LASIK

The cornea typically bends light onto the retina at the back of the eye. However, in eyes with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism, the light does not bend correctly, resulting in blurred vision. LASIK surgery is a common procedure to treat the visual problems associated with nearsightedness, farsightedness, [...]

At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, we guide patients through every step of their procedure; from the initial consultation to the last post-operative visit, to provide patients with an outstanding LASIK experience. We cater to each patient’s individual needs to provide vision correction that best suits their goals. Although, not [...]

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures used to treat nearsightedness (myopia), and farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. During the LASIK procedure, the cornea is reshaped to enable light to enter the eye so that it is properly focused on the retina for clearer [...]

Lasik is still one of the best options for permanently correcting ones vision, but when is it the best time to have it done? Generally we like to wait until patients are 21 years old with stable eyeglass prescriptions. The overall health of the eyes and the stability of ones [...]