Charges for the LASIK procedure can vary widely depending on the type of procedure, surgeon and even the region of the country. The range of cost for LASIK per eye is typically between $1,750 to $2,500 in the U.S. , all things included. Often extremely low prices of $399 or $695 per eye...
Rarely. Astigmatism is usually a permanent condition usually caused by an irregularity in the cornea of the eye. It can be found in myopic (nearsighted) forms, farsighted forms and even in mixed near- and far-sighted form. It is correctable surgically, though, in many cases. Sometimes hard contact lenses can actually...
If a healthy lifestyle is important to you, then you probably pay attention to your diet, relationships, and physical exercise. But how much importance do you place on a good night's sleep? For most people, sleep is considered a luxury, not a necessity. Here's the low-down...
Contact lenses can be a great solution for vision problems if used and cared for properly. Poor contact lens care can cause infections and other eye health problems, which could lead to vision loss. Follow these easy instructions to get the most out of your contacts safely. Keeping the...
It takes some time to learn how to do this, doesn't it? The primary problem is that the view downwards towards steps is occupied by the "add," or portion of the spectacle lens set to see up close. With practice, the brain can learn the...
Pretty much, yes. That is why nearsighted people often grow dissatisfied with their vision from contacts as they reach their presbyopic middle age years. They find their near vision stays quite good (when not wearing glasses or contacts full time) but now they have to wear both glasses (for reading)...
In my ophthalmology training, patient complaints of "floaters and vitreous veils" were dismissed rather quickly as unimportant and likely to go away on their own. But it was not a very common complaint after cataract/IOL surgery then, probably because vision had to be really bad before surgery...
A LASIK eye exam will help determine if you're an ideal candidate for laser eye surgery. Woodhams Eye Clinic uses the most advanced diagnostic eye equipment to ensure that your procedure has the best possible outcome. Refractive Error Diagnosis First, the surgeons must determine what the level of your refractive error is...
No, in general you can wear your glasses in those situations where you really need to see better than you do without them. Not wearing glasses will not cause any damage to your eyes nor will this worsen (or improve) your uncorrected vision. While there...
Multifocal IOLs (Intraocular Lens Implants) are the most popular and successful of the various IOL designs meant to provide good uncorrected distance and near vision after cataract surgery. So why wouldn't every ophthalmologist suggest them to their patients? There are two main reasons: 1) Multifocal IOLs work...
