LASIK Success Rates

Since its inception, more than 19 million LASIK procedures have been performed in the United States, the vast majority of which – more than 95 percent – have resulted in patients reporting satisfaction with their outcomes. This makes LASIK one of the most successful surgeries in the history of medicine.

Pre-operative Instructions for LASIK Surgery Patients

LASIK is one of the most popular and effective options out there for advanced eye care. By undergoing LASIK, people are able to see clearly without the assistance of glasses or contacts. It’s an ideal solution for addressing refractive errors, which you likely know better by the following terms: Myopia (Nearsightedness) Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Astigmatism We’d […]

LASIK Side Effects

LASIK has helped millions of men and women achieve perfect vision. LASIK is an extremely safe, effective, and popular treatment for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. With that being said, LASIK is still a surgical procedure. As with any surgical procedure, patients should expect to experience some degree of side effects immediately following surgery.

5 Tips To Keep Dry Eye In Check

Dry eye is an annoying, distracting, and painful problem that is also very common. Fortunately, there are many ways to help fight dry eye, most of which need very little effort. There are even surgical options for chronic sufferers of dry eye when the other tricks aren’t enough. Keep reading for 5 tips to keep […]

5 Tips For A Healthy LASIK Recovery

Recovering from LASIK is a process. While the surgery might be safe and successful, there’s no getting around the fact that you will need to recover. At the Laser Eye Center in Huntsville, Alabama, we want you to have a smooth transition after LASIK. Here are a few ways you can make sure your LASIK […]

6 Do’s And Don’ts For Cataract Surgery Recovery

Cataract surgery is a quick procedure, but recovery afterward can take some time. It is important during this recovery period to follow your doctor’s instructions and care for your eyes properly. Neglecting a regimen of post-surgery care can lead to infections and other problems. Here are just some of the things you should and shouldn’t […]

Tips For Dealing With Dry Eye Post LASIK

Did you recently get LASIK? You may find that your eyes are more dry than normal!  One of the symptoms of LASIK is dry eye. 95% of patients experience it in some way. LASIK is not usually the cause of dry eye. Instead, many patients may have dry eye that wasn’t dealt with before LASIK. […]

How to Manage Your Chronically Dry Eyes

Dry eyes is a chronic condition that happens when your eyes are unable to produce enough tears. This can happen for a variety of reasons and can lead to a number of problems, such as infection or inflammation. If you have lived with chronically dry eyes for any length of time, then at some point, […]

How to Lower Your Risk of Developing Cataracts

Nobody wants to get cataracts. They cause blurred vision, and the only way to get rid of them is with surgery. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to lower your risk of getting cataracts. While there is no way to completely eliminate the possibility of getting cataracts, you can cut down on your […]