Blog Category: Refractive Surgery
What 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 moreWhat exactly is “Wavefront” LASIK?
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery
At Kugler Vision, we know that “Wavefront” is a term that is often inaccurately used to describe a range of refractive surgeries. This has resulted in increased confusion about what Wavefront technology really is and how it can affect the outcome of vision correction surgery. Wavefront LASIK is a type of laser eye surgery that... Read more... Read moreDetermining whether LASIK is the right surgery for you
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery
Every year, millions of Americans experience the life changing benefits of LASIK. The excellent success rate of laser vision correction can partly be attributed to the detailed patient screening conducted prior to a LASIK procedure. Though many interested patients are ideal candidates for refractive surgery, there are a few important factors to... Read more