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A concept of stimulated emission by light came from Albert Einstein in 1917. He toyed with the idea of photons interacting with highly excited molecules which created an emission with a second photon. Later this action became termed laser which stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”. LASIK surgery uses light to make […]

Visual acuity, quick thinking, and nerves of steel describe most race car drivers. Nowhere does having aligned vision count more than racing on dusty, dirty tracks or world class paved ones. The video shows the type of sight a race car driver must do to have a successful career.     Staying a top driver […]

According to the American Refractive Surgery Council as of October 2017, 99% of patients receive a better than 20/40 vision while 90% achieve 20/20 or better.  The measurement that matters the most remains patient satisfaction with the procedure after having it. It as well stays high. As exciting as those numbers have become a person […]

Despite its record success LASIK Houston remains classified as an elective cosmetic surgery. One of the clauses in most insurance policies states if LASIK becomes the only conceivable medical option to treat a serious eye problem insurance will pay. Insurance most always will pay for glasses and eye contacts both of which Houston LASIK does. […]

The short answer to that question is it depends. Ophthalmologists work under the guidance of a professional community which adheres to the codes of their licenses and the mandates of the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA does not recommend LASIK for anyone under 18 years old, and for some situations, the surgery with some […]

Once you make the decisions to have the surgery, the ophthalmologist sets up a schedule for operation. They may have asked you not to wear your contact lenses for a few days. Otherwise few restrictions exist for drinking and eating. They may check on if you take daily medications and if they interfere with the […]

Strabismus defines as a condition where eyesight does not align due to a physical problem with eye muscles. Also called crossed eyes when viewing an object, the eyes do not look at the same spot at the same moment. This sends two different visual signals to the brain. A person may see double or have […]

Sometimes the corneal tissue has a thinness that makes LASIK laser eye surgery not the best option. At Houston LASIK, clinic other surgeries then become available that may address the condition. PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy eye surgery. Instead of a corneal flap created, the surface layer of corneal cells becomes removed. It takes a […]

According to the American Optometric Association, dynamic visual acuity remains a must-have skill in tennis, soccer, parts of baseball and racquetball. Visual acuity defines as a standard of discerning a collection of chart letters and numbers. The standard lists as 20/20 determine normal visual acuity. It means at 20 feet from the chart a person […]

Neither the FDA nor the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend a standard practice of performing refractive surgery on the eyes of children. The FDA sets the lower limit of best practice at the age of 18 years. The American Academy of Ophthalmology takes the stance of Preferred Practice Pattern. What that means for ophthalmologists is […]