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Beyond Seeing Clearly: What to Expect with LASIK Recovery
If you’re ready to have LASIK surgery, you’re probably focused on one thing: seeing better. Many people don’t realize that the vast majority of LASIK patients have improved vision almost immediately after their procedure. They sit up seeing the world in a whole new way and it’s very exciting. Despite. . .
Cost of Not Getting LASIK
Thinking you can’t afford LASIK? Think again! Chances are, if you are currently wearing corrective eyewear (ie glasses or contacts), you are spending far more than you’ve probably considered.Remember, Blade-Free LASIK only has to be performed once*; glasses and contacts are an annual purchase.
Back to School! Good Vision and Overall Eye Health are Vital to Learning
Good vision and overall eye health are vital to learning. The Laser Eye Surgery of Erie joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in emphasizing the importance of healthy vision to academic success during Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in August.
July is UV Safety Month
Will Your Sunglasses Protect You From Serious Eye Disease? Laser Eye Surgery of Erie joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in offering tips on how to protect your eyes against harmful UV exposure
LASIK: A Good Investment
Considering the financial investment required for LASIK, you’ve probably already compared the cost of the procedure versus the cost of years of continually replacing glasses and contacts. In case you haven’t, this article lays out the details — including a few you might not have thought of.
Cataract Awareness Month
As everyone grows older, the lenses of their eyes thicken and become cloudier. Eventually, they may find it more difficult to read street signs. Colors may seem dull. These symptoms may signal cataracts, which affect about 70 percent of people by age 75. Fortunately, cataracts can be corrected with surgery.
Firework Eye Safety
Every year, ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – treat thousands of patients who suffer a range of fireworks-related injuries, from cuts and bruises to damaged corneas and ruptured eyeballs. To help reduce the number of potentially blinding fireworks accidents this holiday, Laser Eye Surgery. . .
May is Healthy Vision Month
Women make up 65 percent of AMD cases, 61 percent of glaucoma and cataract cases, and 66 percent of blind patients.2 Why the inequity? There are a few theories. On average, women live longer; many eye problems are age-related. Some eye conditions, such as dry eye, are more common in. . .
Military Appreciation Month – LASIK Sweepstakes
Nationally Military Appreciate Month falls in May each year. As its title suggests, this observance is meant to raise awareness and encourage celebration and appreciation of those who serve – are who have served – in the armed forces for their country. Every role in each military branch is honored. . .
National Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was instituted by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Celebrated in April each year, NDLM features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that. . .
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