5 Ways to Free Up Future Money Flow by Having LASIK Now
If you are in your 20s or even 30s, how much will you spend on expensive glasses and contact lenses in your lifetime? Answer: much more than what you would spend to have LASIK. It’s hard to project how much eyewear prices will increase in the future, but we know for certain the costs will… Read More
Heart Disease and Vision: How Your Heart Affects Eyesight
“Heart disease” is almost a misnomer. At the very least, the moniker tells an incomplete story about the extent to which heart health affects all other organs and functions of the body. That includes the eyes. Think about it: Just as the arteries to and from your heart can be damaged by high pressure, cholesterol… Read More
Why So Many People “Spring Forward” Into LASIK
Ah, the temperate spring! Birds are chirping, grass and flowers are emerging, and we can comfortably take to the great outdoors in short sleeves. If you’re considering trading the glasses and contacts for SoftTouch LASIK or the SMILE procedure in 2023, now might be the perfect time to make the switch. There is ongoing debate… Read More
Top 4 Perks of SoftTouch LASIK
If you’re considering LASIK, you may have heard the terms “traditional LASIK,” also known as basic LASIK, and “bladeless LASIK,” also known as “all-laser LASIK” or SoftTouch LASIK. SoftTouch is a more advanced procedure than traditional LASIK and is becoming a popular choice for permanent vision correction. These terms describe the instruments used in the… Read More
Top 4 Reasons Our Patients Fall in Love with SoftTouch LASIK
If the price tag on your eyewear prescriptions is breaking your heart, it’s time for a new love: LASIK. Laser vision correction has improved vision in millions of eyes around the world in just a couple of decades. LASIK has an impressive 96 percent satisfaction rate, meaning patients are smitten with their newfound visual freedom…. Read More
5 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Vision Loss
As with any aspect of your health, your eyesight benefits from a proactive approach. In addition to looking after your overall health, do these five things to prevent vision loss and blindness. It’s simple: Put a physical barrier between your eyes and anything that could harm them. That means wearing sports goggles on the field,… Read More
Top 4 New Year’s Resolutions for Healthier Eyes
Did you know that many of the health pledges you’ve made for the new year are also great for your eyesight? When you’re healthier, so are your eyes! Here are four New Year’s resolutions that will help keep you and your eyes healthier for many years to come. JAMA Ophthalmology reports that nearly 20 million… Read More
The Truth About LASIK and Astigmatism
There’s a popular, erroneous belief that people with astigmatism can’t get LASIK. This may have been the case a couple of decades ago, but laser eye surgery has come a long way since its inception. Glasses and hard contact lenses used to be the go-to corrective measures for astigmatism but today there are more options…. Read More
5 Comforting Facts About LASIK
Fear of the unknown can keep people from making potentially life-changing changes, and LASIK vision correction is no exception. If you’ve been thinking about getting out of those bulky eyeglasses or irritating contact lenses, don’t let anxiety stop you from breaking free with a Detroit LASIK procedure. There are five key facts you need to… Read More
How Long Does It Take to See Results from LASIK?
Detroit LASIK patients regularly ask us, “How long does it take to see results from LASIK?” The short answer is both “right away” and “over the next few months.” The detailed answer is more complex than that. How fast LASIK works for you may depend on many factors: the surgeon’s skill, your age and overall… Read More