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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Vision Correction Methods

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Near Vision Correction

Correcting refractive vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia has advanced beyond simple eyeglasses and contacts. Today, there are several vision correction methods for patients to consider. In Florence, your doctor can help you to understand your options and help to select the best vision correction solution based on your individual needs.  The following […]

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LASIK

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you might consider surgery to correct your vision. LASIK is a popular vision correction procedure that uses a laser to reshape your cornea — the clear, round dome at the front of your eye — to improve the way your eye focuses light rays onto your retina. LASIK […]

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How Long Does LASIK Last?

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

In general, LASIK eye surgery is considered to be a permanent way to correct vision. Given that the procedure takes roughly 30 minutes total to complete, this is pretty impressive. Over the last several decades, LASIK results have proven to be very stable. After the initial healing period of 3 to 6 months, your distance […]

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LASIK in One Eye Only

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery

In the early days of LASIK surgery, the procedure was performed on one eye at a time. Today, most patients have treatment on both eyes during one safe and easy procedure. Although today it is common practice to treat both eyes together, some patients opt to only have LASIK in one eye for various reasons. […]

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