Can you get LASIK if you have cataracts?

Cataracts are extremely common, affecting more than a quarter of all people over age 65 and more than two-thirds of those over age 80. When left untreated, they can threaten a person’s vision. Fortunately, we have a highly effective surgical procedure that can be used to treat cataracts.

We often get questions about cataracts and LASIK. Sometimes, patients ask whether they can go ahead and have LASIK at the same time as...Read More

Cataracts are one of the most common eye issues. More than half of all people over age 80 have experienced cataracts. In fact, they’re often considered to be a normal part of aging, which will develop in everyone if they live long enough.

There is a natural lens in the eye located just behind the pupil. A healthy lens is completely transparent, and acts to focus light onto the retina, which is the...Read More

A cataract is a clouding in the eye’s natural lens. This is a clear structure located just behind the pupil. It can change shape to focus light. When the proteins in the lens break down, it goes from being transparent to being cloudy, which blocks light from entering the eye.

Worldwide, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness. However, there is a highly effective procedure that can be used to treat...Read More

For people who would like to be free of the need for glasses or contacts, laser vision correction is an option. While there are a few different types of laser vision correction procedures, the most common one is known as LASIK. During a LASIK procedure, a laser is used to alter the shape of the cornea, which is the clear tissue at the front of the eye. By changing the way that light enters the eye, this...Read More

Advancements in technology, including the development of more precise lasers, have led to many new treatment options in the field of ophthalmology. Laser vision correction is one of the best-known uses of lasers, but eye doctors can now use lasers in a variety of other ways, including the treatment of glaucoma.

How are lasers used to treat glaucoma? Is this an effective treatment option?

Glaucoma is a...Read More

For people with vision problems who are tired of wearing glasses or contacts, laser vision correction is an option. The most common laser vision correction procedure is LASIK. During this procedure, computer-controlled lasers are used to reshape the cornea, which is the clear tissue at the front of the eye. This can significantly reduce a person’s dependence on corrective lenses (glasses or contacts), and can even eliminate the need for...Read More

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. By blocking light from entering the eye, cataracts can interfere with vision and can even cause blindness. Fortunately, cataract surgery is effective for addressing this problem and restoring vision. This involves removing the damaged natural lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. In fact, cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical...Read More

For people who would like to be free of the need for corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) in their everyday life, laser vision correction can be a great option. By altering the shape of the cornea (the clear tissue at the front of the eye), this procedure offers a permanent way to improve your vision. LASIK achieves good results for many people, and has a very high satisfaction rate.

However, there are some people who...Read More

Most people choose LASIK because they’re looking for a permanent vision correction procedure. It’s true that LASIK is considered to be a long-term vision correction solution. In fact, research has shown that LASIK provides good visual outcomes in the vast majority of patients, and almost all patients report that they’re satisfied with the results of their laser vision correction procedure.

However, there may be some instances...Read More

People with vision problems have a variety of options for achieving clear vision. Many choose a laser vision correction procedure, to get better vision without needing corrective lenses. However, there are some people who prefer not to undergo this procedure. They may choose glasses or contacts instead.

Contact lenses allow you to move through the world unencumbered by glasses. There are a few different types of contact lenses, including rigid gas...Read More