Fighter Pilots and LASIK
The vision requirements for fighter pilots are strict. Flying is no child’s play and requires optimal vision – or in simpler words, nearly a hawk’s vision. Almost every service in the military that is relevant to operating aircraft in the skies requires a 20/20 vision. Before 2007, candidates who underwent LASIK or PRK became disqualified. […]
History of Laser Vision Correction
Father Waclaw Szuniewicz initiated the beginning of refractive surgery. He was a missionary from Poland and his pioneering work in reshaping the cornea paved the way too many other inventions. One of the offshoots of Father Szuniewicz’s work was the invention of refractive keratoplasty and the introduction of keratomileusis, which later made way for a […]
Advancements in LASIK technology
LASIK has revolutionized laser eye surgery by bringing joy and hope for millions of patients. Premier eye clinics such as Houston Lasik have been on the forefront of innovation and technology adoption. Similar to PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), LASIK is the most popular one given its safe, painless, bloodless, non-invasive, and versatile applications. As with any […]
The Relation Between Diabetes and Glaucoma
Is there a relation between diabetes and glaucoma? Yes, there exists a complex relationship between these two eye conditions. Before understanding the relationship, it is necessary to understand some brief information about the individual conditions. What is diabetes? Diabetes classifieds into type 1 and type 2. In the former type, pancreatic beta cells stop producing […]
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Visual impairment defines as an issue not correctable by surgery, medicine, glasses or contact lenses. Legal blindness defines as vision measured 20/200 or less and qualified a person for benefits. Having poor eyesight interferes with a person’s ability to function during the day. Seeing in grayness and shadows causes a person to make different decisions […]
