Vision Surgery

Learn more about common eye surgeries:

  • Corrective Eye Surgery Basics
    Start here for an overview of the different types of surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism; and the merits and drawbacks of each.
  • LASIK
    It’s the most popular vision correction surgery, by far. Learn what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
  • LASIK Risks and Complications
    Complications from LASIK are few, but they do happen. It’s important to understand the risks, and how to minimize them.
  • LASIK - Criteria for Success
    Successful LASIK surgeons get that way from experience and the ability to screen out poor candidates for the procedure. Here’s the list of what makes you a good candidate.
  • PRK
    An alternative to LASIK, PPK is a no-flpa eye surgery. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages, as well as what to expect.
 
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