Category: LASIK

As new technology continues to sharpen the precision of modern LASIK, it also greatly improves the comfort and convenience of this popular procedure. When you trust your LASIK surgery to the skilled vision care professionals of Austin Eye, you can be confident that your experience will be simple, satisfying and pain-free. That is because you […]

Astigmatism is a common refractive error that causes blurry vision at multiple distances. Like nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism is characterized by an irregularly shaped cornea that prevents light from entering the eye and properly focusing onto the retina. Austin Eye discusses the causes of astigmatism and how it’s treated.

Modern LASIK procedures can be performed successfully on patients with diabetes. However, your ophthalmologist will need to evaluate many factors before determining whether you are a good LASIK candidate. In this post, the team of board-certified ophthalmologists at Austin Eye discusses how diabetes can impact your LASIK candidacy.

Are you one of the millions of people who make New Year’s resolutions but struggle to keep them? If so, clear vision with LASIK may be what you need to accomplish your goals in 2019. LASIK is a quick procedure that treats nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism by reshaping the eye’s cornea, restoring clear vision. Most […]

There are a number of benefits to LASIK surgery. Clearer vision, a self-confidence boost and not having to rely on glasses or contacts are just a few reasons why many Austin eye patients come to our expert eye surgeons for LASIK surgery. Despite these benefits, many patients may be reluctant or hesitant to go through […]

Are you tired of relying on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly yet continue to postpone having LASIK? If so, Austin Eye encourages you to schedule a LASIK eye consultation soon. LASIK is a quick and painless procedure that requires very little downtime, meaning you can achieve clearer vision and still enjoy the rest […]

Before undergoing LASIK surgery, it is wise to learn about the recovery process, including how long it takes. In this blog post, the vision experts at Austin Eye go over the recovery timeline for LASIK.

LASIK is the most commonly performed laser vision correction procedure today but there are still a lot of misconceptions and myths surrounding it that may prevent some people from seeking treatment. Austin Eye believes in educating our patients on the most up-to-date and accurate information to help them make the best decisions when it comes […]