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Tens of millions of LASIK procedures have been performed worldwide. This popular laser vision procedure creates clear vision for people with nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. That being said, it’s normal to feel nervous about any surgical procedure, including LASIK. We’ll make sure you are informed of all the possible risks ahead of time. The procedure […]

The short answer is yes, most likely you could get LASIK in the months following your cataract surgery. The catch is, you may not need LASIK after cataract surgery, because the latter often corrects any refractive errors you have anyway. Some people find they still have some vision issues in the months following, and in

Monovision is a type of LASIK surgery that works really well for some people. It corrects distance vision in the dominant eye and corrects reading vision in the non-dominant eye. So what’s the benefit? For people who are good candidates, monovision LASIK means you will not have to wear reading glasses. For other LASIK techniques,

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss nationwide. About 95 percent of cataracts are simply a result of aging, and the risk begins increasing after age 40. June is Cataract Awareness Month, and we’d like to remind our community that early detection and treatment are important ways to combat the visual loss

If you’ve been considering LASIK and have found out you are pregnant, you should wait until after childbirth and breastfeeding before getting LASIK. While the procedure itself does not require heavy sedation and probably would not affect a developing fetus, we do not perform LASIK for pregnant women because of pregnancy-related vision changes and the

If you’re interested in LASIK, your choice of surgeon is one of the most important decisions you can make. Dr. Christopher Walton is an experienced ophthalmologist who has been performing LASIK for many years. At this point in his career, his rate of achieving 20/20 vision for his patients is about 100 percent. This is

May is nationally recognized as Healthy Vision Month. Ophthalmologists are always thinking about ways to improve their patients’ eye health and vision, and this month in particular helps to shine a light on those issues. Please keep reading for helpful tips and information. If you have any questions at all about LASIK, cataracts, eye diseases

LenSx® is a device that allows Dr. Chris Walton to perform laser-assisted cataract surgery. The addition of an advanced laser makes cataract surgery more precise than ever before. In the hands of a skilled surgeon, the LenSx improves the ability of the eye doctor to provide great visual outcomes. If you aren’t sure whether laser-assisted

Few medical procedures have the same power to quickly and effectively improve a patient’s quality of life as LASIK, or the corrective laser vision surgery performed by ophthalmologist Dr. Chris Walton. LASIK produces a lasting alternative to wearing contact lenses or glasses. It’s natural to have questions about any medical procedure, much less one that

During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens, or IOL. These lenses function much like a natural one, bending the incoming light so that it focuses correctly and provides clear vision. Cataract surgery is very safe and very effective. It’s a great way for patients to restore their vision and put