What Should You Do After PRK Laser Eye Surgery?

February 27, 2019 |

Most people associate any type of surgery with an invasive procedure involving many risks, pain, and lengthy recovery time. However, laser eye surgery is different, particularly the Photorefractive Keratectomy, or PRK eye surgery. Read on to learn why some people need PRK and find out what you should do after the procedure to aid your recovery. When do Eye Surgeons Recommend PRK Laser Eye Surgery? The following circumstances can make LASIK procedures less successful, which is why your eye surgeon may recommend a PRK treatment. Insufficient corneal thickness. Soft corneas that could get bent during the surgery. A profession that comes with a higher risk of getting hit in the eyes. What Should You Expect After PRK Eye Surgery? For the ...

Is There an Age Limit for Laser Eye Surgery?

January 27, 2019 |

If you are considering laser eye surgery but fear that you may be too old, you’ll be pleased to know that there is no age limit. Once you’ve reached the minimum recommended age, you can undergo laser vision correction at any point in your life. Continue reading to learn about how this procedure affects you at every stage of your life. Kids While you are never too old for this procedure, there is a lower age limit requirement. It is not recommended for those under the age of 18, as their eyes are still developing, and their eyesight will likely continue to change as they age. After 18, surgery may be considered for those under 21 as long as they ...

Caring for Your Vision After Laser Eye Surgery

August 27, 2018 |

After undergoing LASIK vision correction, the healing process begins immediately. Recovery afterwards can bring discomfort though. Irritation, dry eyes, watering and tearing, or feeling like there is something in your eye are all common symptoms you may experience. Over-the-counter pain medications and eye drops may be recommended to help alleviate the discomfort after your procedure. Precautions After LASIK – Most patients experience fantastic results following LASIK treatment. However, recovery speeds will depend on how well each individual heals and the level of correction that was performed. Generally, protective eye shields are worn while you sleep for a few days after the procedure to prevent damage and irritation caused by rubbing your eyes. Not irritating your eyes is crucial during the ...

Worried About Laser Eye Surgery?

August 5, 2016 |

Visit Our Vaughan Laser Eye Clinic to See if Laser Eye Surgery is Right for You Tired of glasses? Cleaning them, dealing with fit issues and having them fog up when the weather changes can be a hassle. Contacts can also lead to discomfort, dryness, and be a nuisance to put in and take out each day. Luckily, laser eye surgery is available to give you the clear vision you want without the daily annoyance of glasses or contacts. If you have concerns about the procedure and how it will impact your overall health, rest assured that it is very safe. The best way to determine your candidacy for laser eye surgery is to visit an established laser eye clinic. ...

Laser Vision Correction In High Myopes

July 18, 2014 |

Near-sightedness, is a type of refractive error that is also known as myopia. Individuals usually wear spectacles or contact lenses to correct their distance vision. Some myopes often remove their glasses for near tasks, and others leave them on or wear bifocal glasses. The correction of myopia is one of the most common reasons for individuals to undergo laser vision correction – so that distance correcting glasses or contacts can be eliminated altogether. In the past, patients with large myopic prescription (high myopes) often were not candidates for laser vision correction. However, with major advancements in laser technology and techniques, high myopic corrections are now a possibility. To determine if you are candidate for laser vision correction, a thorough screening ...

Contact Lens Complications

May 2, 2014 |

Contact lenses are a wonderful way to correct refractive error (need for prescription vision correction) and have changed many thousands of individuals’ lives. They do however require very special care and attention to prevent complications that can be sight threatening. Soft lenses are much more popular than rigid (hard) lenses because of their easy comfort. It’s important to limit wear time to 8 hours or less per day if possible; this allows the cornea to ‘breath’ and recover. Symptoms of overwear include discomfort, redness and frank pain on removal of the lenses. Overwear also makes the eyes more susceptible to infection, a sight threatening complication. Cleaning and care of contact lenses is crucial to safe use. Remember that this includes ...

Are Laser Vision Correction Complications Common?

April 18, 2014 |

Laser vision correction is a procedure that refers to the correction of ones refractive error to eliminate or reduce ones need for spectacle correcting glasses or contact lens wear. By applying a laser to the cornea, either below the corneal epithelium or lasik flap, most refractive errors can be corrected. Fortunately, with significant advancements in technology – complications are uncommon. The most common sensation individuals feel after the procedure is dry eye – which in some cases can be transient (weeks to months) and in other cases can be long term. Fortunately, whether the symptoms are mild or severe, there is escalating treatments that can be effective in managing dry eye. Although the refractive results are durable, and depending on ...

Cost Of Laser Vision Correction Vs. Glasses And Contact Lenses

January 17, 2014 |

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I would love to get LASIK done…. I just can’t afford it!” But here is a fact -- having laser vision correction not only helps to get rid of the inconveniences of wearing glasses and contact lenses, it can also save you a lot of money. Laser eye surgery is an investment, and the lifetime cost savings can add up quickly. For example, the average cost of contact lenses per year is $200, even more if you have astigmatism. Then you add the cost of contact lens solution which is about $150 per year. In 15 years, a person paying this average price would spend $5250! More than the cost of laser refractive surgery! ...

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