Category: LASIK

LASIK surgery has transformed the way millions of people see the world. By reshaping the cornea, this popular procedure corrects refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. But a common question for those considering the surgery is: How long does LASIK last? LASIK is designed to be a permanent solution for refractive errors. The […]

LASIK is a life-changing procedure with a high safety profile and satisfaction rate. Yet, many people with glasses or contact lenses are still on the fence about laser vision correction. This quick procedure takes just 15 minutes per eye and gives most patients 20/20 vision after a short recovery. Our eye surgeons at Austin Eye […]

Seasonal eye allergies are eye conditions that cause uncomfortable symptoms but don’t necessarily preclude you from qualifying for LASIK. Most people with refractive errors can have LASIK and achieve excellent vision safely. While allergies may not affect “if” you can have LASIK, they may impact “when” you can schedule your procedure. Our eye surgeons at […]

If you have a refractive error that makes your vision blurry at certain distances, you are hardly alone — about half of American adults have at least one refractive error. Although prescription lenses are a great way to achieve clear vision, wearing glasses or contacts poses some of its own challenges. That’s why so many […]

Summer is coming! Wouldn’t it be great to take a dip in the pool without worrying about your glasses and contact lenses? If you’re thinking about how you’ll look in a bathing suit, consider how much more attractive you’ll appear if you don’t need glasses to see clearly. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye […]

People who require corrective eyewear to see clearly have often worn glasses or contact lenses since childhood or puberty. LASIK eye surgery offers these patients the opportunity to start every day with sharp vision from the second they open their eyes. Good eyesight is necessary for every facet of one’s day to day, and LASIK […]

You’d love to ditch your glasses and contact lenses and benefit from LASIK. Maybe you are ready for LASIK right away, maybe you need to wait until specific issues are resolved, or perhaps you are not a LASIK candidate at all. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye discuss how to know whether you’re ready […]