Looking into LASIK? Here’s How to Understand the Research
If you are considering your vision correction options, particularly those beyond glasses and contact lenses, you are probably looking into LASIK. While it is comforting to see the enormous amount of clinical data supporting LASIK as safe and effective, it can be tough to wade through the technical language and scientific jargon often used in […]
Guidelines for Becoming a LASIK Candidate
Not everyone who needs glasses or contacts to see well enjoys wearing them, which is why – so far – more than 19 million people in the U.S. have had LASIK. The laser vision correction option is both safe and effective, which is why it is so popular. After 20 years of popularity, everyone has […]
How We Know LASIK is Safe
If you rely on glasses or contact lenses to see well, it is likely at some point you have wondered what it would be like to see without needing corrective lenses. Which means, you’ve thought about a laser vision correction procedure – like LASIK. Because it is elective surgery, it is important to weigh the […]
How to Choose a LASIK Surgeon
LASIK eye surgery is the most common refractive surgery performed today, and choosing a qualified LASIK surgeon plays an essential role in achieving successful results. Top Charleston ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon Dr. Kerry Solomon offers the following guidelines to help you select the best surgeon for your procedure.
Are Vision Screenings and Eye Exams the Same?
The terms vision screening and eye exam are often used interchangeably. However, there are important distinctions between the two that many patients are unaware of. In this blog post, our Charleston vision experts explain the differences between the two and why eye exams are important, even if you have passed a vision screening. Vision Screenings […]
LASIK Eye Surgery Procedure Step by Step
Dr. Kerry Solomon – LASIK Step by Step Blog If you’re thinking about LASIK and looking for an ophthalmologist/eye surgeon in Charleston, SC, who specializes in the procedure, we’re giving you a chance to experience LASIK with Dr. Kerry Solomon vicariously. Through this blog post (and some amateur videos), you can get a feel for […]
25 Reasons for Better Vision with LASIK – Part 2
This December, we’re celebrating 25 Days of Better Vision at Dr. Kerry Solomon’s LASIK Center in Charleston, SC. To help celebrate the incredible LASIK savings we’re offering, we also wanted to bring you some of our favorite reasons for pursuing LASIK, many inspired by testimonials and reviews from our actual patients. Part two of our […]
25 Reasons for Better Vision with LASIK – Part I
This December, we’re celebrating “25 Days of Better Vision” at Dr. Kerry Solomon’s LASIK center in Charleston, South Carolina. This inspired us to look back at some of our patient testimonials, reviews, and blog posts to bring you 25 of our favorite reasons for pursuing LASIK surgery. If you’re ready to start your own LASIK […]
LASIK Complication Rates: Get the Facts
When weighing a decision about an elective surgery, such as LASIK or other laser vision correction procedure, it is natural to want to thoroughly understand the potential risks and benefits. Dr. Solomon and his team are here to answer any questions you have, and we understand you may want to do some independent research on […]
LASIK Success Rates: Know the Facts
Patients who come into our office to talk about their vision correction options often have questions about the LASIK success rate. This isn’t surprising, given the procedure’s popularity and performance in improving vision and reducing – even eliminating – patients’ reliance on glasses or contacts. This article offers an in-depth look at how LASIK success […]