When it comes to corrective laser surgery, LASIK gets all of the attention, and it’s not hard to see why. Millions of patients enjoy a newfound freedom from glasses and contacts after undergoing the LASIK procedure. But there’s another procedure, called PRK, which is a better choice for many patients. PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy […]
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LASIK is one of the most effective and popular procedures to correct refractive vision errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. However, it’s important to make sure you’re a good LASIK candidate before moving forward with the procedure. The good news is that due to advances in LASIK technology, just about everyone is a suitable
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Finding the right Mobile cataract surgeon depends on several different factors. Cataract surgery has very high success rates, but even so you want to find a cataract surgeon with the experience and training needed to handle any situation that may arise. There are many things to consider when choosing the right cataract surgeon. Here are
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Many of Dr. Walton’s LASIK patients often ask him whether the development of cataracts later in life will impact their LASIK results. The good news is that it won’t. Cataracts are a completely different vision issue that is unrelated to what is being corrected by LASIK, and it is treated with completely different methods. In
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One of the most common questions Dr. Walton receives from patients during a LASIK consultation involves the risk of blindness. Fortunately, there is absolutely no risk of going blind after LASIK, which is one of the reasons it has such a great success rate. In the following video, Dr. Walton explains the reasons why there
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Picture yourself waking up in the morning and not having to search for your glasses or put in your contacts first thing before you do anything. Your everyday life can be free of carrying around reading glasses or continuously buying supplies for your contact lenses. LASIK is a popular, permanent treatment option that corrects refractive
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Dry eye syndrome is a common condition impacting millions of people across the country. About 10 years ago, most people with dry eye syndrome weren’t considered good LASIK candidates due to the increased risk of complications. But advances in LASIK technology over the past decade have changed this prognosis for patients with dry eyes. Today,
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One of the most common questions Dr. Chris Walton hears from LASIK patients during their consultation involves the need for a LASIK enhancement procedure. The good news is that LASIK enhancements are rarely necessary. In the following video, Dr. Walton discusses the reasons why less than 1% of his LASIK patients need an enhancement procedure.
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If you are considering cataract eye surgery in Pensacola, there are several things you should consider. Cataract surgery involves the permanent removal of the natural lens of the eye, so it should be undertaken only after weighing all the options. There are several reasons you may be considering cataract eye surgery. Each person is different,
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If you have made the decision to go ahead with laser eye surgery in the Mobile area, it can be difficult to know how to find the best eye surgeon for you. LASIK is a popular vision correction technique, but it is not right for every person. The right laser eye surgeon will take the
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