LASIK for Presbyopia
Are you over 40 and wear reading glasses? Chances are you have presbyopia. Presbyopia is an age-related process where people find they need to…
March 7, 2016
Read PostLASIK for Farsightedness
Are you farsighted (see better at a distance) and wondering if LASIK will help? The answer is yes, in most cases. LASIK is approved by…
February 29, 2016
Read PostLASIK Surgery Under 18
The old saying goes that “you’re never too old,” but are you ever too young? In the case of LASIK surgery, you might be. Can…
February 22, 2016
Wearing Contacts before a LASIK Consultation
What’s the hardest part of having LASIK surgery? It’s not necessarily the recovery. A lot of our patients say going without contacts is often the…
February 18, 2016
LASIK or Laser Eye Surgery: Is There A Difference?
Laser-assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, otherwise known as LASIK, is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the…
February 11, 2016
Wondering About LASIK Flaps?
During LASIK, a surgeon creates a flap in the cornea in order to reshape the stromal layer of the cornea and correct vision. After the laser has reshaped the stromal layer, the LASIK flap is carefully repositioned over the treatment area by the surgeon.
February 1, 2016
What is Refractive Surgery?
Refractive surgery is any eye surgery used to improve the refractive state of the eye and decrease or eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
January 24, 2016
Dry Eye and LASIK Questions Answered
Prior to LASIK surgery, your doctor will check your medical history and look for a variety of conditions, including dry eyes. It is important to let your doctor know if you suffer from dry eye prior to surgery, as your surgeon may want to treat it before surgery.
January 17, 2016
LASIK vs. PRK: What is the Difference?
One of the most well-known eye surgeries is LASIK. When asked, most people have heard about it. But PRK, which stands for photo refractive keratectomy, is less well-known. What’s the difference?
January 10, 2016
LASIK Consultation Preparation
Here at Victoria Eye Center in Beeville, we believe preparation is the key to any successful treatment. If you’re scheduled for a LASIK procedure, we advise you to do all you can to research the procedure, recovery and results in order to be as informed and prepared as you can.
January 3, 2016