Correcting eye problems with LASIK

The eye is a complex and delicate organ. It has many functional parts that all work together to make sight possible. Most patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better after treatment.

However, myopia, astigmatism, cataracts, hyperopia are just some of the problems that prevents one person to have 20/20 vision.

You have several options to have a clear vision. It's either you wear glasses, contact lenses or eye surgery.

But based on my experience, wearing glasses and contact lenses make your eyes dry and irritable. Good thing we have advanced technolgy, like LASIK, that can cure these eye problems.

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of refractive laser eye surgery performed by ophthalmologists for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Many patients choose LASIK as an alternative to wearing corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses.

LASIK combines 3D mapping and customized treatment for the 1st all-laser technology. The US Military & NASA have approved this combination on personnel including pilots and astronauts. It’s the pinnacle of LASIK technology. The estimated time will take 2 hours exam include 3-D mapping, customized wave-front measurements of the eye and an examination of the corneas.

However, on average 20-25% of people are ineligible. Those with thin, irregularly shaped corneas or unrealistic expectations are not considered good candidates.

LASIK is fast, safe and nearly painless surgery. LASIK improves the uncorrected vision -- one's vision without wearing corrective lenses -- in most patients who have the procedure.

When it comes to patient satisfation, LASIK is one of the most popular elective procedures. Patients satisfaction with LASIK ranges from 92% to 98%

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