Investing in LASIK

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

LASIK is an investment in your vision. Based on patient experience, it’s also an experience that adds valued benefits and satisfaction to a person’s life. Having LASIK eye surgery is a great solution for many people that have nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism than other visual aids. Using a prescription product in close contact with the […]

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LASIK Surgery Recovery Time

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

The vast majority of patients see very well after LASIK surgery and are happy with their vision. LASIK recovery is often minimal and very little time passes between surgery and when patients achieve very clear vision. In Florence, our doctors are dedicated to helping all patients achieve optimal vision and LASIK can be a great […]

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What Can LASIK Correct?

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

LASIK is a surgical procedure that uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. In Florence, your surgeon creates a thin flap in the cornea, folds back the flap, then removes some corneal tissue underneath using an excimer laser. The flap is then […]

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Benefits of LASIK

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

LASIK surgery offers a wealth of benefits for the average eyeglass wearer. If you’ve been wearing eyeglasses for a long time, consider a few of the benefits of LASIK listed below. Improved Vision: The primary LASIK benefit is that 95%of patients who undergo the procedure achieve 20/40 vision, the vast majority of those achieving 20/20 […]

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Cataracts After LASIK

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery

Cataracts will eventually develop in most people, including those who have had LASIK. Patients with signs of cataracts before LASIK should consider not having LASIK because vision may be better corrected with the intraocular lens used for cataract surgery. How are Cataracts Developed? Cataracts are a natural clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye. […]

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How to Research LASIK Surgeons

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

If you are interested in having a vision correction procedure such as LASIK, it’s important to do your homework and properly research potential LASIK surgeons. When researching LASIK surgeons, consider the following:  Experience and Versatility. It’s important to select the most experienced LASIK surgeon you can find, who uses the most up-to-date, advanced technology. Consider […]

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Eye Surgery Types

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

From LASIK to PRK, there are several types of eye surgery available today to correct less than perfect vision. While each one has the same goal of improved eyesight, every eye surgery procedure is unique. To help you understand which type of eye surgery is right for you, here’s an overview of some of the […]

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LASIK Alternatives

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

Most patients who are over the age of 21 and in good health with no other eye conditions or diseases are generally considered good candidates for LASIK. LASIK is approved by the FDA to treat a broad range of vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. However, some people may not be good candidates for […]

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