LASIK Vision Improvement: The Benefits of LASIK in Las Vegas Part 1

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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Your Eyeglass Prescription Numbers: What They Mean and What Vision Correction Procedure Can Help

LASIK / Matthew Swainic, MD

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

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How Does Your Cornea Protect Your Eye After LASIK?

LASIK / Matthew Swainic, MD

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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Can LASIK Treat Astigmatism?

LASIK / Matthew Swainic, MD

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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Does the Laser your LASIK Surgeon Uses Matter?

LASIK / Matthew Swainic, MD

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

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