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Being squeamish about eye surgery is a natural thing. The thought of having your eyes probed is enough to cause anxiety in most people, and this discomfort is often aggravated by the prevalent unsupported myths about refractive procedures, including SMILE surgery, which is actually very safe and performed every day. If you’re currently thinking about […]

Your eyes help you accomplish your daily activities with ease. Studies reveal that environmental, lifestyle and health factors may cause eye disorders, such as astigmatism and nearsightedness that can impede your ability to see. Thankfully, procedures such as ZEISS SMILE, Bladeless LASIK, and PRK, are available to correct these eye ailments. If you would like […]

Several states across the country have mandated the use of face masks in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With recommendations against touching the face and eyes, people with vision problems started opting for glasses. However, these glass wearers have come face to face with an unexpected side effect: foggy glasses. Although most of […]

SMILE or Small Incision Lenticule Extraction is one of the newest and arguably the safest of all laser vision correction techniques. This new technique is making waves in the laser vision industry, with more people than ever keen to take advantage of the benefits that it offers. What Makes SMILE Different From Other Laser Vision […]

If you have chosen the LASIK procedure to transform your eyesight, you will undoubtedly be very excited about the prospect of being able to see clearly with little or no need for glasses or contacts again! LASIK is the most common elective eye surgery and countless procedures have been performed worldwide since the technique was […]

If you are considering laser vision correction, you will undoubtedly want to choose the safest, most comfortable, and most accurate variety of treatments. This is where SMILE comes in. SMILE in Edison, NJ is one of the newest techniques in laser vision correction. With a proven superior safety profile, minimal risk of complications, and one […]

Over the last 20 years, our Medical Director Dr. Niksarli, Dr. Buchsbaum, and the Manhattan LASIK Center team have performed over 100,000 LASIK, SMILE, and PRK procedures. When patients come into our centers to determine if they are a candidate for SMILE LASIK, one of the most common questions asked is: “Is SMILE LASIK surgery […]

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 […]