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Are you considering laser vision correction? Have you heard of LASIK and PRK, but are wondering what all the fuss is about for the newest laser eye surgery: SMILE LASIK? We have just the right answers for you! What is PRK? PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is a 1st generation laser vision correction procedure, that is used […]

If you have ever had your eyes tested to determine how clearly you can see, you may have heard the term ‘visual acuity’ before. Visual acuity is used to describe the clearness of vision and is expressed as a fraction, such as 20/20 or 20/40. Many people who have heard of these expressions have very […]

SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is an innovative new alternative to conventional laser vision correction procedures like LASIK and is considered to be at the forefront of refractive treatments in Edison, NJ, and worldwide. The technique itself involves the creation of a lenticular, which is a small, lens-shaped area of tissue within the cornea. This […]

Bladeless LASIK in Manhattan, NY has transformed the way in which LASIK laser vision correction can now be performed. Instead of relying on a handheld device called a microkeratome to create the flap needed to access the corneal tissue for reshaping, the incisions can now be made using cutting-edge laser technology. Here at the Manhattan […]

A few months ago, Manhattan LASIK Center welcomed its second ZEISS VisuMax FS 500 laser, making MLC the only center in the US with two revolutionary ZEISS VisuMax lasers! ZEISS VisuMax laser allows surgeons to perform ultra-thin flap bladeless LASIK, as well as the third generation flapless ZEISS SMILE procedure. Manhattan LASIK Center has been […]

If you have refractive eye errors where you ordinarily need to wear glasses or contacts in order to see clearly, you may be frustrated with the limitation of these solutions, but fortunately, there are alternative options. Laser vision correction in Edison, NJ has transformed the lives of countless patients around the world, enabling them to […]

Doing the right things in the hours and days following your LASIK procedure can help to ensure the success of your procedure and help your eyes to heal and to recover as quickly as possible following your treatment. Here’s what you need to know about what to do immediately after LASIK laser vision correction surgery […]

While glasses and contact lenses are still extremely popular treatment choices for patients with refractive eye errors, a growing number of people are becoming frustrated with the limitations that these solutions place on their lives. Glasses don’t suit everyone.  They can be fragile and easily broken, and remembering to take them with you can be […]

If you have been considering laser vision correction as an option to get rid of those annoying pair of glasses or irritating contacts, somewhere along with your research you may have heard about the newest, minimally invasive procedure called SMILE. As SMILE is becoming more commonly known and growing in the laser vision correction industry […]

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most well-known form of laser vision correction and has transformed the vision of an estimated 10 million Americans since it was first approved by the FDA in 1999. LASIK can be used to successfully treat refractive eye conditions including myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism.  If you require […]