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Keep up with us and on the latest news on laser vision correction, facts about LASIK, and developments in near vision correction to eliminate the need for reading glasses. Our blog also features information on lifestyle enhancement through freedom from glasses and contacts, and along with tips for eye health all year long.
LASIK Recovery
Lance Kugler, MD Refractive Surgery
As LASIK technology has improved, so has the post-operative recovery process. While some patients face the initial concern that laser eye surgery will leave them recuperating for months, the reality is that the vast majority of patients experience improved vision within one or two days after their laser vision correction procedure. While the... Read moreRecent study shows INTACS corneal rings may decrease progression of Keratoconus
Lance Kugler, MD Practice News
INTACS corneal rings have been used as a treatment for keratoconus for several years. Although experts have always assumed that INTACS prevent the progression of keratoconus, and decrease the chance of requiring a corneal transplantation, we now have scientific proof. Researchers in France recently published an article in the inter national... Read moreWhat is ASA and how is it different from LASIK?
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery
When discussing laser eye surgery, people typically refer to LASIK as the only option for vision correction. While it is still the most popular type of eye surgery, there are other alternatives for those who are not a candidate. Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA), also known as Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), corrects a person’s vision by... Read more