Lehigh Valley Center For Sight

Tired of using glasses or contacts? Have you been using them since you were a child? Do they interfere with performing your job or playing sports? Would you like to live your life without the hassle of taking contact lenses in and out of your eyes? Depending on your goals and physical aspects of your eyes, you may be a good candidate for LASIK surgery which results in physical changes to your eyes to improve your vision. Most of those who have laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery achieve 20/25 vision or better but most of those having the surgery will need glasses for night driving or reading as they age. Complications are relatively rare and most people are satisfied with the results though it’s not uncommon for there to be temporary side effects. Those with mild nearsightedness are more likely to have successful surgery. People with a high degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness along with astigmatism run a higher risk of unfavorable results. Prior to LASI...

Many people using eyeglasses or contacts everyday can now receive Lasik surgery. In order to be considered as a good candidate for Lasik surgery there are some rules you will need to abide by. Lasik is FDA-approve d for those 18 and older. Most providers encourage young adults to wait until their mid-20s. Until this time a person’s prescription may be still changing. Having a stable prescription for at least two years is often required as proof before anyone, young or old, is deemed a good Lasik candidate. From the point of stable prescription on, most adults concurrently grow their savings, begin traveling for work and pleasure. Perhaps they start developing an irritation or exhaustion with contacts and eye glasses. This creates the popular period during which most people look at Lasik surgery. Around the age of 40, a person’s eyes start to change. They are usually good candidates for laser surgery. At age 60, the eyes start to change once more. This is when the risk of c...

LASIK, short for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a type of refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea of the eye in order to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. It is an outpatient procedure that is performed by a refractive surgeon. LASIK costs vary widely depending on the area of the country in which LASIK is performed and the degree of the patient’s refractive error. The cost of LASIK can range anywhere from $499 per eye to $2,500 per eye. But you should not base your choice of a LASIK surgeon solely on the cost of the surgery; a less skilled ophthalmologist may charge less for LASIK, but he may not have the same experience, training, or precise equipment as a more expensive doctor. Many experts recommend avoiding discount laser eye surgery centers that rely on aggressive marketing campaigns. Although paying more does not necessarily mean that you will get the best surgeon. To ensure that you find a skilled refractive surgeon to perform your LASIK eye surgery,...

The post Lasik period is just as important as the surgery itself. The cornea has to completely heal. Upon completion of your LASIK surgery , your surgeon will have you rest for a bit. After a brief post-operative exam, someone can drive you home. (You cannot drive after LASIK until your eye doctor sees you the following day and confirms your uncorrected vision meets the legal standard for driving). You should expect some blurry vision and haziness immediately after surgery; however, clarity should improve by the very next morning. Your eyesight should stabilize and continue to improve within a few days, although in rare cases it may take several weeks or longer. For most people vision improves immediately. You may be able to go to work the next day, but many doctors advise a couple of days of rest instead. Also, it is usually recommended that you refrain from any strenuous exercise for at least a week, since this can traumatize the eye and affect healing. Generally, you will re...

To undergo Lasik correction, you need to make necessary preparations for the procedure. What you can expect before, during and after the surgery may depend to a large extent on your doctor. As part of your preparation for the Lasik correction , you need to make a firm decision if you will go through with the Lasik surgery. You need evaluation by your eye doctor to know if you are a good candidate for Lasik correction before you sign the waiver. Before you undergo Lasik correction you should stop wearing contact lenses. You should switch to wearing glasses full-time prior to lasik correction for at least 2 to 4 weeks. This is because the contact lens can change the shape of your cornea. Leaving your contact lenses out for several weeks will enable the cornea to assume its natural shape which is essential for the surgery. In Lasik correction procedure during surgery, you will be made to lie down on a reclining chair. A numbing eye drop will be placed in your eye. A ring will be plac...

Have you been wearing glasses all your life? Are you fed up of them and want to change how you look? Choose LASIK eye surgery and you can comfortably bid goodbye to your glasses and contact lenses forever. What is LASIK ? LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted in situ Keratomileusis. It is a refractive surgery procedure that is used to correct myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism in people who are over 18 years of age. It is a painless procedure and completed within minutes. First, your LASIK doctor performs an eye examination to evaluate the thickness of your cornea, pupil size and your overall health to find out if LASIK is right for you. Some people develop dry eyes after LASIK, so the possibility of that is also evaluated and your doctor will recommend a suitable LASIK treatment plan. However, be advised that LASIK is an elective procedure and you should check with your insurance company to find out if the costs will be covered. What is the p...

Are you sick and tired of your glasses and contacts? Do you fall asleep wearing your contact lenses and worry about injury or infection? Do your glasses steam up when you’re out jogging or leave unsightly dents on the sides of your nose? Do you get tension headaches caused from reading? Don’t you want to start seeing the world through your own eyes? Lasik eye surgery is the ideal solution. Imagine enjoying your favorite activities like swimming, scuba diving, playing contact sports, even shaving in the shower without hassling with your glasses or contacts. Choosing the best Lasik surgeon will be the most important thing you do. Here are some reasons you should consider having Lasik surgery so you can start seeing the world through your own eyes! LASIK IS FAST On average, Lasik eye surgery is considered to be a permanent way to reshape your cornea and thus correct your vision. That’s fairly incredible, given the procedure takes roughly 30 minutes total. HOW DOES LASIK EYE SURGERY...