Category: LASIK

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WaveLight® Plus LASIK vs. SMILE: What’s the Difference?

September 09, 2026 | LASIK

If you’re comparing LASIK in San Diego, you’ve probably run into two names that sound alike but aren’t the same thing: WaveLight Plus and SMILE. WaveLight Plus is the ray-tracing technology we use to plan and guide LASIK, and it...

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What No One Tells You About Life After LASIK (and Why It’s Better Than You Imagined)

November 17, 2025 | LASIK

Latent question: “Will LASIK really change my daily life or is it just another procedure?” Short answer: for most people who are candidates, life after LASIK is less about “medical details” and more about everyday freedom – waking up and...

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LASIK, PRK, or EVO ICL: How to Know Which Vision Correction Option Fits Your Eyes

October 29, 2025 | LASIK

The Common Question: “I want freedom from glasses, but I don’t know which surgery is right for me.” Great news — LASIK isn’t the only route to 20/20 (or better)! At Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute (GSNVI) in La Jolla, our surgeons...

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LASIK Eye Surgery Safety and Success Rates

May 06, 2024 | LASIK

When patients at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute are considering LASIK, often their first question is “How safe is it?” The second is, “How likely is it to improve my vision?” In other words, how successful is the procedure? We...

Does LASIK Cure Presbyopia?

October 07, 2022 | LASIK

What Is Presbyopia? At some point in our lives, we start holding newspapers, menus and cell phones at arm’s length in an effort to see small print more clearly. You may begin to notice changes in your early 40’s or...

When Should I Choose PRK Over LASIK?

October 06, 2022 | LASIK

Although LASIK surgery is considered our primary procedure for laser vision correction at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute, there are some instances in which one of our experienced eye surgeons might recommend PRK: PRK is preferred over LASIK in...

5 Ways Contacts Can Crash Your Holiday Party

October 31, 2019 | LASIK

Vision correction surgery has year-round benefits, but LASIK patients at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute in San Diego find that they really appreciate their improved vision around the holidays. Contact lenses and glasses can get in the way at Thanksgiving,...

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How and Why to Fit LASIK Into a Student Budget

July 17, 2018 | LASIK

LASIK for San Diego College Students At Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, we are honored to be a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care for the San Diego community, including students at the many great colleges and universities in Southern...

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Debunking LASIK Myths

November 20, 2017 | LASIK

As one of San Diego’s leading providers of LASIK, we have advised thousands of patients, listened to their concerns and answered many questions about laser vision correction. Many myths about LASIK are debunked and common questions are answered by simply...

6 Ways to Enjoy San Diego After LASIK

October 04, 2017 | In the Community

Now that you have had LASIK eye surgery, life with less dependence on corrective lenses is so sweet. Here are a few activities our patients love to do with their newfound freedom in San Diego. Swim in the ocean and...