Blog Category: General Eye Questions
Preparing for your LASIK appointment
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery
Patients often feel excited or anxious prior to their LASIK appointment. While these emotions are completely normal, being prepared can help put your mind at ease during the lead up to your big day. Here are a few tips to help you get ready: 1. Ask questions and express your concerns During your consultation and... Read more... Read moreCan LASIK correct astigmatism?
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery
Astigmatism is a refractive error that results in impaired eyesight due to irregular conformation of the eye, meaning the eye is not perfectly round but more ovular. It often occurs early in life and usually in children between the ages of 5 to 17 years old. Astigmatism can last a lifetime if it isn’t treated... Read more... Read moreWhy you Shouldn’t be Afraid of LASIK
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery, Research
With our sight being one of our most cherished senses, it comes as no surprise that some patients feel apprehensive before undergoing laser eye surgery. For more than 20 years, LASIK has been a successful vision correction procedure for over 16 million people. From famous athletes to professionals that rely on having excellent sight for... Read... Read more