Posts Tagged: LASIK
The 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 moreHow Long Does LASIK Last?
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery
At Kugler Vision, a common question we hear is “does LASIK wear off?” The decision to explore the life changing benefits of LASIK eye surgery can often lead to an exacting weighing of pros and cons. One common misconception that is often relegated to the wrong list is the myth that LASIK effects eventually “wear... Read more... Read moreWhich form of laser eye surgery removes the least amount of tissue?
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery
I was recently asked to answer the following question that appeared on the Quora website: “Which form of laser eye surgery removes the least amount of tissue?” Here is my answer: For a given refractive error, the “amount” of tissue removed is roughly the same for the two primary methods of laser refractive surgery:... Read more