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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Last week the FDA approved Cequa, a new prescription eye drop to treat dry eyes. There are already two other FDA approved drops to treat dry eye on the market, Restasis and Xiidra. Cequa becomes the third option. The active ingredient in Ceque is cyclosporine, which is the same active ingredient in Restasis. Dry eye […]

Seth Lancaster, recent MLB draft pick for the Phillies, had LASIK laser eye surgery after developing recurrent contact lens infection and irritation — contact lens problems that forced him to stop wearing his contacts. Lancaster is a 21 year old infielder who had normal vision in his right eye, but could not see without glasses or contacts […]