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Without getting too detailed in this particular blog post, most people think of 20/20 as a visual “state of being” or “place” where a person’s vision is working well.  Fortunately for those who were not blessed with 20/20 naturally, today there are many ways for a person to get to that “place” and see 20/20. Read more »

Most patients tell us that LASIK “has been on their mind” for quite a while before coming to see us. And for good reason, when a person has worn glasses or contacts for years and years, it’s a big decision! The LASIK Specialist doctors at 20/20 Institute agree that the decision to have LASIK is Read more »

At 20/20 Institute, we meet patients considering LASIK for many different reasons.  Every person is different, but in a general sense, people simply want the freedom to live the life and lifestyle that they want to live and their glasses and contacts get in the way.  Frequently though, patients also take into account the rather Read more »

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?

If you wear glasses or contacts to see and are reading this blog, it’s safe to assume you’re considering a change. Maybe you have reached the “end of your rope” with the hassle of contacts or glasses. Or you’ve done the math and the lifetime cost of glasses and contacts outweighs the cost of LASIK. Read more »

If you are tired of glasses and contact lenses and just want to wake up and see, you are likely aware of the very popular LASIK procedure, but what about its “cousin” procedure, PRK? One of the more common questions that patients have for the LASER Vision Correction Specialist Doctors at 20/20 Institute is about Read more »

Simply stated: no.  The majority of patients achieve better than 20/20 vision when they come to us for LASIK. When any patient visits 20/20 Institute for LASIK and is determined to be a good candidate, the LASIK Specialist Doctors customize a treatment plan that is designed to maximize each eye’s probability of safely achieving 20/20 Read more »

In the United States, more than 8% of the population over age 20 is affected by Diabetes, making it a relatively common disease. Naturally, if you have been diagnosed with Type I or Type II Diabetes you may be concerned about whether you can safely enjoy the benefits of LASIK. We understand your concerns and Read more »

One question that we are frequently asked is “Does LASIK correct for a person’s need for reading glasses?”  This blog post will cover the need for reading glasses, the options for vision correction, and one of the most popular ways to address distance and near vision for individuals over 40 called monovision. Have you ever Read more »

It’s Saturday morning, the sun is up, and you roll over and decide it’s time for you to be up too.  You open your eyes… Wait a minute!  You can see all the way across your bedroom, and there’s texture on the ceiling of your bedroom!  “Did I fall asleep with my contacts in again?” Read more »