Author: woodhamseyedev

Why is LASIK not for everyone?

Because not all vision problems are able to be solved with LASIK. Vision problems can be either Refractive (optical) or due to anatomic pathology (like cataracts or macular degeneration). [Often there can be both in older people.] LASIK only works on one of the two focusing elements of the...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 16 Aug 2020

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A Brief History of LASIK Eye Surgery

Today, LASIK is one of the most effective and popular elective procedures in the world, but the key developments in its history took over a century to unfold. Early Days in the History of LASIK Eye Surgery Surgical solutions to refractive errors of the eye date back as far...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 02 Aug 2020

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In the Pink: Preventing and Treating Pink Eye

If pink eye is known for anything, it's famous for being contagious. But did you know that some forms of pink eye are not contagious? The fallacy comes from a misunderstanding of the condition pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis. Pink eye is a blanket term...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 19 Jul 2020

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Decorative Contact Lenses: Riveting or Just Plain Risky?

Decorative contact lenses, also known as fashion, costume, or colored contact lenses, are a deceptively easy way to dramatically change your look. With one pop of a lens, you can turn into a white-eyed zombie or cat-like creature, make your normally brown eyes blue, or...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 19 Jul 2020

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SMILE Procedure vs. LASIK

What is the SMILE procedure and how is it different from LASIK? The SMILE procedure is purportedly an improvement on LASIK in that it only requires one laser that will cut a “lenticule” –the same amount and size of corneal tissue as would be removed in...

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in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev 05 Jul 2020

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