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LASIK has helped millions of people enjoy clearer vision with less dependence on glasses and contact lenses. It’s one of the most well-known vision correction procedures, and for good reason. But as we get older, our eyes begin to change in ways LASIK can’t fully address. If you’re in your mid-40s or older and considering […]

LASIK may be the most recognizable name in laser vision correction, but it isn’t necessarily the best procedure for everyone. For some patients, PRK eye surgery may be a safer or more appropriate option, particularly when corneal thickness, lifestyle, or other factors make LASIK less suitable. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a well-established laser vision correction […]

If you’re over 45, you may have noticed that your vision isn’t quite what it used to be. Reading small print takes more effort, you find yourself reaching for reading glasses more often, or you’re growing frustrated with switching between different pairs of glasses throughout the day. These changes are a normal part of aging, […]

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures performed today. By replacing the eye’s cloudy natural lens with a clear artificial lens, surgery can restore sharper, clearer vision. But for many patients, removing the cataract is only part of the goal. They also want to know: Will I still need glasses after […]

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) can be life-changing for patients with advanced keratoconus or other conditions affecting the cornea. By replacing damaged corneal tissue while preserving the eye’s healthy inner layers, this partial-thickness corneal transplant can restore corneal structure and improve visual potential. At the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute (CLEI), we take an especially […]

When people start exploring surgical vision correction, LASIK is often the first procedure that comes to mind. But LASIK isn’t the only way to reduce your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, and as you get older, it may not always be the most appropriate option. After about age 45, the natural lens inside the […]

One of the biggest questions patients have before PRK is simple: How long does PRK recovery take? PRK recovery is more gradual than LASIK recovery because the outermost layer of the cornea, called the epithelium, is removed during the procedure and needs time to regenerate. That means you should expect some discomfort and blurry or […]

If you have been diagnosed with keratoconus, learning about your treatment options can quickly become overwhelming. You may hear about corneal cross-linking, CTAK, specialized contact lenses, and procedures such as DALK or full-thickness corneal transplantation. How do you know which one you actually need? The answer depends on what your cornea needs. Different keratoconus treatments […]

Keratoconus is an irregular condition by nature. As the cornea weakens, it does not typically change in a perfectly even or symmetrical way. Instead, certain areas may become steeper, thinner, or more distorted than others. That raises an important question when treating the condition: Should every part of an irregular cornea receive exactly the same […]

One of the biggest questions people ask before having LASIK is, “Will the results last?” It’s a fair question. After all, if you’re investing in laser vision correction, you want to know whether you’ll still be enjoying clear vision 10, 20, or even 30 years from now. The reassuring news is that LASIK permanently reshapes […]