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Monthly Archives: October 2013

What’s the Difference between LASIK and PRK?

If you’re considering corrective vision surgery, you’ve probably heard of LASIK and PRK. Both procedures improve your vision and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. And both take place in our office and require only 60-90 minutes of your time. But there are some key differences you should understand when making your… Read More


What are the Symptoms of Cataracts?

An estimated 25 million Americans suffered from cataracts in 2010, according to the National Eye Institute.The condition becomes more prevalent as we age, with about 70% of adults aged 75 and older developing a cataract. Cataracts deteriorate vision and if left untreated, can lead to blindness. That’s why the experienced ophthalmologists of Eye Care Specialists… Read More


Wavefront Diagnosis

Before it was used in LASIK eye surgery, astronomers used Wavefront technology to adjust telescope optics by eliminating irregularities (technically called “aberrations”) caused by the Earth’s atmosphere. We use this same powerful technology to map the hundreds of unique, microscopic aberrations in your own eyes, enabling the Excimer laser to effectively target and correct each… Read More


LASIK Alternatives

LASIK is capable of treating a wide range of refractive errors, providing patients with outstanding vision and a reduced dependence on glasses and contact lenses. However, it may not be right for everyone. If your corneas are too thin to safely create a LASIK flap, our eye doctors may recommend an alternative procedure instead, such… Read More