Hill Vision Services blogs and information pertaining to LASIK eye surgery.
PRK and LASIK are the two most common laser eye surgeries used to correct refractive errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism, and eliminate the need for prescription glasses or contacts. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK ) is an older procedure that has been around since the late 1980s, while laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a [...]
If your eye doctor or ophthalmologist has diagnosed you with astigmatism, you may have a lot of questions about what astigmatism is, what causes it, what you can do to control its symptoms, and how you can prevent future complications with your vision. Astigmatism is a common condition that occurs when either the cornea is [...]
LASIK eye surgery has been performed in the U.S. since the early 1990s, and has provided visual freedom to over 8 million Americans. It is one of the safest surgical procedures available. LASIK also has a satisfaction rating among the highest of any surgical procedure, yet there are plenty of LASIK myths that continue to circulate about this life-altering treatment.
