SupraCor and LASIK Monovision Laser Vision Correction both involve trading some distance vision to improve mid and close vision. Both can be used after cataract surgery or to correct presbyopia. A new study looks at SupraCor after cataract surgery. In my last blog, I looked at the issue of reading vision after cataract surgery. We […]
Cataract Surgery, Lens Implants, Reading Glasses, Monovision, and LASIK
by David Shapiro, MD
Patients undergoing cataract surgery now have the option of implants which correct the need for reading glasses to various degrees — all involving some degree of tradeoff. LASIK can also be used to create monovision after cataract surgery if necessary. A patient from Santa Maria today asked my how cataract surgery would affect her reading […]
Different PRK Techniques: Epi-LASIK vs PRK With Automated Epithelial Removal Brush
by David Shapiro, MD
In PRK Surgery, the thin corneal epithelial layer is removed. There are several approaches to doing this, including epi-LASIK and the use of an automated brush called the Amoils Brush. In my last blog, I looked at the differences between LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery. With LASIK, a flap is made, whereas with PRK, […]
LASIK vs PRK Dry Eye: Dry Eye, Vision Fluctuations, and Foreign Body Sensation After Wavefront LASIK and PRK
by David Shapiro, MD
Dry eye is a common symptom during the first few months after LASIK and PRK. A new study shows similar levels of dry eye after LASIK and PRK. Dry eye symptoms tend to resolve after both forms of laser eye surgery. A patient from Thousand Oaks recently asked me about dry eye after LASIK. Dry […]
What is the Difference Between LASIK and PRK Laser Eye Surgery?
by David Shapiro, MD
I perform roughly 50% LASIK and 50% PRK in my laser vision correction sub-specialty practice. In LASIK, a flap is created on the corneal surface before the excimer laser is applied. In PRK, no flap is made. In LASIK laser eye surgery, a corneal flap is made and lifted from the surface of the cornea […]