Thinking about LASIK? Here’s What You Need to Know At The Laser Center of Coral Gables, our highly trained staff use cutting edge equipment to help Miami, FL residents achieve clear vision. Is this procedure a good fit for you? How Does LASIK Work? In a LASIK procedure, the eye surgeon uses a specialized laser
Read MorePreparing for Laser Eye Surgery
If you are tired of relying on glasses or contacts to see correctly, laser eye surgery is a great alternative. At The Laser Center of Coral Gables, serving Coral Gables and Miami area, our eye doctors can perform the procedure to correct your refractive error. If you are a good candidate, here is what you
Read MoreWhat is PRK?
TLC of Coral Gables Is Your Miami Eye Doctor for Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Are You in need of laser surgery in or around Coral Gables? We serve Miami and the surrounding areas with quality optometry services and laser procedures, including PRK. If you are in need of a highly qualified local eye doctor, look no
Read MoreAstigmatism
Many people with astigmatism have long believed they must suffer with blurry vision because contacts or LASIK surgery would not work to correct their vision. However, with today’s technology, people with astigmatism are able to see with corrected vision just like anyone else. Let’s take a look at what astigmatism is and what options are
Read MoreCan I Get LASIK Eye Surgery?
LASIK eye surgery can be an amazing way to improve eyesight. While the procedure is a good fit for many people, LASIK surgery is not a good fit for everyone. Read on to learn if you’re a good candidate for eye surgery. If LASIK is right for you, our eye surgeon will walk you through
Read MoreRefractive Lens Exchange
Is Refractive Lens Exchange Right For You? TLC of Coral Gables offers Lens Replacement Surgery to improve the sight of our patients who need it. Our eye surgeon is experienced in the procedure and if the treatment is right for you it can help improve your sight quickly. We serve patients in and around Coral
Read MoreCorneal Collagen Cross-Linking
If you’ve been diagnosed with keratoconus or irregular astigmatism, you may be qualified to have corneal collagen cross-linking to slow the progression of vision loss. As with any eye surgery, you should always discuss with your eye doctor the risks based on your medical history, but this procedure may help you avoid having a corneal transplant the
Read MoreBenefits Of Implantable contact lens
Not a LASIK Candidate, Refractive Lens Exchange May Be The Solution Ever since LASIK surgery and PRK surgery became popular, people who need visual correction have been taking advantage of the surgery so that they will have perfect vision without needing glasses or contacts. Unfortunately, not everyone meets the criteria for these procedures. Refractive
Read MoreTreatment for Keratoconus
Treatment for Keratoconus from Your Coral Gables Ophthalmologist Keratoconus is a progressive disease affecting the functioning and shape of the cornea. People with keratoconus have corneas that lose their thickness and eventually bulge outward from the eye. As the cornea adopts a conic shape, vision becomes blurred and sensitivity to light increases. Early stage keratoconus
Read MoreTypes of Myopia
Different Types of Myopia There are two types of myopia: high myopia and pathological myopia. High myopia can increase the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts. Pathological myopia is known as a degenerative disease that starts in childhood and worsens in adulthood. Myopia symptoms range from mild to severe. Symptoms of Myopia The symptoms
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