Imagine waking up each morning with clear vision. You are now free from the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. For many, laser eye surgery has turned this dream into reality. But how long does this newfound clarity last? Let us dive into the specifics of laser eye surgery. We will also discuss what you
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Can Eye Surgery Get Rid of the Need for Me to Wear Glasses?
Some people feel comfortable wearing glasses and contact lenses. Others, however, find them to cause interruptions in their active lifestyles. Fortunately, vision-correction surgery can fix all of that, and laser eye surgery has come a long way in recent years. Let’s talk about the most popular types of eye surgery to correct patients’ vision, and
Read MoreWhy Should You Get Your Eyes Checked by an Ophthalmologist?
We rely on our sense of sight for much of the information we absorb every day as well as for our ability to safely perform our day-to-day activities and to interact with the world around us. Developing a vision problem can result in not only significant quality-of-life issues but also in an increased risk for
Read MorePRK Surgery: What to Expect
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)—a precursor of LASIK eye surgery—is done to treat mild to moderate refractive vision problems: astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. The main difference between the two procedures is that PRK involves removing only the outermost layer of the cornea (epithelium), which will naturally regenerate within several days. If you’re tired of wearing contacts or
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
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