In today’s hectic world filled with 10 hour work days, constant contact with friends and co-workers and literally countless hours of entertainment available at our fingertips, it’s no wonder that the vast majority of people report getting less and less sleep each night, often four hours or less. It is
Most people talk about what to do prior to your LASIK procedure or how to prepare for a consultation, but not many outline steps to take after LASIK surgery. Whether you’re about to have the procedure done, or have recently gone through it and are confused about how to take
There are countless people out there who have considered undergoing LASIK surgery, but more often than not have one big question plague their decision. Is it really worth it? For those with significantly poor vision that rely heavily on corrective lenses, the decision is often much more simple. But for
Typically when women wash their face, one of the most sensitive but neglected parts are the eyes. It’s easy to avoid scrubbing thoroughly or using the right makeup remover, especially on a late night when you’re exhausted and all you want to do is go to sleep. However, not washing
One of the most frequently asked questions that we get is how quickly one can go back to playing sports after LASIK. While it depends on the type of surgery you had, and how severe your eye condition was prior to surgery, there are a few basic rules we suggest
I was recently asked this question on Quora: “Will thinning the central part of the cornea during Lasik or ASA lead to Keratoconus? I was recently asked this question on Quora: “Will thinning the central part of the cornea during Lasik or ASA lead to Keratoconus?” Click here to read
Being a star athlete requires staying on top of the game in every way, including having excellent vision. Whether driving a golf ball longer and straighter, tracking opponents on the football field or throwing a perfect pitch, freedom from glasses, contacts, and blurred vision is central to the performance of
Eye injuries may seem rare, but are one of the leading causes of vision loss, often resulting from a sport or physical activity. Each year, more than 40,000 sports-related eye injuries are reported, many of which could have easily been prevented with protective eyewear. Three common types of eye injuries
Many patients with dry eyes are interested to know if their condition will prevent them from having LASIK surgery. With proper examination, dry eye treatment, and post-surgical care, having laser eye surgery with dry eyes is a possibility. The tear film on the surface of the eye helps to protect
At Kugler Vision in Omaha, Nebraska, we receive many LASIK questions via e-mail, social networks, phone calls and during patient EyeAnalysis consultation appointments. And we get it! It’s totally natural to have LASIK questions when you’re considering a procedure. At Kugler Vision, we value you and customer service is one
Laser vision correction has come a long way over the past few decades. From the production of the first excimer laser by IBM in 1975 to the FDA’s approval of customized Wavefront LASIK vision correction in 2002, many milestones have helped assert LASIK surgery as one of the most popular
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
