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Most patients who are considering to have LASIK want to understand what they should do after having LASIK to care for their eyes. At 20/20 Institute, your follow up care is just as important to us as the rest of your visits, and we understand the importance of maintaining your long-term eye health too! So, Read more »

No, LASIK does not cause cataracts. Cataracts can be treated for a person who has had LASIK in the past.  If a patient currently has cataracts that are affecting vision, then LASIK is not recommended, and the patient should have cataract surgery instead. If you are considering LASIK and have questions or concerns related to Read more »

Of all the questions that are commonly asked about LASIK, the most popular one is this: “What are the side effects?” It’s a good question to ask.  When patients visit 20/20 Institute for their complimentary LASIK Consultation and Evaluation, our experienced staff and LASIK surgeons bring this subject up even when it isn’t asked. These are things that are important to Read more »

If you’re hoping to ditch your glasses and contact lenses by having LASIK, the thought of actually having the procedure may have you both excited and nervous at the same time. For many of us, it is really helpful to know what to expect. After all, surprises are great on birthdays and anniversaries, but not Read more »

If you’re here because it is time to sincerely pursue having LASIK, you may be asking yourself a very common question: “Is LASIK covered by my insurance?” So, in this post, we’ll explain how insurance works with LASIK, so that you can know how that all works and make the most of your vision insurance Read more »

One of the more recent advancements in Refractive Surgery is a procedure where a special lens is inserted into the eye to correct a person’s vision. This procedure uses what is called an Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), and it is growing in its awareness amongst patients who are seeking options to get them out of Read more »

It’s almost Halloween. Have you decided what you’re going to be this year? Well, whatever you decide your costume will be, we hope you have an enjoyable and safe Halloween! Naturally, at 20/20 Institute, we are passionate about helping people be happy and healthy with their vision, and this is the time of year that Read more »

Your eyes are healthy and all, it’s just that you don’t see well. Maybe you can thank one or both of your parents, as most eyeglass prescriptions are passed from parents to their children. It is not ideal, but it is the reality. Of course, if given the choice, you would have chosen differently, however, Read more »

LASIK (Laser in Situ Keratomileusis) is the most popular form of Laser Vision Correction (LVC) in the world today. If you or a loved one are considering LASIK, there are five primary questions you should be asking. How happy or unhappy are you with your current form(s) of vision correction? Eyeglasses and contact lenses are Read more »

If you are considering LASIK and have questions about dry eye, you may be asking yourself about whether LASIK is right for you.