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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.
How long should I wait to swim after LASIK?
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions
In the summer, our patients are really excited about LASIK surgery because it gives them an opportunity to enjoy water activities without worrying about wearing contact lenses or prescription goggles to see underwater. If you are planning or have recently had LASIK, you must be wondering when it’s safe for you to swim after LASIK one... Read... Read moreLASIK 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 more