10 Reasons To Get LASIK Surgery
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK surgery has come a long way in the past 20+ years. Once considered an innovative and revolutionary solution to many vision issues, LASIK is now a vision treatment standard in the ophthalmology world. Have Any Of These Vision Issues? LASIK Can Help! Here are 10 reasons our patients pursue LASIK treatment and enjoy a…
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How LASIK Can Save You Money
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
Many patients shy away from LASIK surgery because they don’t want to pay for it out-of-pocket. This is a shame because, when comparing the first-time costs of LASIK surgery and the lifetime costs of not getting LASIK, most people actually save money by investing in LASIK. 5 Ways Getting LASIK Surgery Will Save You Money …
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Is Night Driving Challenging? Learn About Night Blindness
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Cataracts,Education,LASIK
Since humans are meant to be awake by day and sleep by night, requiring light to see clearly, it’s no wonder we struggle to see once the sunsets. For some of us, however, night blindness adds another layer of difficulty, especially in the twilight hours, in the midst of oncoming traffic, or in the rain….
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Reducing The Risk Of Infection After LASIK
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK surgery requires a small incision into your eye tissue. And, wherever you’ve experienced an incision, you are at risk for infection. Fortunately, here at the Atlantic Eye Institute, post LASIK infections are incredibly rare. While we do our part in reducing the risk of infection after LASIK, patients need to do their part as well. …
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Things To Consider When Choosing A Lasik Surgeon
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most remarkable innovations of the 20th century, eliminating the need for glasses or contacts and restoring near-perfect vision for tens of millions of patients. That said, it is still a surgical procedure, and your future vision depends on your selection of the most qualified, competent, and experienced LASIK…
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8 Criteria For A Good LASIK Candidate
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
Are you considering LASIK surgery? You’ll be joining millions of Americans who enjoy lens-free or reduced, lens-dependent lives as a result of this simple, outpatient, corneal correction. Successful LASIK surgeries are performed on adults of all ages, but there are certain criteria that make for a good LASIK candidate, and factors that may mean LASIK…
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How LASIK Eye Surgery Works
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
In 1999, the FDA approved LASIK eye surgery as a safe method for restoring specific refractive errors, which can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. More than two decades later, ophthalmologists perform roughly 600,000 LASIK surgeries each year. The vast majority of which leave patients with improved vision and freedom from the need to wear eyeglasses or contacts regularly. To date, the FDA has approved LASIK eye surgery for…
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LASIK Testimonials
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
As a fighter pilot, my eyes are my life and I trusted the eye surgeons at Atlantic Eye Institute with my LASIK procedure and eye care. I now have 20/15 vision day and night because of these extremely skilled and knowledgeable doctors. The staff is wonderful, too! They went above and beyond to make sure…
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PRK vs. LASIK: What’s the Difference?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK is the most well-known laser vision correction procedure, but there are other kinds of laser eye surgeries that are not as commonly known. Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) is another type of laser eye procedure. For some people, PRK is a more desired option due to the shape of the eye, the thickness of the…
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Discount LASIK: Should you or shouldn’t you?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
The cost of LASIK can make even the most comfortable middle-class adult think twice. On average, LASIK costs about $5,000. The good news is that with financing, savings, tax-free health accounts, discounts and negotiated insurance rates, most people can afford quality LASIK without resorting to low-end LASIK providers. Some discount chains may be less expensive…
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