Can You Use Your FSA/HSA for LASIK?
Everything these days is more expensive than it used to be. Common household items and every day necessities continue to rise in price. As you manage your finances, inevitably some sort of cost will arise that makes you question whether you will have to pay for the service out of pocket or if there are…
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What are the vision requirements for LASIK
Considering LASIK eye surgery? LASIK is a corrective surgery for refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. An increasingly popular procedure for people who want to improve their vision without the use of glasses or contacts, it’s estimated that over 700,000 people undergo LASIK annually. With a success rate over 95%, LASIK is an…
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What age is best for LASIK
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, LASIK for short, is a laser-assisted procedure to correct common refractive errors of the eye. For those who cannot or would prefer not to wear glasses or contacts, LASIK is a life-altering surgery that returns vision impairments to normal. What age is best for LASIK? LASIK is a surgical procedure to…
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Will Post Cataract Surgery Be Painful and Require Further Treatment?
While every surgical recovery differs, most patients do not feel any discomfort or pain post cataract surgery. However, minimal swelling and redness after surgery is normal. Although many patients have concerns if post cataract surgery will be painful and require further treatment, it is often the do’s and don’ts of the necessary rest required after…
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Four Ways to Relax Before Your LASIK Procedure
Schein Ernst Mishra Eye strives to provide a relaxing atmosphere for our patients. From your consultation to the day of surgery, we want to help our patients feel confident in their LASIK procedure as we provide all the necessary answers to your questions to give you peace of mind. Having some anxiety about LASIK is…
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What Conditions Does LASIK Correct?
If you have ever strained your eyes in an attempt to see better or struggle to see clearly without needing prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may have considered laser eye surgery. Those who rely on corrective eyewear can become frustrated by the constant cost of replacing lenses, changing frames, and ordering contacts, especially those…
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What are the Possible Complications for LASIK Surgery?
When considering the surgeon you will entrust your vision to with LASIK surgery, it is important to select a board-certified surgeon along with other discernible criteria to reduce your risk. You can find more details on how to select your LASIK surgeon here at WEBSITE. Although LASIK eye surgery has a 99% success rate, with…
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Am I Too Old for LASIK?
Along with the rest of the body, eyes will continue to age. Although research concludes that eating nutritious foods supports eye health, there are many factors that contribute to age-related vision changes. Some of these include genetics, climate, smoking, high blood pressure, UV radiation exposure, and significant computer or digital screen time. Regardless of contributing…
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What is the Difference Between Lasik and Lasek?
LASIK and LASEK are both common and popular forms of refractive corrective eye surgery. While their objective is the same, the primary difference between LASIK and LASEK is whether a corneal flap is created during the reshaping process. Refractive eye surgeries have different techniques, but they are all designed to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. …
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What If I Blink During LASIK?
LASIK eye surgery is a quick and simple procedure that typically results in patients having 20/20 vision immediately following the surgery. For many patients, one of the most frequently asked questions is “what happens if I blink during LASIK?” as well as if vision results are affected in anyway by movement, blinking, or sneezing during…
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