LASIK is refractive eye surgery that helps people who wear corrective glasses and lenses achieve 20/20 vision or better. It first gained FDA approval in 1996. Over the years, LASIK has become more advanced. Today, LASIK uses blade-free devices. It maintains a high satisfaction and low complication rate in patients. LASIK is a leading choice
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A Complete Guide to LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery is a safe and popular procedure that is performed to correct certain types of vision problems. This surgery can dramatically improve a person’s vision and can provide a long-lasting alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses. In LASIK eye surgery, the surgeon reshapes the eye’s cornea. Using laser
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LASIK surgery is readily available through advertisements all over. The sad reality is that this practice is not well regulated, which means you can fall into the hands of unqualified practitioners. Therefore, finding a qualified surgeon can be a daunting task, with plenty of confusion. At The Laser Center of Coral Gables in Miami, we
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Thinking about LASIK? Here’s What You Need to Know At The Laser Center of Coral Gables, our highly trained staff use cutting edge equipment to help Miami, FL residents achieve clear vision. Is this procedure a good fit for you? How Does LASIK Work? In a LASIK procedure, the eye surgeon uses a specialized laser
Read MorePreparing for Laser Eye Surgery
If you are tired of relying on glasses or contacts to see correctly, laser eye surgery is a great alternative. At The Laser Center of Coral Gables, serving Coral Gables and Miami area, our eye doctors can perform the procedure to correct your refractive error. If you are a good candidate, here is what you
Read MoreWhat is PRK?
TLC of Coral Gables Is Your Miami Eye Doctor for Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Are You in need of laser surgery in or around Coral Gables? We serve Miami and the surrounding areas with quality optometry services and laser procedures, including PRK. If you are in need of a highly qualified local eye doctor, look no
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Many people with astigmatism have long believed they must suffer with blurry vision because contacts or LASIK surgery would not work to correct their vision. However, with today’s technology, people with astigmatism are able to see with corrected vision just like anyone else. Let’s take a look at what astigmatism is and what options are
Read MoreCan I Get LASIK Eye Surgery?
LASIK eye surgery can be an amazing way to improve eyesight. While the procedure is a good fit for many people, LASIK surgery is not a good fit for everyone. Read on to learn if you’re a good candidate for eye surgery. If LASIK is right for you, our eye surgeon will walk you through
Read MoreRefractive Lens Exchange
Is Refractive Lens Exchange Right For You? TLC of Coral Gables offers Lens Replacement Surgery to improve the sight of our patients who need it. Our eye surgeon is experienced in the procedure and if the treatment is right for you it can help improve your sight quickly. We serve patients in and around Coral
Read MoreCorneal Collagen Cross-Linking
If you’ve been diagnosed with keratoconus or irregular astigmatism, you may be qualified to have corneal collagen cross-linking to slow the progression of vision loss. As with any eye surgery, you should always discuss with your eye doctor the risks based on your medical history, but this procedure may help you avoid having a corneal transplant the
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