by David Shapiro, MD
Study: When physicians (medical doctors) have LASIK on their own eyes, satisfaction rates are very high. Physicians, or medical doctors (M.D.’s) represent the a very knowledgeable and even skeptical group of patients. Physicians also have a particularly high demand for outstanding vision. I personally have performed LASIK and PRK (“flapless LASIK”) on quite a few […]
by David Shapiro, MD
Study shows increased outdoor activity in children reduces the development of nearsightedness. While LASIK and PRK laser vision correction eye surgery are highly effective in correcting nearsightedness — or myopia — in adults, it would be nice if we could stop nearsightedness from developing in the first place. A recent study from Taiwan gives us […]
by David Shapiro, MD
In preparing the eye for LASIK, punctal plugs should be considered only as part of a larger strategy for addressing any dry eye before LASIK. Before a patient undergoes either LASIK or PRK laser vision correction eye surgery, it is important for the surgeon to address any dry eye issues. This attention to dry eye […]
by David Shapiro, MD
Laser vision correction eye surgery — and contact lens wear — typically do not limit peripheral vision. Glasses, by contrast, do tend to limit peripheral vision in proportion to the power of the prescription. A patient from Santa Barbara recently told me that he loved his peripheral vision with his contact lenses, but felt he […]
by David Shapiro, MD
LASIK can be performed in patients with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism but only careful attention to dry eye issues. A patient from Santa Maria recently asked me if LASIK can be performed on people with thyroid problems. The answer is a qualified yes, as long as careful attention and consideration is given to dry eye issues. […]
