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Excimer laser refractive surgery has evolved into a comprehensive technique. Early practitioners used PRK, but LASIK supplanted this technique, but concerns were raised about post-operative keratectasia. Over the past few years, surface ablation has invoked interest with its LASEK and epi-LASIK techniques. In the former technique, the epithelium is lifted using mechanical equipment sans adjunctive […]

Some eye problems may require treatment with LASIK laser eye surgery from a premier eye clinic such as Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston, but there are some eye problems that can initially be treated at home.  Black eye – There are more serious symptoms associated with this condition that would require a patient […]

During a laser eye surgery consultation, an eye doctor from a premier eye clinic such as Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston, conducts and eye evaluation. The doctor will assess if the eyes can be treated with LASIK surgery. After a discussion and an examination that is non-invasive, the doctor will make an evaluation. […]

In LASEK surgery a hinged flap is created in the epithelial and in LASIK surgery a corneal flap is created. The former type of flap is much thinner. For a naturally thin cornea, the former treatment is recommended. For thinner corneal walls, LASIK has not been recommended. LASEK receives the recommendation instead given that this […]

Monovision is an optical relief methodology used to relieve patients of presbyopia symptoms. LASIK eye surgeons ensure that one eye of the patient is able to focus at a distance and the other eye is able to focus on near objects.  How does this treatment methodology work? This treatment is based on the zoom function […]

LASEK eye surgery is closely related to PRK surgery. This surgery has been used to treat myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. LASEK selectively combines some techniques of PRK and LASIK. PRK and LASEK have become highly recommended options for people who are not eligible for LASIK surgery. Similar to the other types of refractive laser eye […]

Low vision comes as a visual impairment that may not be rectified with glasses, surgery, or contact lenses, but low vision can be corrected with LASIK laser eye surgery. An eye doctor from Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston can help identify the range of treatment options available for vision improvements.  Low vision can […]

Prolonged computer use can lead to the development of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Computer Vision Syndrome comes as a set of vision problems that cause discomfort in individuals who use computers extensively. The intensity of vision problems depends on the person, but in certain cases can be directly proportional to computer usage. The general symptoms […]

Advancement in vision correction surgery over the years has offered patients not only several different options, but also better outcomes. In fact, vision problems have become a matter of just finding the right vision correction surgery for the best results. One of these is LASIK. LASIK, short for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis is one of the […]

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis or LASIK are two types of vision correction surgeries that make use of a laser. PRK came first and is still being used by many eye surgeons today. Both procedures are effective and safe and both use the same shaping of the cornea approach to correct vision.   […]