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How Much Does LASIK Cost?
When looking for the right price for LASIK in the Denver metro area, it’s important to understand that not all LASIK procedures are the same. Like any other purchase, there are variations in quality, technology, expertise, services, payment options, and warranties. LASIK is a meaningful life-changing decision, and making the right choice can be one Read more »
What Is The Difference Between LASIK and SMILE For Correcting my Vision?
During LASIK consultations, the question of how to eliminate the need for eyeglasses and contact lenses often arises. While LASIK is the most common and widely used practice, several other methods have begun to rise in popularity. In your research, you may come across a surgery known as SMILE, the latest form of Laser Vision Read more »
What is Astigmatism and Can LASIK Treat It?
In short, yes. Astigmatism can be treated by the LASIK treatments of today. Astigmatism is not an abnormal eye health condition; rather, it is a refractive error of the eye. In fact, it is quite common. About 1 in 3 people that wear glasses or contacts have astigmatism. There is a common misconception that you Read more »
5 Reasons to Get LASIK This Holiday Season
Have you thought about getting LASIK but you just can’t quite find the time due to your busy schedule? We understand—life gets crazy. With the holiday season approaching fast, there is no better time than now to take those final steps to discover if LASIK may be the right vision correction solution for you. Here Read more »
Can I Wear Makeup When I Have LASIK?
When considering LASIK to correct your vision, there are many questions that we get asked regularly regarding what to expect and what are the suggested dos and don’ts. Not surprisingly, many questions arise about cosmetics. Specifically, what’s the best advice related to wearing face and eye makeup after having LASIK? When you have LASIK, your Read more »
Understanding LASIK and Monovision
LASIK has accomplished some amazing things for peoples’ vision—for example, if you have nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism, LASIK may be able to eliminate or drastically reduce your eyeglass prescription. These three conditions are what cause most people to have blurry vision, and they’re caused by the shape of the cornea (the clear part on the front Read more »
What To Avoid After Your LASIK Eye Surgery
The decision to have LASIK is a big one. It’s what most would call a “life-changer.” It’s transformational. You are choosing to see in a different way and that’s a big deal! For most LASIK patients, the thought of being able to just wake up and see are almost surreal. What will you do first with your new eyes?
Why Is LASIK So Popular During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
This once-in-a-century pandemic has changed our world. Our daily routines have been altered in ways most of us could never have imagined. When we take time to think about what’s most important to us, health and safety tops the list. To ensure our health and safety during the pandemic, many changes have happened to work Read more »
Why are eyeglasses so expensive?
At 20/20 Institute, we meet patients considering LASIK for many different reasons. Every person is different, but in general, people simply want the freedom to live the life and lifestyle that they want to live. Many report to us that their glasses and contacts get in the way of living their best lifestyle. Frequently though, Read more »
Traveling After LASIK Surgery
Let’s face it, one of the most common reasons people have LASIK is to free themselves of the daily hassles of their dependency on their eyeglasses and/or contact lenses. Put another way, they are trying to gain visual freedom for themselves. LASIK is very good at giving patients visual freedom. Worldwide, the vast majority of Read more »