LASIK is short for “Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis.” LASIK is a surgical procedure that can reduce a person’s dependence on prescription glasses or contact lenses for their nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism.
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Your LASIK Options and How These Surgical Techniques Benefit You
LASIK has freed tens of millions of people worldwide from depending on corrective eyewear for good vision. The procedure offers a short surgery and quick recovery in the hands of a skilled LASIK surgeon. Advancements in laser technology have made this refractive surgery even more customizable.
Continue Reading →Why Winter Is a Great Time to Get LASIK
Patients who have decided to get LASIK will often ask the experts at Optima Eye when they should schedule the surgery. As Bay Area LASIK and corneal specialist Mark Mandel, MD, explains, the surgery is successful year-round, so what matters most is when the patient feels ready and comfortable. With that said, our team has…
Continue Reading →Can LASIK Save You Money in the Long Term?
Before making any financial decision, it’s always a good idea to do a cost-benefit analysis. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to calculate the return on your investment in health care, including eye care. Here Bay Area LASIK and cornea specialist Mark Mandel, MD explains why getting LASIK will save you money in…
Continue Reading →Solutions for Farsightedness
Do you squint at your computer screen, but give movie screens a wide-eyed look? Do you need readers when you sit down to work, but can head out to sightsee with crystal clear vision? Do you have persistent headaches at the office, but notice the pain goes away in other settings? These are potential symptoms…
Continue Reading →Reasons You Should Not Put Off LASIK
Having performed over 70,000 LASIK procedures, LASIK and cornea specialist Mark Mandel, MD has been fortunate enough to hear many Bay Area LASIK patients tell him, “I wish I did this years ago!” Here he explains why — if you are already contemplating LASIK — logic states that you should act sooner than later.
Continue Reading →How Quick Is LASIK Recovery?
Speed and limited downtime are two of the main benefits of ultra-convenient and comfortable LASIK vision correction. The surgical laser is in contact with the cornea for 40 seconds or less, and the entire procedure is over in about a half hour. Recovery is also rapid, and typically free of complications. Below, experienced Bay Area cornea and LASIK specialist Mark Mandel, MD outlines the phases of post-LASIK healing.
Continue Reading →Five Things That Are Better After LASIK
Life after LASIK is all about clarity, convenience and freedom. Below, trusted Bay Area ophthalmologist Mark Mandel, MD outlines a few of the many life-changing benefits of today’s advanced LASIK.
Continue Reading →Benefits of LASIK for Athletes
Tiger Woods, LeBron James and Lindsey Vonn are some of our country’s most decorated and celebrated athletes. They share something else in common: they have all turned to LASIK during their careers to reach their peak potential
Continue Reading →Qualities of a LASIK Candidate
LASIK is one of the most exciting elective surgeries performed today. Millions of people have had their nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism corrected and achieved freedom from corrective eyewear, thanks to LASIK. If you would like to be one of them, you must meet a certain set of criteria to qualify for surgery. Read on as Bay Area ophthalmologist, corneal specialist and laser eye surgeon Mark Mandel, MD, outlines the important qualities of a LASIK candidate.
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