Dr. Dello Russo’s History as NY & NJ’s Top LASIK Eye Surgeon For half a century, Dr. Joseph Dello Russo has built a reputation as New York and New Jersey’s leading eye surgeon, beginning with the establishment of the New Jersey Eye Center (NJEC) located in Bergenfield, NJ, in the 1970s and extending to today. One of his specializations has become LASIK eye surgery, which he began offering in the 1990s with the establishment of Dello Russo Laser Vision. Since then, Dr. Joseph Dello Russo and his team have honed their skills to give patients some of the best results with LASIK and other proc ..read more

How Long Does LASIK Eye Surgery Last? Forever? When you’re considering surgery like LASIK, you’ll probably want to know whether it provides a permanent solution. It’s natural to wonder, “How long does LASIK last?” This is especially true since eyesight typically changes throughout your life. Will LASIK be a permanent solution? Let’s take a closer look at how LASIK eye surgery works to correct your vision so that you know what to expect from the life of your surgery. Is LASIK Permanent? Yes, LASIK eye surgery permanently reshapes the cornea, or the surface of the eye, to fix imperfections and c ..read more

What Causes The Loss of Eye Sight? Vision loss can be scary, and it’s especially unnerving when you don’t know the cause. Whether you experience loss of sight in one eye or gradual or total eyesight loss, there can be many different causes for your loss of sight. Read on to learn some of the things that can cause vision loss and what you can do about it. Different Types of Eyesight Loss Vision loss can be gradual or sudden, affecting just one eye, or both eyes. Each type of vision loss can have a different cause, so it’s important to accurately describe your vision loss to your doctor. There a ..read more

Can I Use My Phone After LASIK Eye Surgery? After you have LASIK eye surgery, you will need to rest your eyes. However, since our phones have become such a vital part of our day-to-day lives, many people wonder, “Can I use my phone after LASIK?” Let’s find out and learn why it’s important to follow your surgeon’s instructions. Can You Use Your Phone After LASIK? Immediately following LASIK surgery, your eyes need time to recover from the procedure. As your anesthesia wears off, your eyes will be sensitive to light, and you may experience some itching, burning, or tingling. Your vision may also ..read more

For people who struggle with seeing clearly without the help of eyeglasses or contact lenses, LASIK eye surgery could be worth considering. And for many, it is—according to the Refractive Surgery Council (RSC), there have been more than 40 million successful LASIK eye surgeries performed around the world since its U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval 20 years ago. Promising statistics aside, considering LASIK eye surgery comes with a lot of questions. One that’s especially important is how much LASIK costs and if it’s ever covered by insurance. While it’s always a good idea to chec ..read more

What Is Keratoconus and Can Laser Vision Correction Help? It’s possible that you’ve heard an eye doctor mention keratoconus, but what is keratoconus eye disease and why is it a concern? Let’s take a closer look. What Is Keratoconus? If you’ve been told you have keratoconus, you probably want to know more about it. So what is keratoconus eye disease and what causes it? Keratoconus is an eye disease in which the cornea thins abnormally, resulting in bulging in the front surface of the cornea. Unfortunately, the causes of this eye disease are not yet fully understood. There is some research indic ..read more

The Long Term Effects Of Laser Eye Surgery Are you considering laser eye surgery like LASIK, but find yourself with questions about the long term effects of LASIK and other laser eye surgery? It is true that laser eye surgery is a relatively new procedure. In fact, the first FDA approved treatments were carried out in the late 90s, so as little as 35 years ago. But what does this mean when we consider the long term impact of laser eye surgery and LASIK side effects long term? A young procedure Did you know that more than 30 million people have had laser eye surgery world wi ..read more

Can I Get LASIK If I Have Thin Corneas? Are you wondering whether thin cornea LASIK eye surgery is possible? The answer is somewhat complicated, so the real question is whether your corneas are thick enough for the procedure. In preparation for LASIK, or any other laser eye surgery, one of the most important parts of the process is the eye exam before the procedure to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for LASIK. One of the measurements required for that determination is checking your corneal thickness for LASIK. Corneal tissue is removed during LASIK, so it’s important that you ..read more

Can You Get LASIK Twice? LASIK eye surgery is a highly effective and long-lasting solution for vision correction for many patients. As such, you might find yourself wondering, “Can you get LASIK twice and when might that be necessary?” While the results of a LASIK procedure are permanent and most patients only need to get the surgery once, your eyes will change over time. Because of this, it is possible that after some years pass you might find that your vision has changed enough to consider a second LASIK procedure. If that’s the case, what should you know about getting LA ..read more

Top Reasons To Consider LASIK Besides Seeing Clearly If you’re anything like the millions of Americans who suffer from blurred vision due to nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, consider the benefits ofLASIK eye surgery. LASIK is a safe and proven way to correct these vision problems for a long period of time, or even permanently in some cases. The benefits of laser eye surgery go beyond just freeing yourself from bothering with glasses and contacts each day (though that is a big perk!). But just in case you need more reasons to convince you, here are some of the top r ..read more