TAMPA BAY, FL--(Marketwired - May 28, 2015) - Advances in the field of ophthalmology and vision care over the last several years have changed the way millions of people see. Laser vision correction ...

As eye surgeons have mastered the ability to correct vision with excimer laser technology, LASIK surgery has surged in popularity. It's no wonder—the procedure is safe and effective for people who are ...

Most people opt for eye correction surgery in summer as the weather is warm and includes vacation as well. The two main laser eye surgery options are LASIK and PRK. Although the results of the two ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Not all patients are good candidates for LASIK or PRK, and it is critical for optometrists to be clear about the ...

Epi-LASIK seems to provide advantages over PRK, including a faster healing time and less pain, according to surgeons experienced with both techniques. The biggest advantage of epi-LASIK over PRK might ...

When you think of corrective vision surgery, LASIK may be the first procedure that comes to mind, but did you realize there are other options available that might be better for you? PRK is an older, ...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Jul 22, 2015) - Laser vision correction has helped many people reduce, and even eliminate, the need for eyeglasses and contact lenses. Designed to improve visual refractive ...

The LASIK procedure also uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea, but this is done under a thin corneal flap, which preservers the surface epithelial cells. Rather than scraping away the ...

PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, is LASIK's tough older brother and the very first laser eye surgery performed. The technology used in both PRK and LASIK procedures, the excimer laser, was created ...

If you’re ready to live your life free from glasses and contacts, you’ve probably decided that laser eye surgery is the best option for you. Only knowing which procedure is the best for you can be a ...