Category: Common Questions

According to the National Eye Institute, an estimated 24 million Americans are affected by cataracts, which is expected to grow to 38.7 million by 2030. A cataract is an eye disease that occurs when your eye’s clear lens becomes cloudy. Cataracts commonly develop as you age. They’re the leading cause of vision loss in people… Read More

Before getting LASIK eye surgery, it’s important to make sure you have a plan for your recovery. LASIK has helped millions of people achieve clear vision and free them of their need for glasses and contacts. However, after your surgery, your vision will be blurry immediately after surgery, and your eyes may tear a lot… Read More

Picture this: it’s summer. You’re about to take a refreshing dip in the pool. But before you leap in, you remember your glasses or contacts. Should you remove them? And if you do, how will you see?  Navigating water activities while dealing with contacts or glasses is never an easy task. Fortunately, with the help… Read More

One of the top questions patients ask about LASIK surgery is how long it will take to get back to their normal routines and activities. Although LASIK is well known for having a quick recovery process, there are some things you’ll need to avoid doing for a bit following surgery. Are you someone who routinely… Read More

Have glasses and contacts become a burden on your everyday activities? Wouldn’t it be nice to leave the house and not have to remember to grab your prescription eyewear? If your answer is yes, then you’ve likely thought about getting LASIK. Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a procedure that’s helped millions of Americans achieve… Read More

Break Down of LASIK and SMILE Determine which laser vision correction procedure is right for you.  You’re ready to begin an exciting new life with less dependence on contacts and glasses, but do you know which laser vision correction procedure is right for you? Understanding the different types of laser vision correction procedures can be… Read More

Now is the time of year when a lot of employers will have their staff review their medical benefit options and make changes based on their families’ needs.  If you plan to have LASIK, and you have the option of putting funds into a Health Savings Account (HSA), you could save yourself some money when you pay for your… Read More

A common question that people have before getting LASIK is, “When should I stop wearing Contact Lenses before LASIK?” Most Ohio doctors will recommend that you stay out of your contact lenses for a prescribed length of time before your LASIK procedure. In fact, most doctors will have a length of time that they want… Read More

What Does LASIK Eye Surgery Do? Many people hear about laser eye surgery and think, “Seeing without glasses? That sounds great! But can it fix my eyes?” The answer is that it depends. Not every condition that negatively impacts someone’s vision can be corrected by LASIK. For example, cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma cannot be… Read More

When it comes to laser eye surgery, most people tend to see the cost as one of the most important factors to consider before deciding to schedule. The cost of LASIK can be confusing to some, especially after hearing advertisements for a price of only a couple hundred dollars per eye, whereas others advertise $2000… Read More