Most people know that LASIK eye surgery can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In fact, it’s one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. But did you know that if you’re planning on getting LASIK surgery, you’ll need to invest in a new pair of sunglasses specifically for after your procedure? Let’s
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Tired of wearing glasses and contact lenses? Refractive surgery could deliver the clear vision you need, along with the freedom from corrective lenses you’ve desired for so long. The expert eye surgeons at The Laser Center of Coral Gables have accomplished just this for scores of people in Miami-Dade County and the surrounding areas. Here’s
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Astigmatism is a common eye condition that causes blurry vision. Although it can usually be treated successfully with glasses or corrective lenses, LASIK eye surgery offers an alternative option that can eliminate the need for glasses or contacts in order to see clearly. Keep reading to find out more about LASIK and how it can
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Laser eye surgery is an effective treatment that is used to treat common refractive eye problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are the most widely used laser eye procedures that work by reshaping the cornea at the front part of the eye to correct or improve
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Myopia is simply the medical term for nearsightedness: when you can see objects that are nearby but are unable to clearly see objects at a distance. Myopia is by far the most common refractive error in the world today. It is expected that half all people alive in 2050 will have some form of the
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Choosing the right eye doctor can be difficult as you must consider many things to make the best choice. There are different types of eye doctors specializing in different areas. Let’s discuss the different types of eye doctors and where you can find the best eye doctor in Miami for LASIK. What Is An Ophthalmologist
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Nearsightedness is a common vision condition that negatively affects your ability to see distant objects clearly. The medical term for nearsightedness is in fact myopia. Contrast this with presbyopia, or hyperopia, which is farsightedness – and which many more people have. The best way to remember the distinction is to align the names with being
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Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects the curvature of the eye, causing blurred vision. It can usually be treated successfully with either corrective lenses or refractive surgery. Lasik eye surgery is an effective type of laser-assisted refractive surgery that can be used to treat astigmatism along with other common vision problems such as
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Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, affects a person’s ability to see things clearly close up, such as when reading a book or using a computer. If you have a refractive vision problem, such as hyperopia, and are looking to treat the condition without the use of glasses or contact lenses, LASIK eye surgery could be
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Each time you laze in the sun without eye protection, you’re putting yourself at risk for a condition referred to as photokeratitis. Commonly known as “sunburned eyes,” photokeratitis causes damage to the clear portion of your eye (cornea) and the clear tissue that covers the white part of your eye and the inside of your
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