Category: Common Questions

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, “Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve.” This eventually leads to blind spots with the risk of complete blindness. There are four major types of glaucoma which include open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, congenital glaucoma, and secondary glaucoma. While there is no cure for glaucoma, the… Read More

Some cataract patients who’ve had an intraocular lens (IOL) implanted during cataract surgery may experience a phenomenon known as posterior capsule opacification (PCO). PCO has similar cloudy vision symptoms as cataracts, making it worrisome for those who’ve recently had surgery. PCO is often referred to as secondary cataracts because the symptoms are similar. However, the… Read More

Are You a Candidate for LASIK? LASIK—which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis—is a common type of laser vision correction procedure. The first step in the LASIK surgery process is determining whether you’re a good candidate. This candidacy process helps the doctors at Clear Choice Custom LASIK provide the highest-quality, most personalized vision care to… Read More

When your vision is working properly, you’re able to clearly see objects at varying distances. However, some conditions make it so our eyes have trouble focusing on either near or far objects—or in rare cases, both. These are known as refractive errors, and they interfere with the vision of more than 150 million Americans. Two… Read More

Tired of forgetting your glasses/contacts when rushing out of your home? Are you finally over having to keep up with prescriptions or being reliant on them for clear vision? Then you’re in the right place. PRK surgery may be the solution to your vision problems. It can also help you live burden-free from glasses and… Read More

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

Why Can’t I Wear Makeup After I Have LASIK? 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… 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