Posts Tagged: LASIK
Determining 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 moreWhat are Cataracts and how can they be treated?
Lance Kugler, MD Cataracts, General Eye Questions
One of the main structures in the human eye is the crystalline lens, which refracts light to focus images on the retina. It is mostly made up of water and protein, both arranged in a certain way to keep the image sharp and let light pass smoothly through it. Sometimes, the protein and water can... Read more... Read moreThe Affordability of LASIK
Lance Kugler, MD Refractive Surgery, Research
Some people are under the impression that LASIK is an expensive luxury. However if you compare the cost of LASIK to the cost of the alternatives, specifically glasses or contact lenses, it is clear that LASIK is a very good value and actually saves money in the long run. Here is an average breakdown of... Read more... Read more