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…
Here at Clearvision Singapore, we get asked hundreds of questions a day by patients and prospective laser vision correction candidates alike. And so we’ve put together the 5 questions we get asked the most (that easily make up 75% of all the questions asked). https://youtu.be/NPca6pY4C6U 1. Can I go blind from LASIK? Most people have…
Laser vision correction has been around for decades and has truly stood the test of time, continuing to be an increasingly popular procedure around the world, as the rate of myopia rises and more and more glasses and contact lens wearers decide that they want the freedom of clear vision. However, despite the rising demand…
Welcome to the complete guide to SMILE surgery at Clearvision Singapore, where we explain all that you need to know about SMILE, as well as walk you through the entire patient journey from start to finish! So sit back, relax, and smile as you join us on our ReLEx SMILE Experience 🙂 About SMILE https://youtu.be/5Av2Zhv0xr0…
Whenever laser vision correction is brought up in conversation, there is a good chance that someone will shudder at the idea and respond with a statement somewhere along the lines of, “I will never let a laser come near my eye” or “I am too scared to have lasik done”. We have come across a…
Welcome to our detailed comparison between two popular methods of laser vision correction – TransPRK and LASIK. If you’re reading this, you’ve most probably started to get so sick and tired having to wear glasses and contact lenses, that you’ve decided it’s time to get your vision corrected. You’ve also probably gotten equally sick and…
Both PRK and LASIK are some of the longest standing and most well-known methods of laser vision correction. In this article, we explore the differences between the very first laser vision correction method created, PRK, with the most widely known laser vision correction method, LASIK. Intro PRK PRK (PhotoRefractive Keratectomy) is an…
