Featured Post Does LASIK Hurt? Is LASIK surgery painful? This is a perfectly valid question, but the answer is a simple: “NO!” Read More LASIK
Getting Personal: Have you had Surgery Yourself? Dr. Alex Kim Welcome back to the blog! One of the most humbling and important questions our patients ask us is “Have you had surgery yourself?” In a sense, we’re being asked if we personally believe in the […] Read More Patient Story
Who Do You Need to Consult With for Laser Vision Correction? Most people, when considering their vision, will get their annual exam from their local optometrist. An optometrist (OD) performs eye exams and vision tests, prescribes glasses and contact lenses, and diagnoses and prescribes medicines for […] Read More Vision Correction
The Environmental and Cost Impact of Contact Lenses In 1987, Americans began enjoying the benefit of disposable contact lenses. A Johnson & Johnson company called Vistakon, Inc. introduced Acuvue disposable soft contact lenses. For the first time, Americans could enjoy comfortable contact lenses. […] Read More Contacts
Eye Allergies and Contact Lenses People wear contact lenses to address a wide range of refractive errors, including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia. In some conditions, they are used to treat eye diseases and corneal injury. They are […] Read More Contacts
Am I Clear for Takeoff? Nearly 100,000 flights take off and land every day all over the globe. Our patients often ask us, “Am I safe for takeoff?” The short answer is yes, most patients can fly as early as […] Read More LASIK
How to Find the Best LASIK Surgeon How do you find the best LASIK surgeon? In this blog post, we will talk about how to search for the LASIK surgeon that is best for you. I certainly believe that the best surgeon […] Read More LASIK
Care & Maintenance of Your Eyes After LASIK Why You Should Invest in Good Eyesight How much would a blind man pay to restore his sight? I think for almost anyone, that answer would be: “everything I have.” It’s my mission, and the […] Read More LASIK
How Successful is Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery? How successful is laser assisted Cataract Surgery? And what is femtosecond laser assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS)? Femtosecond laser assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) utilizes an amazingly precise laser to perform the most technically demanding steps of […] Read More Cataract
How Often do People Need a LASIK Touchup? Will I Need a LASIK Enhancement? This is a very common question that people ask, and I have perhaps a unique expert opinion on it because I have been doing laser vision correction for nearly […] Read More Explainer