If you’ve ever wanted to see without glasses or contacts, you’ve probably thought about getting LASIK eye surgery. For some, the idea of having a laser near their eye can make them nervous. LASIK is a safe and painless procedure. Still, you may be a bit nervous before getting LASIK. Here are a few ways [...]
As we age, our eyesight tends to get worse. A common problem in patients above the age of forty is presbyopia — the inability to focus on close-up objects. Another common age-related vision problem is cataracts. When combined with presbyopia, cataracts can make it nearly impossible to see up-close — even with reading glasses. Vision [...]
If you have cataracts, you may have heard that intraocular lens implants (IOLs) can restore your vision and improve nearsightedness and farsightedness. But what if you have astigmatism? IOLs can fix that, too! Keep reading to learn how astigmatism can be addressed during cataract surgery. What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common eye condition that [...]
There are a great many things we have to deal with as our bodies age. It’s harder to do a lot of the things we enjoyed when we were younger. But do you want to know the one thing you don’t have to worry about being too old for? LASIK eye surgery! If you’re tired [...]
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the United States. It’s considered highly safe and effective — but that doesn’t mean you can’t be a little nervous. It’s perfectly normal! In order to ensure a quick procedure and fast recovery, however, it’s best to go into cataract surgery feeling calm and relaxed. [...]
Many who consider LASIK are afraid to follow through with the procedure. We get it — the idea of having a laser near your eye can be a little frightening. The good news is, LASIK is a safe, painless eye surgery. Keep reading to learn more about the most popular form of laser vision correction [...]
When you get cataract surgery, your clouded crystalline lens will be replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, or IOL. IOLs come in different varieties — some are considered standard while others are considered “premium.” How do you choose which kind of IOL to get? Let’s first look at what the options are. Multifocal A multifocal [...]
If you want to see without contacts or glasses, you may think your only option is laser eye surgery, such as LASIK. While LASIK is an extremely safe and common procedure to correct vision problems, not everyone is a candidate. There are, however, alternatives to LASIK that are just as effective at correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, [...]
If you have cataracts that are interfering with your quality of life, you may be considering cataract surgery options. What many people don’t realize is that there are two kinds of cataract surgery: traditional and laser-assisted. While both surgeries accomplish the goal of cataract removal and restoring vision, there are a few key differences to [...]
If you have astigmatism, you may be wondering if getting LASIK at The Nielsen Eye Center could be worthwhile. Astigmatism is a vision disorder that results in blurry and distorted vision. For those with astigmatism, the cornea is curved more like a football, causing vision to focus on more than one point on the retina. [...]
