TransPRK and Epi-LASIK are two different types of Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) laser vision correction methods. They are often confused with one another, because of their similarities – both are surface-based, flapless procedures that involve the removal of the outermost layer of the cornea. However, the process by which the surface cells are removed are…
Not everyone is eligible for lasik! Here are some suitability criteria you’ll have to meet to undergo lasik surgery, read on to find out if you are a suitable candidate for lasik. Prescription Must Be Within Certain Limits To be eligible for LASIK, your myopia prescription should be below 1000 degrees, hyperopia prescription should not…
A common question we get regarding lasik surgery is whether or not the laser being used is bright. Well, it may surprise you to learn that the laser is in fact invisible, and what lasik patients see instead is a dim green blinking light. During lasik surgery, this “fixation light” light is used to help…
When it comes to lasik, the easiest step of the journey is actually the surgery! Lasik surgery is painless and only takes around 5 minutes per eye. All that is required of you is to stay calm and look straight at the fixation light during surgery. However, the moment you step out of the surgery…
Lasik surgery is quick, simple and painless. However, during surgery patients will be required to follow certain instructions and keep some things in mind – cooperation is critical to the success of the surgery! In this article we’ve gathered some important do’s and don’ts to be aware of before and during surgery, to help you…
Are you having pre-surgery jitters and wondering how best to prepare for the big day? Fret not, we have come up with a list of pre-surgery precautions to help you ensure a smooth and successful surgery! Cease Lens Wearing Similar to the pre-lasik evaluation, you will have to cease contact lens wearing for 3 days…
What is LASIK? LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a flap-based laser vision correction surgery that can correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Introduced in the early 1990s, this flap-based laser vision correction procedure has become one of the most popular and widely-known procedures for correcting refractive errors. It is so well known that the term “lasik”…
With myopia rates skyrocketing around the world and laser vision correction technology constantly evolving, more and more people are turning to lasik surgery to free themselves from the hassle of wearing glasses and contact lenses. And with the minimum age that one can undergo lasik being 18 years old, it’s no surprise that students and…
Ever wondered what happens during lasik surgery? Then read on to find out what it’s like to undergo the minimally-invasive TransPRK and SMILE procedures here at Clearvision! TransPRK TransPRK is an all laser, one-step, no touch, minimally-invasive vision correction procedure which does not require the eye surgeon to cut a corneal flap. With modern technology, TransPRK can…
We gathered a list of the most frequently asked questions about lasik in the past few months, and sat down with Dr. Philemon Huang and Dr. James Ng to have them all answered! https://vimeo.com/754609431https://vimeo.com/754615943 1. What does LASIK mean? LASIK stands for Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis. It is a flap-based laser vision correction surgery that can…
