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Why Does It Matter If I Have Thin Corneas?
If you are interested in LASIK, one important factor is corneal thickness. Corneal thickness is a genetic trait. Normal corneal thickness is about 550 microns. To put that into perspective, a single millimeter is equal to 1000 microns. That means even a normal cornea is thin. This is why precision lasers and computer technology has… Read More
3 Factors That Affect LASIK Candidacy
LASIK is a procedure that reshapes the shape of the cornea and corrects your vision. This is possible because LASIK changes the way your eye refracts light. For those with refractive errors, this means you can finally experience clear vision! Like any surgical procedure, LASIK isn’t right for everyone. Wondering if you may be a… Read More
Can I Still Get LASIK With Dry Eye?
Dry eye plagues millions of Americans every year, and the number is on the rise. Dry eye causes a wide range of symptoms like grittiness, itchy eyes, watery eyes, soreness and more. These symptoms not only affect your life, but they can make you ineligible for LASIK. Temporary dry eye after LASIK is a very… Read More
Are Contact Lenses Bad For Your Eyes?
Contact lenses are a popular form of vision correction. With contacts, refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can be corrected. They offer wearers clearer sight like glasses while also maintaining a low profile. If you’re wearing contacts, it’s almost impossible to tell. Contacts may seem like the best solution for bad eyesight, but they… Read More
What If I Don’t Qualify For LASIK Or PRK?
LASIK is usually what comes to mind when considering laser vision correction surgery. However, there are alternatives to LASIK, and they get relied upon more than you may think. PRK, for example, is typically used for people whose corneas are too thin for LASIK. In some circumstances, PRK may not be the right choice for… Read More
