LASIK – it’s a term that resonates with hope and possibility for millions who struggle with poor vision. It evokes the promise of a life less encumbered by the constant need for glasses or contact lenses. Here at Las Vegas Eye Institute, we are passionate about turning that promise into reality. Our mission is embodied […]
Every journey to better vision starts with a single step. At Las Vegas Eye Institute, we believe in transforming lives through advanced eye care solutions designed to offer both clarity and convenience. As a leading clinic in ophthalmology, we leverage state-of-the-art technology and patient-centered communication to deliver high-quality LASIK procedures, a highly effective form of
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What do eyeglass prescription numbers mean? Eyeglass prescriptions generally have 3 numbers on them that include: 1) Spherical power 2) Astigmatism Magnitude 3) Astigmatism Axis Spherical power and astigmatism magnitude are both values given in diopters. Positive spherical values generally mean you have far-sightedness, or hyperopia, meaning you see better far away than you do
The cornea is the clear front structure at the front of the eye that is essentially the “window” into the eye. Dr. Swanic is a board-certified ophthalmologist who completed a fellowship in Corneal Surgery at UCLA following his residency. This training included extensive training in refractive surgery but also training in cornea transplantation along with
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What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a condition that causes a distortion of vision. The most likely cause of astigmatism is the shape of the cornea. The cornea is the clear window to the eye and is the same structure that ophthalmologists reshape when we perform LASIK, PRK, or SMILE. LASIK and PRK are essentially the
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The simple answer is: YES! But it’s like any tool in life; the device is only as good as the person using it. So you need great LASIK lasers, great diagnostic equipment, and a great surgeon to put it all together for the best possible LASIK outcomes. Read on to find out why we recently
Does the Laser your LASIK Surgeon Uses Matter? Read More »
The short answer to the above question is that it would be highly, highly unlikely in the year 2022 with all of the technological advancements we have seen in LASIK surgery since the excimer laser was originally approved by the FDA in 1995. We now have nearly 30 years of experience with this advanced form
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LASIK surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States, and it is great way for people who wear contact lenses to get out of them in a matter of minutes. Yes that is right, LASIK surgery can be done in only a few minutes. LASIK eye surgery consists of 2
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Dr. Swanic was fortunate enough to be invited to visit the practice of another successful LASIK and Cataract Surgeon in San Antonio this week. He made the quick trip over to Parkhurst NuVision in San Antonio Texas to explore some of the exciting new technology they are using to implant the recently approved STAAR Evo ICL.
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As a LASIK surgeon this is honestly one of the most common questions I get from potential LASIK patients. The good news is that it really isn’t possible to blink during LASIK surgery. What if I blink or move during LASIK surgery? During all of the eye surgeries that I perform including: LASIK, cataract surgery,
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