Category: LASIK

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Can LASIK Benefit a Busy Work Schedule?

September 13, 2017 | LASIK

Whether you have always wanted to be a fighter pilot but never had perfect vision, or simply want to give presentations without fidgeting with your glasses, LASIK can improve many of your work worries. After treating tens of thousands of...

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$1,000 OFF LASIK^*

May 23, 2017 | LASIK

Diego, summer is no time to be sidelined by the ongoing hassle of contacts and glasses. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just love going for a hot summer’s day swim, the freedom that comes with vision correction surgery will...

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13 Things Only People Who Wear Glasses in San Diego Will Understand

February 03, 2017 | LASIK

San Diego is our beautiful hometown, famous for its good weather and plentiful outdoor activities. However, there are some things about wearing glasses that can make life in San Diego more difficult. 1. Downward Dog Fail Yoga on the beach...

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LASIK Surgery from the Patient’s Perspective

July 06, 2016 | LASIK

With the many advancements in LASIK surgery over the past decades, the speed, efficiency, precision, and comfort of the procedure have improved dramatically. Innovations such as all-laser LASIK, which eliminates the need for a surgical blade during the procedure, and...

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Can I Have LASIK if I’m Pregnant?

June 29, 2016 | LASIK

In most cases, candidacy for LASIK surgery is determined by the thickness of the cornea, eye health, a stable vision prescription for a year or more, and good overall health. However, there are some additional factors to consider for patients...

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How Does LASIK Work?

June 22, 2016 | LASIK

The advanced laser vision correction option known as LASIK has become an extremely popular and common way to reduce dependency on contact lenses and prescription glasses. The advances made in LASIK technology and techniques continue to increase the precision and...

Am I a Candidate for LASIK?

May 25, 2016 | LASIK

LASIK is a state-of-the-art vision correction procedure that utilizes laser energy to improve the effects of refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. By precisely and delicately reshaping the eye’s cornea to allow for better refraction of light, LASIK...

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From Bliss to Miss: Four Epic Travel Fails

February 18, 2016 | In the Community

You’ve spent years daydreaming about the trip of a lifetime, whether you dream of exploring exotic cultures or testing you medley in the wilderness, nothing can take a trip from epic to disastrous faster than not being able to see...

How LASIK Helps to Avoid Three Mommy Meltdowns

February 05, 2016 | LASIK

All moms know how fast things can spiral out of control when little ones have a meltdown, as parents are the true heroes of stress management. While every parent deals with daily stress, struggling with contacts and glasses only confounds...

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Flexible Savings Accounts and HSAs for LASIK Procedures

September 16, 2015 | LASIK

Do you participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)? If so, you may be able to use those funds to pay for LASIK laser vision correction here at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute. LASIK,...