The idea of having a laser near your eyes can be intimidating. For many, the thought of undergoing LASIK surgery conjures images of discomfort, uncertainty, and risk. However, the reality of LASIK surgery is far more reassuring. Let us help to demystify the process, alleviate common fears, and highlight the transformative benefits of LASIK surgery….
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Overcoming a Fear of LASIK Surgery: A Path to Clear Vision
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Is LASIK Right for You? Factors to Consider Before Surgery
LASIK is a safe & effective vision correction procedure that can significantly reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. However, it’s not always suitable for everyone. Determining whether LASIK is right for you involves considering several factors such as age, prescription stability, eye health, and lifestyle. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help…
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How LASIK Can Reshape Vision for People With Astigmatism
In the realm of vision correction, LASIK stands as the most effective option for people who no longer wish to rely on glasses or contacts. While commonly associated with addressing nearsightedness and farsightedness, LASIK also offers a transformative solution for another common eyesight issue: astigmatism. Astigmatism, characterized by blurred or distorted vision at any distance,…
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The Truth Behind Misleading LASIK Advertising and Pricing
In recent years, LASIK eye surgery has become increasingly popular as a safe and effective solution for vision correction. However, along with the surge in demand, there has also been a rise in misleading advertising and pricing tactics within the LASIK industry. In some cases, these misleading tactics have been significant enough that the companies…
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What to Expect with Lasik Recovery
Are you tired of reaching for your glasses or fumbling for your contact lenses every morning? The prospect of clear vision without visual aids can be pretty tempting. Lasik, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a revolutionary surgical procedure that can help you achieve that. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the laser eye…
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What Can Disqualify You from LASIK Surgery?
Are you tired of the hassle of glasses and contact lenses? Do you dream of waking up each morning with clear vision? Imagine bidding farewell to your corrective eyewear and embracing life with improved visual clarity. LASIK in Portland, OR can help you see clearly without glasses or contacts. At Will Vision and Laser Centers,…
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Is LASIK Worth It if You’re Over 40?
Many people start considering LASIK vision correction to improve their quality of life as they approach middle age. However, you may have heard that the candidacy window for this procedure narrows as you get older. Though age could be a factor, there are other eligibility factors to weigh before getting laser eye surgery. If you’re…
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Monovision LASIK: Is It Right for You?
Monovision LASIK is a vision correction designed for patients who struggle to see near and far. For distance, it corrects the dominant eye. For near vision, it undercorrects the non-dominant eye. The outcome includes eliminating the need for reading glasses or contacts for distance. Still, many people in the Pacific Northwest are unaware that this…
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Long-Term Safety of LASIK vs. Contact Lenses
Prevailing wisdom states that contact lenses are safer than LASIK for vision correction – but as time goes by, we’ve learned new things to challenge this belief. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Will notes that contact lens wearers are more likely than LASIK surgery patients to develop complications that eventually lead to vision loss. Based on…
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LASIK Enhancement: When Additional Surgery Is Necessary
If you dream of being able to see clearly without the hassle and discomfort or contacts or glasses, you may be contemplating the benefits of LASIK eye surgery. Since this procedure has become so common, you likely have friends and relatives who have had LASIK and rave about the excellent results they’ve received from this…