a permanent solution to refractive errors and eliminates the need for contact lenses and eyeglasses. LASIK surgery is helpful in improving the following conditions: Farsightedness (hyperopia). This means you see objects well at a distance. It is a visio ..read more

At the heart of LASIK lies the use of advanced laser technology, a pivotal element that sets it apart from traditional vision correction methods. The excimer laser, specifically designed for corneal tissue, allows surgeons to reshape the cornea with unparalleled precision. This targeted sculpting addresses refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, providing patients with a level of accuracy that was once unimaginable. One of the key features that makes LASIK superior is its ability to tailor the procedure to the unique characteristics of each patient’s eyes. Wavefront-guided ..read more

If you have investigated LASIK as an option to improve your vision, you probably spent time reading testimonials. “One of the best decisions I have ever made,” “a medical miracle,” and “LASIK gave me freedom” are typical feedback responses from satisfied patients. Perhaps one of the most notable comments provided online read “it is three years later and honestly you know LASIK is great because I literally never think about my eyesight anymore.” Investing in LASIK eye surgery is the gift that keeps on giving. Clear, sharp vision can almost be taken for granted when it is no longer a source of f ..read more

Have you ever run out of contacts? Broken the frames on your glasses? Anyone with any kind of refractive error can tell you there are some drawbacks to relying on devices to see. Clear vision is not optional-we need to see the world around us with sharpness and clarity. While LASIK has successfully improved vision for millions of patients worldwide for decades, discussing the pros and cons of LASIK is still an integral part of the conversation we have at Correct Vision laser Institute. Transforming vision through the life-changing benefits of LASIK is our goal.  Freedom from glasses and c ..read more

Clear vision is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Living one’s best life of action, adventure and active lifestyle is marked by advantage. Choosing LASIK provides an upper hand in vision quality that enhances individual performance in dynamic and engaging environments such as robust sports play, hiking rugged terrain or participation in activities such as surfing or snorkeling that would otherwise be hindered by the wear of glasses or contact lenses. Freedom from frames necessitates the desire for LASIK for active lifestyles.  One of the most liberating aspects of LASIK is the freedom it gr ..read more