by David Shapiro, MD
Although the names sound similar, wavefront guided LASIK is different from wavefront optimized LASIK. The two versions of LASIK differ in how the optics of the eye are measured prior to surgery, measurements which are then used to program the excimer laser. With wavefront guided LASIK, a high resolution infrared laser beam is shined into […]
by David Shapiro, MD
LeBron James made his regular-season premiere in a Lakers uniform yesterday. Ice Cube introduced him to cheering fans, saying “Laker fans, the wait is over!” Many consider James to be the greatest player in the NBA, yet few people know that LASIK laser vision correction played a major role in launching James’ career and helped him […]
by David Shapiro, MD
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded today to Gérard Mourou, PhD and Donna Strickland, PhD, two physicists who helped to develop laser technology used in LASIK laser eye surgery. In granting the award, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences noted Dr. Mourou and Strickland developed laser chirped pulse amplification, a technology which allowed laser energy to be […]
by David Shapiro, MD
In most cases, LASIK laser vision correction results are very stable for many, many years, even many decades. However, as aging occurs, over time some patients benefit from a “touch up” or “enhancement procedure” to fine tune their LASIK result. This often occurs not due to changes in the LASIK (ie the LASIK is not […]
by David Shapiro, MD
After pregnancy, vision did not change in women who previously had undergone LASIK laser eye surgery according to a new study. The study, led by Ioanna Kontari, MD, was one of the few studies to look at this issue. Previous studies of women who never had undergone LASIK showed that during pregnancy there was a temporary […]
