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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On nearly every cataract evaluation we perform we get questions about whether or not cataract surgery is laser surgery. The short answer is “no.” However, we do perform laser assisted cataract surgery in which a few of the steps are performed by a femtosecond laser and other steps are performed manually. The truth is that
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What is LASIK eye surgery? LASIK eye surgery corrects vision by reshaping the cornea with a device called an excimer laser. LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. Keratomileusis is a greek term that means “corneal reshaping” and reshaping the cornea with the excimer laser is what enhances patients vision. In Situ means “on site”
There are many myths out there regarding the permanence of LASIK eye surgery. We will try to debunk these myths, but at the same time give you absolutely essential knowledge on LASIK surgery, its effectiveness, its safety, and most importantly how long it is likely to last. As a general rule though, modern LASIK is
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This is a common reason for consultations at Las Vegas Eye Institute. It’s no secret that Americans all want the best vision possible, and laser vision correction, or LASIK surgery, is one the best ways to get it. Here we attempt to discuss some of the key elements of a thorough examination for LASIK surgery.
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Can I still get eye care without going to the hospital? Yes! And we strongly recommend that you stay away from the hospitals for eye issues right now so that our health care workers can focus on infected patients and other patients that require emergency treatment for life threatening conditions like heart attacks and strokes.
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LASER Vision correction is an amazing procedure and there are many excellent places to get it done. However, we know that when it comes to your eyes that it’s not only normal, but expected, to be nervous about getting this procedure done. We want to put you at ease and let you know what we
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When selecting a LASIK provider, it is important to understand what your LASIK cost includes. Some providers advertise for a low initial cost, only to charge more for “add-ons” which result in a much higher cost of LASIK than the price that was initially quoted. At Las Vegas Eye Institute we do not have a
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