LASIK is extremely safe and effective, with at least 94% of patients achieving 20/40 vision or better. However, this doesn’t mean that it is suitable for everyone or that now is necessarily the right time for you to undergo a LASIK procedure. In general, the average age range for getting LASIK is between the ages of 20 and 40. But, is there a right time or wrong time to undergo LASIK laser vision correction? Let’s find out.
Some people do their best to slow down and prevent aging, or even try to bring their youth back. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery acknowledges there are many non-surgical methods that can give you a youthful, rejuvenated look. These methods are quick, with little to no downtime. Dermal fillers like Juvéderm® are effective and affordable nonsurgical options. As an innovative skin enhancement product, Juvéderm can fight the signs of aging. If you want to understand how, here’s what you should know.
You have almost certainly heard of Botox, the name of a well-known brand of neurotoxins that have a number of uses, including to counteract the effects of the aging process. It does this by reducing and eliminating fine lines and wrinkles, creating a smoother, rejuvenated, and younger-looking appearance. We are delighted to offer our patients the benefits of Botox, using our alternative neurotoxin treatment, Xeomin.
In the past, patients with myopia only had the option of prescription glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. Today, there are many more treatments available, including one of the newest and most innovative – Implantable Collamer Lenses.
An intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens for your eye. It will replace your eye’s natural lens that has been removed during your surgery. Your lens bends or refracts, the light that enters your eye. This helps you see better. The lens should be clear.
As experienced LASIK providers, we’d like to take the opportunity to address the safety profile of LASIK and reassure our patients that when you choose to undergo LASIK laser vision correction with us, your safety is our priority and this is what makes our procedures so successful.