We get this question a lot here at Broberg Eye Care. The answer is, while the effects of LASIK surgery are permanent, it’s possible for some patients to see decreasing benefits over time. More on that in a bit. First, let’s define what LASIK is and who may be [...]
LASIK is a common surgery in the United States, with nearly 600,000 procedures occurring every single year. Statistically, this surgery has an extremely high success rate; nearly 92% of individuals experience 20/40 or better vision following the quick procedure. While the success rate of LASIK is high, many people understandably [...]
Astigmatism is a common eye condition, with one in three people experiencing it in their lifetime. If you have any degree of astigmatism, you might be wondering if LASIK will fix it, or if it will impact your candidacy for LASIK. Keep reading to learn more. What is Astigmatism? [...]
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most common elective surgical procedures in America, with nearly 700,000 surgeries performed every year. With such high satisfaction and success rates, it is easy to understand why so many choose to undergo this surgery. Before making their final decision, though, many people [...]
Since the FDA approved LASIK in 1999, approximately 10 million people in the United States have undergone this eye surgery. Currently, approximately 700,000 Americans have LASIK eye surgery every year. When we look at a global perspective, over 30 million people have had LASIK eye surgery. That’s a lot [...]
Understandably, we get a lot of questions regarding LASIK. With around 700,000 LASIK surgeries performed every single year, it makes sense that individuals are asking questions and covering their bases before making the decision to move forward with LASIK or not. Let’s take a look at a common question we [...]
Many people describe LASIK eye surgery as a life changing procedure. For people who have lived all or even most of their lives dependent on glasses or contact lenses for better vision, opening their eyes first thing in the morning and seeing clearly is truly incredible. In past blog posts, [...]
If better vision isn’t on your Christmas list this year, you might consider adding it. Improving your eyesight through LASIK, a state-of-the-art laser vision correction surgery, can give you clear, unassisted vision in 2019 and beyond. What better gift could there be? LASIK is a refractive surgery in which the [...]
When it comes to vision correction and enhancement, one of the best options out there to consider is LASIK surgery. The procedure has been growing in popularity over the years, with millions of patients benefiting from the surgery worldwide. The team at our eye care center believes that patients should be [...]
LASIK has been growing in popularity over the years because of the excellent results that it can achieve for patients. Of course, LASIK isn't inexpensive, which is why many patients wonder about the cost of the procedure and if it is worth it in the end. When you visit [...]