5 Commonly Made Mistakes While Choosing a LASIK Surgeon

Getting a LASIK surgery can be an exciting prospect. After all, you won’t have to deal with spectacles or contact lenses anymore! However, as exciting as it is getting under the laser, you must avoid some commonly made mistakes since one tiny slip can cost you your vision.

In this article, we will look at some common pitfalls that you must avoid to get the perfect vision with absolutely no side-effects after the surgery.

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Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin

Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin is an ophthalmologist and is fellowship-trained in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Salahuddin has been performing cataract surgery for over 19 years and specializes ocular reconstruction, corneal transplantation surgery as well as vision correction through a variety of intraocular lenses. Dr. Salahuddin is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was trained at Boston University.

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LASIK vs Corrective Eyewear: Which Option is More Cost-Effective?

While you might know that about half the population of America (150 million people) wear corrective eyewear, did you know that Americans spend more than $15 billion each year simply on corrective eyewear? Yes, it’s true.

While eye glasses and contact lenses might seem like a very cost-effective option, you would be surprised to know how much you actually end up shelling out while using glasses and lenses over your lifetime. Let us take a look at the different kinds of costs associated with the available methods of vision correction:

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Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin

Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin is an ophthalmologist and is fellowship-trained in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Salahuddin has been performing cataract surgery for over 19 years and specializes ocular reconstruction, corneal transplantation surgery as well as vision correction through a variety of intraocular lenses. Dr. Salahuddin is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was trained at Boston University.

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How You Can Qualify As a Good Candidate For Lasik Eye Surgery

Recent data have confirmed that the complication rate with LASIK eye surgery is less than 1%, and rarely do the complications have a significant impact. Also, the risk of eye infections following a LASIK eye surgery is negligible.

LASIK eye surgery has come a long way with evolving advances in medical technology, and this is why the requirements for LASIK surgery have also become relatively relaxed.

However, the procedure is not right for everyone, and so a  LASIK eye surgery candidate is required to undergo a preoperative eye evaluation to help determine if they are eligible.

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Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin

Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin is an ophthalmologist and is fellowship-trained in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Salahuddin has been performing cataract surgery for over 19 years and specializes ocular reconstruction, corneal transplantation surgery as well as vision correction through a variety of intraocular lenses. Dr. Salahuddin is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was trained at Boston University.

www.insightvisioncenter.com

Is it Genetic to be Near-sighted, Far-Sighted or Astigmatic?

When the cornea and lens can focus clearly onto the retina, it means that the eye has perfect near and distance vision. Even though the human body has evolved incredibly well, it has some serious design flaws. The most evident example of this is the rate at which our vision deteriorates with age. More and more people are getting affected due to an increased reliance on technology and electrically operated gadgets.

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Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin

Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin is an ophthalmologist and is fellowship-trained in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Salahuddin has been performing cataract surgery for over 19 years and specializes ocular reconstruction, corneal transplantation surgery as well as vision correction through a variety of intraocular lenses. Dr. Salahuddin is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was trained at Boston University.

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6 Reasons for Millennials to Consider LASIK Eye Surgery

Are You Inconvenienced by Your Glasses or Contact Lenses?

The millennial generation’s lives are shaped largely by their dependence on and use of modern technology and social media. It is therefore needless to say that the digital age has impacted every aspect of their lives, mainly their eye health, which is jeopardized due to constantly staring at screens for long durations.

But the chances of a millennial having a long-term view on their eye health are very slim when they have coffee sessions, biking, hiking, video games, gym, and so many more activities to keep them occupied.

Fast-paced living nowadays has made wearing spectacles and contacts more of a hindrance than ever before. Millennials are also a lot more open to scientific breakthroughs than ever before, making them a lot more ready to embrace modern solutions.

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Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin

Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin is an ophthalmologist and is fellowship-trained in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Salahuddin has been performing cataract surgery for over 19 years and specializes ocular reconstruction, corneal transplantation surgery as well as vision correction through a variety of intraocular lenses. Dr. Salahuddin is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was trained at Boston University.

www.insightvisioncenter.com