LASIK Eye Surgery Age Requirements
LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is one of the most common elective procedures in the United States, with as many as 800,000 procedures performed yearly. It has an extremely high success rate, with up to 95% of patients coming out of the surgery with 20/20 vision. But how old do you have to be… Read More
Cleveland Cavaliers Max Strus Has EVO ICL Eye Surgery
Max Strus is a professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as one of the first athletes to improve his vision through a cutting-edge procedure known as EVO ICL eye surgery. He had to use contacts and glasses every day due to myopia, so he received the surgery to successfully reduce his dependency… Read More
Aging Eyes: How Does Age Impact Vision?
Aging causes changes in every part of your body, including your eyes. But why? There are a variety of different effects that aging eyes can have on your vision for a myriad of different reasons. These can include presbyopia, dry eyes, cataracts, floaters, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and peripheral vision loss. Fortunately, there are ways… Read More
Posterior Capsule Opacification: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
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
You Can Use Your HSA for LASIK Eye Surgery
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
Here’s Why You Should Use Your Economic Stimulus Check to Pay for LASIK
Have you received your economic stimulus check yet? Many people have been seeing the stimulus dollars hit their bank accounts in the last couple of days. IRS.gov tell us that US residents will receive $1200 for individual or head of household filers, and $2400 for married filing jointly if they are not a dependent of… Read More
Coronavirus and Contact Lens Use
There is a lot of information and misinformation available about the coronavirus right now. The most reliable source of information about Coronavirus is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In case you haven’t heard, some of the actions recommended by the CDC are: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at… Read More
LASIK – Synonymous with Speed
When talking about LASIK, most people think about being able to see better and how great it would be to be less dependent on glasses or contacts. One thing that many people don’t know though is that LASIK is also awesome because its fast – real fast. So, just how fast is LASIK at ClearChoice?… Read More
The Eye Doctors Behind the Magic
At Clear Choice Custom LASIK Center, we are proud to have some of the best LASIK eye surgeons on our team. Our team is repeatedly recognized among the best doctors in Cleveland and strives to give you the best care possible from the moment you walk through the doors when you have your surgery and… Read More
Don’t Like Reading Glasses? Here’s How You Can Fix That
As we get older, many of us find it difficult to read and see fine objects. Initially, we find that we are able to focus by stretching our arms, holding things farther from our face, and using brighter light. Most of us at some point break down and buy reading glasses from a drug store… Read More