Will I Achieve 20/20 Vision With LASIK?
LASIK surgery is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional glasses and contacts. With modern medical advances, the procedure is also precise, simple, and effective. But before you decide to get LASIK, you should be aware of all the risks, as you should with any surgery. You should also know that while most patients that get… Read More
New England Eye Center Expands 1st Responder Vision Program
New England Eye Center Expands 1st Responder Vision Program LASIK Specialists Offer Police, Fire and EMS Personnel Better Vision FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA. (February 19, 2010) – New England Eye Center is delighted to announce the expansion of our 1st Responder Program throughout New England. A successful program, now in place for 5 years… Read More
New England Eye Center Offers Military Assistance Program
New England Eye Center Offers Military Assistance Program Soldiers get a chance for better vision through LASIK program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA. (February 19, 2010) – New England Eye Center is pleased to announce the launch of the “Military Assistance Program (MAP)” to provide our Military personnel the ability to achieve better vision through… Read More
Are You Afraid of LASIK?
Is a life free of glasses and contacts appealing but you’re scared of LASIK? Any surgical procedure can be frightening but LASIK is incredibly safe and reliable. LASIK is an effective laser vision procedure that became FDA approved in the 1990s. Millions of people have undergone LASIK and now enjoy a life free of glasses… Read More
Common Mistakes People Make During LASIK Recovery
Getting any surgery can be a bit of a pain, but for the most part, LASIK surgery is quick and painless. Once you have it, you’ll be able to see an immediate improvement in your vision that only gets better as your eyes heal. Still, while your eyes are healing, it’s important to care for… Read More
Is Surgery The Only Way To Treat Cataracts?
Cataracts are a common eye condition. Almost everyone who lives to a certain age will get a cataract at some point. As we age, the crystalline lens in our eyes naturally becomes more and more cloudy over time. This is what causes age-related cataracts. It is possible to develop cataracts at a younger age. Cataracts… Read More
Common Eye Problems After LASIK
LASIK is usually an effective and safe procedure. For those who want to be able to see without glasses or contacts, LASIK surgery is a dream come true. But even those who consider LASIK sometimes worry about potential complications after surgery. It’s common to worry about these kinds of things for any elective procedure. LASIK… Read More
How Do Cataracts Cause Blindness?
Cataracts are a common cause of visual impairment. They occur because of aging. When you develop a cataract, the crystalline lens becomes cloudy. Certain factors can speed up this process, but in general, it’s a natural side effect of aging. Cataracts can make it difficult to see up to the point of causing complete blindness…. Read More
Advantages Of Wavefront-Guided LASIK
LASIK surgery is a common procedure that can change your life with the gift of visual freedom. Anyone with glasses or contacts has probably considered LASIK. Did you know that there are multiple LASIK procedures? If you are not a good candidate for one kind of LASIK, you may be a better candidate for custom… Read More
Why Is PRK Different From LASIK?
By now, you’ve heard of LASIK surgery, which uses a laser to permanently correct your vision. However, you may not have heard of PRK. PRK was the first kind of laser corrective surgery that was invented, and it is still used today. You may be wondering what is PRK and why is it different from… Read More
