by David Shapiro, MD
Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by a curvature flaw in the cornea. LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery can treat astigmatism and wavefront LASIK and wavefront PRK can treat irregular astigmatism. A patient from Camarillo asked me a question this week that is one of the most common questions I am asked. “What,” she […]
by David Shapiro, MD
Farsightedness is a refractive error caused by the cornea being too flat for the eye. LASIK can correct farsightedness very effectively. Farsightedness should not be confused with presbyopia, the age-related loss of the ability to see up close. A patient from Camarillo recently told me she was farsighted, but never quite understood what that meant. […]
by David Shapiro, MD
Nutrition can affect eye health. Nutritional omega-3 improves LASIK and PRK outcomes while possibly lowering the risk of AMD. Vitamin C improves PRK healing. Iron and calcium supplements, however, may increase the risk of glaucoma. I have always had a particular interest in the relationship of nutrition and eye health, particularly as it impacts LASIK […]
by David Shapiro, MD
Contact Lens Care Must Be Meticulous To Minimize the Risk of Sight Threatening Infections and Other Complications of Contact Lens Wear. In my last blog, I looked at types of contact lenses. Contacts, of course, are a common alternative to LASIK or PRK laser eye surgery. One of the most common reason people come to […]
by David Shapiro, MD
Contact lenses are one of the most common alternatives to LASIK and PRK laser vision correction eye surgery, yet many people do not fully understand contact lens options and complications. When patients consider having LASIK or PRK laser vision correction eye surgery, they need to carefully consider other options as well. Surgical options to LASIK […]
