Lasik

LASIK and Teens: What Patients Should Know

It’s no surprise that most teens would like to have clear vision without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Eyeglasses can make teenagers feel self-conscious about their appearance, and those who wear glasses may even be subject to name-calling and bullying by their peers. Contact lenses can relieve [...]

LASIK and Teens: What Patients Should Know2021-10-06T13:53:58-05:00

The Risk of Dry Eye Syndrome after LASIK

LASIK is a remarkably safe and effective surgical procedure, one that has only gotten safer over the previous decade. Nevertheless, no surgery is without risks, even if they are relatively uncommon, as is the case with LASIK. At Broberg Eye Care, we want our patients to understand all of [...]

The Risk of Dry Eye Syndrome after LASIK2021-10-06T13:53:58-05:00

Payment Options for LASIK: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Are you one of the millions of Americans that could potentially benefit from LASIK surgery, but you are concerned that the cost of the procedure might put it out of your reach? If so, you may be pleased to learn that there are several options that can help to make [...]

Payment Options for LASIK: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)2021-10-06T13:53:58-05:00

Experiencing Sensitivity to Light after LASIK Surgery

LASIK surgery is often heralded as one of the safest surgical procedures, boasting a low rate of infection and serious complications. Indeed, candidates for LASIK can undergo treatment with peace of mind, knowing that the risks are few and far between. Still, certain side effects should be expected for [...]

Experiencing Sensitivity to Light after LASIK Surgery2021-10-06T13:53:58-05:00

Eye Drops and LASIK Surgery: What to Expect After the Procedure

The team here at Broberg Eye Care is committed to helping patients in the greater Austin area have clear vision and healthy eyes. One way of accomplishing this without corrective lenses is LASIK. LASIK surgery uses lasers to reshape and revise the cornea and enhance the clarity of your vision. [...]

Eye Drops and LASIK Surgery: What to Expect After the Procedure2021-10-06T13:53:58-05:00

I Can See Clearly Now: LASIK for Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness, clinically known as myopia, affects a staggering 41 percent of all Americans, according to a 2009 study conducted by the National Eye Institute. This represents a rise of 16 percent compared to the percentage of Americans who were nearsighted in the 1970s, suggesting that the core audience for custom [...]

I Can See Clearly Now: LASIK for Nearsightedness2021-10-06T13:53:58-05:00

LASIK for Farsightedness: Laser Eye Surgery

Broberg Eye Care is one of the leading providers of LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures in the greater Austin area. LASIK is a safe and effective laser eye surgerythat can reduce your dependence on corrective lenses and significantly improve your vision. It's a great means of treating refractive [...]

LASIK for Farsightedness: Laser Eye Surgery2021-10-06T13:53:58-05:00

LASIK for Astigmatism: Enhancing Vision with Advanced Technology

The team at Broberg Eye Care has helped patients in and around the greater Austin area thanks to state-of-the-art laser vision correction surgery options such as LASIK. LASIK is an effective means of addressing some of the most common problems that people have with their vision today. This includes astigmatism, [...]

LASIK for Astigmatism: Enhancing Vision with Advanced Technology2021-10-06T13:53:58-05:00

Glare and Halos After LASIK: Side Effects Patients Can Expect

The team here at Broberg Eye Care takes great care when treating patients. This is why we attract so many patients from throughout the greater Austin area. They can count us to to perform a safe procedure and provide full information on the side effects of LASIK eye surgery. This [...]

Glare and Halos After LASIK: Side Effects Patients Can Expect2021-10-06T13:53:59-05:00

Higher vs. Lower Order Aberrations

The eye is a complex and unique organ, which unfortunately means that there are many things that can go wrong with your vision. Most people are familiar with what we call “lower order aberrations,” such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, but fewer realize that “higher order aberrations,” more nuanced [...]

Higher vs. Lower Order Aberrations2021-10-06T13:53:59-05:00