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PRK vs. LASIK: Which Refractive Surgery Is Better?
The team at Atlantic Laser Vision Center has helped countless patients throughout the Monmouth County area see clearly again. We offer the latest in refractive surgery procedures, including PRK (photorefractive keratectomy)and LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis). A number of prospective patients have asked us how PRK compares to LASIK. Let’s take a moment to look… Read More
What Is PRK Recovery Like?
For patients who aren’t good candidates for LASIK or who wish to avoid the risk of flap complications associated with that procedure, PRK offers a potentially ideal alternative. The actual procedure differs from LASIK only in how the stromal layer of the cornea – the corneal tissue that is reshaped by the excimer laser –… Read More
Candidates for PRK Surgery
PRK is a low-risk surgery with a high success rate. The FDA approved excimer lasers, which are used to reshape the cornea, for use in PRK surgery in 1995. Since then, millions of patients have undergone laser vision correction procedures such as PRK. If you suffer from blurry vision due to nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism,… Read More
Wavefront Optimized LASIK vs. Contact Lenses: Which Is Right for You?
There are few surgical procedures in the history of medicine that can match LASIK in terms of its profiles of safety and success. Since its inception, LASIK has helped tens of millions of people worldwide to improve their vision, with the majority being able to see clearly without the need for glasses or contact lenses…. Read More
The Advantages of Custom Wavefront LASIK vs. Traditional LASIK
Patients who are looking for a safe, effective, and long-term solution for vision impairment are most likely to get the results they desire from laser vision treatment. LASIK surgery alters the shape of the cornea in order to address the most common types of vision impairment, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While traditional LASIK surgery is… Read More
LASIK Surgery vs. Glasses
Clear vision is important for a number of reasons: it allows people to read documents, work on a computer, see upcoming street signs when they’re driving, and enjoy the views and landscapes around them. When the eyes fail to provide patients with clear, crisp vision, all of these abilities are compromised. Fortunately, there are treatments… Read More
Pain After LASIK Surgery Is Common, Here’s How to Reduce It
At Atlantic Laser Vision Center, we are proud to provide patients in and around Monmouth County with all the information that they need with regard to eye health and vision correction. Patient education is an important part of patient satisfaction, which is why we always answer questions and address concerns about procedures and conditions. We… Read More
LASIK Can Improve Astigmatic Vision
For patients who have spent years relying on glasses and contact lenses to clear and focus their vision, LASIK surgery offers the promise of long-term vision correction. This laser eye surgery treats vision impairment by addressing the source of the problem. LASIK surgery reshapes the cornea in order to correct the way that it refracts light…. Read More
LASIK Can Dramatically Improve Farsightedness
Farsightedness, or hyperopia, occurs when your eyes cannot focus on close-up objects. Though distant objects appear clearly, anything within arm’s length appears blurred or fuzzy. You may rely on glasses or contacts, which affect your appearance and/or your quality of life. If you have severe farsightedness, the condition can even keep you from enjoying certain… Read More
LASIK for Nearsightedness
If you are nearsighted, then you are by no means alone. In fact, according to a recent article published in Popular Science, one-third of the population of the entire earth could be nearsighted by the end of this decade. As it is, nearly 42 percent of Americans between the ages of 12 and 54 require… Read More
