LASIK Risks and Complications If you are considering LASIK and worry that something could go wrong, you might take comfort in knowing that it’s very rare for complications from this procedure to cause permanent, significant vision loss. Also, many complications can be resolved through laser re-treatment. Selecting the right eye surgeon probably is the single… Read More

LASIK – Criteria for Success Laser eye surgery isn’t for everyone. Here are six guidelines to help you decide if LASIK is right for you: Are your eyes healthy? If you have any condition that can affect how your eyes respond to surgery or heal afterwards, wait until that condition is resolved. Examples include chronic dry… Read More

LASIK LASIK, short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is the most popular refractive surgery available today. Each year, more than one million LASIK procedures are performed in the United States. LASIK has become the premier surgery for vision correction because it’s quick and painless, there is little or no discomfort after the procedure and vision… Read More

Corrective Eye Surgery Basics Tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses? Today, several surgical methods can correct your eyesight and give you the freedom of seeing well without corrective lenses. Approaches to corrective eye surgery range from laser reshaping of the eye’s surface in procedures such as LASIK and PRK to surgical insertion of artificial… Read More

Corneal Transplant A corneal transplant – also called keratoplasty (KP), penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), or corneal graft – is the surgical removal of the central portion of the cornea (the normally clear front surface of the eye) followed by replacement with a donor “button” of clear corneal tissue from an eye bank. Corneal transplants are performed… Read More

Corneal Inlays and Onlays Corneal inlays and onlays are small lenses or optical devices that can be inserted into the cornea to alter its shape and correct vision problems. In LASIK and PRK, vision correction is achieved by removing corneal tissue with a laser to reshape the eye. But with corneal inlays or onlays inserted… Read More

Low Vision Aids for Computer Users In general, visually impaired people can use the same low vision aids for viewing a computer screen and reading e-mail as they do for other reading activities. In addition, special software has been developed to increase the size of print and images on computer screens and convert printed information… Read More

How to Cope With Low Vision Low vision is the term used to describe reduced eyesight – either blurred vision (usually 20/70 or worse) or an incomplete field of view – that cannot be fully corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or eye surgery. The primary causes of low vision are eye diseases, such as macular… Read More

Women’s Eyeglass Frames Need new eyeglasses? The choices in women’s frames are nearly unlimited. But that’s sometimes the problem: How do you find the frame styles that look best on you? Narrowing Down Your Choices Ask yourself a few questions before shopping for eyewear: Do I want a frame that’s delicate or bold, retro or… Read More

Men’s Eyeglass Frames When it comes to eyeglasses, most men may want style, but are most interested in comfort, fit and durability. In fact, very few men will forsake comfort and fit just to look good. Comfort and Fit Here are some key areas to check out to make sure the eyeglass frames you choose… Read More