How Effective is Laser Eye Surgery?

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

Thousands of people across the globe have experienced the lasting benefits of laser eye surgery. Laser eye surgery has proven highly effective in most people with common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. In fact, as many as 70% of patients will experience better than 20/20 vision once they’ve had the procedure. So, what […]

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Is LASIK Covered by Insurance?

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

Unfortunately, most insurance companies don’t cover LASIK because laser eye surgery is nearly always considered an elective procedure and not medically necessary. Although insurance does not often cover the cost of LASIK, certain people can get their laser eye surgery covered due to special circumstances. The first way LASIK may be covered by insurance is […]

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LASIK and LASEK

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

Today there are several refractive surgery options to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. LASIK and LASEK are popular forms of refractive laser eye surgery. Although these procedures are similar and have the same goal of correcting refractive errors to achieve clear vision, they do have some differences and are suited for certain patients […]

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Myopia Treatment

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness which is caused by a refractive error many people are born with or develop as they age. Myopia is the most common refractive error of the eye. If you are nearsighted, you typically will have difficulty reading road signs and seeing distant objects clearly, but will be able […]

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Are Your Eyes Ready to Go to College?

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

Whether you are going directly from high school to college or re-entering school after time in the workforce or time spent a consider visiting an eye care professional before you start classes.  Going back to school requires that you will need to see presentation materials in the distance, especially in larger classroom settings such as […]

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LASIK Versus PRK

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

If you are considering laser eye surgery, there are several options to examine. Two of the most well-known laser vision correction procedures are LASIK (Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy). Both procedures have their pros and cons, and a visit to one of the surgeons at Carolinas Centers for Sight in Florence […]

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LASIK After 40

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

When a person’s near vision begins to diminish, sometime after age 40, many incorrectly assume that readers, bifocal/progressive glasses are the only options to see up close. Fortunately, this is far from the truth. Today, with the latest LASIK technology, there are several options for LASIK after 40. Everyone over 40 will eventually suffer from […]

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LASIK for Astigmatism

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

Astigmatism is a common condition in which the cornea of the eye has a shape similar to that of a football, rather than a normal corneal shape resembling a baseball. Because the cornea is oddly shaped, light bends unequally as it enters the eye, causing vision distortion or blurriness. Many who suffer from astigmatism do […]

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Why is Some LASIK Cheap?

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

If you are considering LASIK, you’ve probably noticed advertisements for low-cost, discount LASIK. While discount LASIK eye surgery may sound enticing, there are numerous reasons to be wary of these so-called “deals.” Let’s review why some LASIK is cheap: Discount LASIK advertisements usually contain fine print regarding the actual cost of the LASIK procedure. Typically, […]

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