Today, we’re discussing the questions you need to carefully consider when weighing your decision about LASIK. It’s an important decision and you want to make sure you are making an informed one. The American Refractive Surgery Council suggests you ask yourself the following three questions: Do I fully understand the different kinds of laser vision…
LASIK is an elective procedure, which means the choice to have it is yours. If you are thinking about LASIK, one of the most important steps in choosing to have LASIK is making sure you are a good candidate for the procedure and determining whether it will fit your lifestyle and personality. Here are some…
By Eric Donnenfeld, M.D. One of the most rewarding aspects of my career is talking with LASIK patients about their quality of life after the procedure. Most people who have made the choice to have LASIK will tell you it is one of the best decisions they have ever made in their lives. They tell…
The Baby Boomer generation has spent their entire lives creating everything new – new economy, new technology, new culture. So it isn’t surprising to find they’ve redefined what it means to be in retirement. The new retirement is active, focused, purposeful and productive – adding meaning and memories to lives well lived. There is fun…
You’ve been diagnosed with a cataract. Maybe you’ve known for a while. The telltale vision symptoms – cloudiness, blurring and glare – have been steadily getting worse. The glasses or contact lenses you’ve been wearing most of your life for your nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or combination of vision problems just aren’t helping. So, you and…
A refractive surgeon is an ophthalmologist who specializes in performing vision correction, or refractive, procedures to either decrease or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. Refractive surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and have completed additional training in vision correction procedures, technologies and techniques. Some have advanced certifications and degrees,…
