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I believe so. Assuming you have a normal eye exam and meet the FDA indications, the ICL is a safe and valuable alternative to LASIK in treating myopia and astigmatism. An experienced surgeon who has already climbed the learning curve is a good idea as well. Since the...

There is definitely a significant effect on your cataract/IOL (Intraocular lens) surgery from any previous corneal surgery, whether RK, LASIK, or PRK. This is because the cornea will still be providing about 2/3 of the focus, regardless of what type of lens you have....

It depends on what you mean by "20/20 vision." Many people mistakenly think 20/20 refers to both reading and far vision when it is actually just distance. You also need to specify "corrected (by glasses) 20/20" or "uncorrected 20/20" after the...

The short answer is "Yes." Many people are unsure whether eye surgery is supposed to be a Vision Insurance or Health (called Major Medical) Insurance benefit. Vision Insurance is generally for routine eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses. Doctors of Optometry are the...

LASIK is predominantly a treatment for near/short-sightedness, i.e. blurry vision far off. While it is possible to treatment certain types of farsightedness (difficulty with vision up close), LASIK does not directly treat the most common type (presbyopia). Rather it makes...

You should always be careful about LASIK enhancements. I also think it is a good idea to separate LASIK "enhancements" from "re-treatments." At our facility, the former refers to a secondary laser treatment fairly soon (3-6 months) when the results were not what was the...

Sounds horrible, doesn't it? Actually, once the eye is completely numbed, what you see is mostly abstract: a colorful light show, waves of fluid, a bright overhead light, and some dull pressure is felt from time to time. You really...

Everyone is concerned about the Coronavirus pandemic as are we! Here is what you need to know on how it impacts your eyes …and your eyecare at Woodhams Eye: COVID-19 is overwhelmingly spread by people who are already sick with the virus and infect others with their...