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 […]
6 Things to Experience in Charleston After You Have LASIK
Who doesn’t love walking around Charleston’s cobblestone streets, riding in one of its horse-drawn carriages, visiting its historic district and enjoying the beauty of the local landscape? After LASIK, your vision will give you a new appreciation of the wonderful city we live in without having to rely on contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses. In fact, […]
The Compromises of Contact Lenses
There is no denying the fact contact lenses are a popular option for vision correction. But nearly every day in my work as an ophthalmologist, I see contact lens wearers in my Charleston, SC, office complaining about the daily hassle of cleaning and disinfecting them. Over time, these patients become more and more dissatisfied with contact […]
LASIK or Contact Lenses: Which Is Better?
[link pid=”41″][/link] My patients know me as their ophthalmologist here in Charleston, SC, but I am also the president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). This role allows me to stay at the forefront of innovations and information related to these procedures, and I’m always excited to bring what I learn […]
New Research: LASIK Safety and Performance Continue To Impress
This post originally appeared on the ARSC Insight Blog. At the May 2016 annual meeting of the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery – the medical organization of surgeons specializing in vision correction and cataract surgeries – updates of several high-profile research studies of LASIK safety and performance, including the FDA PROWL study, were […]
Why Lasers Should be Part of Your Wedding Planning Checklist
[link pid=”41″][/link] This post originally appeared on the ARSC Insight Blog. Planning for your wedding is a monumental task. There are so many important decisions to make and many tasks to add to your wedding planning checklist. Who to invite? When to send out the invitations? Where to honeymoon? What laser-based procedures to have? Yes, […]
A Closer Look at Topography-guided LASIK
[link pid=”41″][/link] I recently announced that our practice was one of the first in the country to offer topo-guided [link pid=”41″]LASIK[/link] eye surgery. The response at our Charleston, SC, practice has been tremendous, and I am thrilled that so many of our patients will experience better vision than they ever thought possible with this new technology. […]
Your Money: Why LASIK is Worth it
[link pid=”87″][/link] Ask someone who has had [link pid=”41″]LASIK[/link] and in all likelihood they will tell you it is the best money they have ever spent. But if you’ve ever looked into the particulars of having LASIK, the $4,000-$5,000 price tag may have you wondering: Is it really worth it? But before you start scouring […]