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LASIK is a fairly straightforward procedure. It only takes about 15 minutes overall and the recovery time is quick and virtually painless. However, it’s still important to have a well-rounded understanding of what you’re getting yourself into. Here’s what to expect before, during, and after your LASIK procedure. What Happens Before LASIK Before you can… Read More

Having difficulty seeing? Then you are one of the millions of Americans that have some kind of refractive error. Glasses and contact lenses are useful and help a great many people to see clearly, but they come with their own problems. Today, we have technology that allows us to correct vision problems at the source-… Read More

LASIK is an amazing procedure that changes lives by making it possible to see clearly, but not everyone knows this or trusts that LASIK is even safe. While the procedure can seem scary and is not right for every person, it is absolutely one of the safest procedures performed today. It is among the most… Read More

LASIK eye surgery is a far cry from what it used to be. In the 1950s, surgically repairing vision was a new concept. A Spanish ophthalmologist by the name of Jose Barraquer invented an instrument called the “microkeratome” – a blade thin enough to make the corneal flaps needed for LASIK. Traditional LASIK surgery with… Read More

Keratoconus is a disease that affects 1 in 2,000 Americans. The specific cause is currently uncertain. What is known is that it specifically targets the cornea, making it thin and bulging. This can distort vision greatly, leading to nearsightedness, astigmatism, and sometimes, light sensitivity. There are several treatments for keratoconus including custom contact lenses, corneal… Read More

If you are like “most” contact lenses wearers, you probably think wearing contact lenses is a much safer alternative than having eye surgery. But that is not necessarily the case. Until recently, even eye doctors thought LASIK surgery was riskier than wearing contacts. This is because the risks associated with eye surgery are different than… Read More

If you have worn glasses and contact lenses most of your life, you have probably grown accustomed to simply being visually handicapped. You may not even remember what it was like to see without some type of visual aid. So, if someone told you there was a procedure available in Boston, other than LASIK, that… Read More

Glaucoma is a very misunderstood disease and if left untreated, can cause blindness. More than four million people in the United States have glaucoma. Nearly half of those with glaucoma are not even aware that they have it. You may think Glaucoma is an “old person’s” disease. If so, you are wrong. Everyone is at… Read More

Everyone wants to look great on New Year’s Eve. A little extra eyeliner and mascara can go a long way-but-if you are not careful you can easily harm your eyes and your vision. Don’t start your new year off in the emergency room or the Ophthalmology office. Your friends at New England Eye Center wish… Read More

Have you hit that unmistakable age that marks a turning point in your up-close vision? Yes, I am talking about the dreaded readers. If so, how long have you been waiting for an alternative to get rid of your reading glasses? Probably since that exact moment when your arms became too short and holding the… Read More