Sounds like a mouthful, but a posterior capsulotomy is basically a kind of laser surgery many people might need after cataract surgery to help them see more clearly if their vision gets cloudy again, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology. During cataract surgery, an ophthalmologist will remove the cloudy [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
LASIK has been growing in popularity as a means of addressing refractive error. Many patients who undergo LASIK surgery are able to see just fine without the aid of contact lenses or glasses. That is why many eye care patients have asked our team members about the LASIK procedure [...]