Watersports Enthusiast’s Life After LASIK: ‘It’s an Amazing Feeling’
When Jake Wilson stepped into Dr. Shabbir Khambati’s office for an eye evaluation, he set his hopes high and expectations low. He’d spent the majority of his 34 years in thick eyeglasses and annoying contact lenses and suspected he’d be a hard case due to his tough prescription. “My glasses were so thick, I was… Read More
National Nutrition Month: 5 Eye-Friendly Foods in Your Kitchen Now
We already know the humble carrot’s reputation for contributing to great eyesight. The beta-carotene and antioxidants in carrots (as well as sweet potatoes, red peppers and other brightly hued fruits and vegetables) is known to provide protection against infection and inflammation that could damage the delicate structures of the eye. Odds are you have one… Read More
IN THE NEWS: Dr. Khambati Interviewed on WMUZ’s “The Morning Light”
Dr. Khambati recently joined Chris Stevenson of The Morning Light on WMUZ. Check out the short interview below to discover: 👉 Dr. Khambati’s story about opening his practice the day after 9/11👉 The benefits of Soft-Touch LASIK👉 How Lake Lazer Eye Center’s patients are helping the blind in underserved countries to see once again!
4 Facts You May Not Know About Astigmatism
More than a third of Americans are affected by astigmatism, which occurs when the cornea, or lens, of the eye is misshapen, causing light to focus incorrectly on the retina. Although most cases are so mild that no corrective action is necessary, others cause blurry vision, poor depth perception, distortion, eye strain and sometimes headaches…. Read More
The Top 3 Patient Concerns about LASIK
Fear of the unknown keeps many people from potentially life-changing decisions, and this is no less true of the decision to fix your bad vision through LASIK. Eye surgery can be intimidating when you don’t know what to expect, so we’re going to lift the veil on the whole thing. Here are the 3 most… Read More
5 Things to See in Detroit After LASIK
After laser eye surgery, our patients tell us they notice things about their surroundings they haven’t seen in a long time—or ever. We thought it would be wise, then, to give them (and you) our top picks: 5 things to see in Detroit after LASIK. What better time to soak it all in than after… Read More
COVID-19 and Contact Lenses: What You Need to Know
With the emergence of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 , we’re navigating a strange new world. This is especially true in regard to health, whether it’s our own or that of our patients. At Lake Lazer Eye Center, we are in the business of giving people their freedom from glasses and contacts, but the pandemic… Read More
What Is the Best Time of Year to Get LASIK?
Winter, spring, summer or fall? Which season is best for LASIK? While the greening of spring or a summer vacation might feel like great times for a vision refresh, do you really want to wait to get out of those glasses or contact lenses? You’re in luck. It just so happens that winter is the… Read More
Yes, You Can Use Flex Spending on LASIK
A flexible spending account (FSA) or health spending account (HSA) can be a lifesaver when health expenses crop up that aren’t covered by medical insurance. Office copays and prescription copays are notoriously hard to predict, prompting us, at times, to overestimate what we need in our accounts for acute illness or injury. The flipside of… Read More
Vision Decisions: 6 Surprising Ways COVID-19 Has Changed Attitudes on Eye Care
The coronavirus has forced most of us to look at the world in new ways – literally. Things we didn’t have to think about at the start of 2020 are now part of our daily lives, for good or bad. In the eye care field, many of our patients are shifting their perspectives on the… Read More
