Should I consider getting LASIK Eye Surgery in the summer?
It is safe to say that LASIK eye surgery is performed on an almost year-round basis. Approximately 600,000 to 700,000 of these operations are performed annually. Some candidates for LASIK wonder, however, as to the best time of year for undergoing surgery. Specifically, they have concerns of how successful – or not – the operation…
Read MoreCan you go blind from LASIK Eye Surgery?
Most, if not all, optical professionals believe that LASIK eye surgery is one of the true breakthroughs in treating a variety of vision problems. LASIK has the ability to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and has also proven to cure astigmatism. We at SightMD have received questions from concerned patients who wonder if LASIK can have the opposite effect…
Read MoreHow Does LASIK Work? Everything You Need to Know
The main goal of LASIK eye surgery is to change the shape of the cornea so that it can better focus images onto the retina, allowing you to see more clearly. This effect is achieved through the use of two lasers. On the day of your LASIK eye surgery you can expect the following: Since LASIK eye…
Read MoreCan I Have LASIK Done Twice?
Ah, LASIK eye surgery. This once revolutionary procedure has been chosen by many at the closest option to getting near-perfect vision. And the many requests to have this operation has led to just as many questions, one of which is whether it will need to be performed more than once. Can You Get LASIK Twice? The…
Read MoreWhich is the Better option: LASIK or LASEK Eye Surgery?
Most of you are familiar with the term “LASIK eye surgery” – even if you’ve never undergone the procedure. And the title above is no mistake. There is such a thing as “LASEK” surgery for the eyes. (As if the world of eye care wasn’t complicated enough!) Let’s take a look at the differences—aside from…
Read MoreLASIK vs Cataract Surgery: How do they compare?
If you’ve been following “Everyday Insight” on a regular basis (and we at SightMD hope you are), you’ve most likely read blogs about or glanced over descriptions of the terms—“cataract surgery” and “LASIK eye surgery.” In fact, you may have seen these two terms so often that you may wonder if they are interchangeable. We’ll…
Read MoreWhat’s the Right Age to Undergo LASIK Surgery?
Age can influence your candidacy for LASIK eye surgery, but it is by no means set in stone. In fact, there is no set age for LASIK eye surgery. Most LASIK eye surgeons, however, will not perform the procedure on those under the age of 18 as vision tends to keep changing into early adulthood.…
Read MoreWhich is Better for me LASIK or PRK?
LASIK Eye Surgery and PRK are types of refractive eye surgery. They treat vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Both LASIK and PRK use a laser to reshape the cornea, the clear outer layer of your eye that focuses light so you can see clearly. The basic difference is: Both procedures have pros and cons. Ask your…
Read MoreDoes LASIK Eye Surgery Hurt?
As LASIK eye surgery is considered perhaps one of the greatest (if not single greatest) innovations for improving and correcting vision, there are understandably a number of questions regarding the operation, such as if the procedure ultimately leads to 20/20 vision. One question many potential patients have—but are afraid to ask—has to do with how much…
Read MoreThe Best LASIK Practice on Long Island
SightMD has now earned the Best LASIK Surgery practice title for nine years in a row! Here at SightMD, we have spent years refining the art of laser vision correction so that we could provide you with the safest, most reliable LASIK surgery procedure. LASIK is a safe, quick, and effective way to improve your vision with…
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