Can LASIK be done without a blade?
Blade-less Lasik involves a femtosecond laser that creates millions of micron-sized bubbles at pre-determined positions inside the cornea that gently separate the layers of corneal tissue. This creates a flap…
Can I have LASIK on both eyes on the same day?
LASIK is typically a bilateral procedure. LASIK is a very safe procedure and the two eyes are done directly after one another in the same surgical session. The procedure takes…
How long will it take to recover after LASIK?
How long will it take to recover after LASIK? Immediately after surgery, you should plan to rest your eyes for 6-12 hours. Consider taking a nap. The day after surgery…
How to know if I am a candidate for Laser vision correction?
If you are interested in Laser vision correction like LASIK, Presby Lasik or Refractive Cataract surgery but you are not sure if you are a candidate to have the procedure…
Are glasses and contacts cheaper than LASIK?
Myth: Glasses and contacts are cheaper than LASIK. Fact: Not taking into consideration that seeing without a visual aid is priceless, LASIK can actually save you money. When looking at…
What is the best age and life stage to get laser vision correction?
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is now. With laser vision correction the best time is when you are 18, but the next best time is now, if you want clear, effortless vision.
Refractive errors and how it effects your quality of life.
Refractive errors and quality of life The effect of uncorrected refractive errors is often studied but what about being dependent on glasses and contacts? Does that influence your quality of…
Not sure what to expect from LASIK?
Here are some educational videos about the procedure and its outcomes. This Lasik Information Playlist includes: What is refractive surgeryLasik IntroductionLASIK: The procedurePRK: The procedureWavefront LASIK View Video
The main causes of preventable blindness may surprise you.
Many causes of blindness can be treated or prevented. Globally the main causes of blindness in adults older then 50 are cataract and glaucoma followed by under-corrected refractive error.
Pieter Koen en sy oë drie maande na LASIK.
Dis nou so ongeveer drie maande na Pieter Koen sy LASIK prosedure ondergaan het. Kyk in die video wat is sy ervaring en hoe sy oë aangepas het in hierdie tydperk.
