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Things To Do Before Lasik Eye Surgery One of the first things you want to do before you undergo Lasik surgery is to become well-informed about the process. The next step is to compile a list of questions you have about the procedure, how long surgery takes, what happens after the Lasik surgery if there […]

With FDA approval, 50 percent more people now qualify for the ReLEx SMILE procedure. This revolutionary advancement in vision correction cures incorrect curvatures in the cornea. Reshaping this part of the eye allows light to enter the eye at the correct angle clearing up blurriness and introducing more lines of sight. Manhattan LASIK Center is the only […]

Why One Should Avoid Low-Cost Lasik Surgery?   Lasik surgery costs that are listed as low-cost and premium rates may seem appealing until you realize how they get that figure. Lasik eye surgery averages more than $2,000 per eye. Most reputable Lasik Centers have payment plans and a variety of financing options. Lasik Surgery Prices […]

How does Lasik Work? LASIK stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis. LASIK surgery requires the use of an excimer laser to change the shape of the cornea. This change creates a better vision for people who have numerous vision problems like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. There are several types of laser vision correction surgeries […]

Lasik Eye Surgery Myths People often question whether the Lasik surgeon is telling them a tale to get them to sign up for Lasik eye surgery. If you are in good health, have had stable vision for two or more years, and take few or no medications, then it is likely that you could qualify […]

Macular degeneration, commonly referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is the single largest cause of sight loss in the developed world and affects more than 10 million Americans. It usually affects people over the age of 60, but has been known to affect those who are younger. It is a painless condition that usually […]

A medicine that is used to create numbness or loss of feeling in the certain area of the body.

When 2 lenses are combined to make one eyeglass. Upper lens for a good distance visions while other lower lens for clear close vision.

Thin segment of tissue on the superficial of the cornea made at the initiation of LASIK surgery. Created with either a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser.

A corneal topographer shines light onto the exterior of the eye and then measures the returned light to create a map of the cornea’s curvature as well as any abnormalities.