An Interview With Dr. Solomon, ASCRS President
[link pid=”29″][/link] As you may have seen and heard, Dr. Solomon has been around the world and back this year, serving as president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. We sat down with Dr. Solomon between trips to ask him a few questions about his role and experiences, and find out how […]
When Contact Lenses Let You Down
[link pid=”41″][/link] Sometimes it starts with a mild tingling sensation. Or maybe your eyes just feeling drier than usual. It’s the beginning of a day when your contacts aren’t going to be comfortable. And, it’s disappointing, because for more than 30 million people in the U.S., contacts are the vision correction of choice without broadcasting […]
Answers to the Most Common LASIK Questions
[link pid=”41″][/link] Many of the patients we see for [link pid=”41″]LASIK[/link] consultations at our [link pid=”180″]offices[/link] around Charleston, SC, are prepared with a list of questions about the surgery. Often, each patient has the same concerns, so we try to address them early on and leave time for more questions and discussions after their surgery. With […]
LASIK Research: What It Is and What It Means
[link pid=”41″][/link] So you’ve been considering LASIK and in the course of your research you keep coming across the results of clinical studies. What are those? Do they matter? Should you pay attention to them? In a word – yes! Clinical studies, in a nutshell, are how we know what we know about LASIK and […]
Carolina EyeCare Research Center Authors Latest Global LASIK Scientific Literature Review
In 2009, our team at the [link pid=”37″]Carolina EyeCare Research Center[/link] took on the enormous task of the first global [link pid=”41″]LASIK[/link] scientific literature review – “LASIK World Literature Review – Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction” – which compiled more than 2,900 peer-reviewed papers on LASIK published between 1988 and 2008. At that time, […]
A LASIK Treatment, From Start to Finish
As an ophthalmologist who performs [link pid=”41″]LASIK[/link] here in Charleston, South Carolina, one of my favorite questions to ask patients is, “When was the last time you went without glasses?” I often encounter a long pause as patients mentally rewind to a time — years or even decades earlier — when clear vision without corrective lenses […]
My Role as ASCRS President
The past few months have been incredibly exciting for me as an [link pid=”27″]ophthalmologist[/link] here in Charleston, South Carolina. I’ve recently begun my role as President of the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) for the 2016–2017 year, and this new step has brought a number of wonderful opportunities along with it. I’ve […]
LASIK Achieves Operation-Ready Vision for Military Service Personnel
Recently, one of our most popular professional journals, EyeWorld, devoted much of its issue to the benefit of vision correction surgery for military personnel. As a civilian, you may be unaware of the importance placed on vision in military readiness for all branches of service. With the military being a such an important part of […]
New Study Finds Overall Vision Satisfaction in LASIK Patients
New study finds LASIK patients who used to wear contact lenses are more satisfied with their vision and remain satisfied over time. When you rely on vision correction to see well, it is important to look into all of your options. Sometimes research can help inform your choice, so we like to share studies we […]
The Dream Team: Athletes and LASIK
[link pid=”41″][/link] Since most adults have some degree of vision impairment, and sports often require keen eyesight for optimal performance, it’s no surprise that [link pid=”41″]LASIK[/link] is so popular with athletes here in Charleston, SC, and beyond. Of course, there are other vision correction options available for athletes, including contact lenses, glasses, and prescription goggles. Unfortunately, these […]