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How Long Does it Take to Heal from LASIK?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on February 18, 2021
As soon as your LASIK surgery is complete, your eyes will have already begun the healing process. The initial healing period after LASIK occurs rather quickly. Long-term LASIK healing can last from several weeks to several months. It’s normal to experience some fluctuations in your vision and other side effects during your LASIK healing time….
How Much is LASIK?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on February 4, 2021
The cost of LASIK eye surgery varies drastically across the country. Several factors influence the LASIK cost, but the average price most people pay is about $2,000 per eye. The price you’ll pay for your LASIK depends on several factors, including: The type of laser technology you choose The type of surgical instrument used to…
LASIK Surgery Risks
Submitted by Josh Talkington on January 18, 2021
Most LASIK patients are highly satisfied with the results of their refractive surgery. However, like any other medical procedure, there are certain risks to be considered. Before undergoing a refractive procedure like LASIK, you should carefully weigh the risks and benefits. Potential LASIK surgery risks include: Loss of Visual Acuity: Visual acuity is the sharpness…
Options to LASIK
Submitted by Josh Talkington on January 4, 2021
Although LASIK has greatly improved the vision of tens of thousands of patients, it’s not the best option for everyone. There are several options to LASIK to consider if you are interested in vision correction and are not a good candidate for the LASIK procedure. Because Dr. Clavenna in Birmingham is committed to providing the…
Advancements in LASIK
Submitted by Josh Talkington on December 18, 2020
In general, medical procedures evolve and improve over time. This is especially true with LASIK eye surgery. The latest LASIK technology hardly resembles the original procedure first introduced decades ago. LASIK Then Although LASIK eye surgery formally began being performed in the 1990s, its roots date back to the 1960s. During the early days of…
Who is Not Suitable for Laser Eye Surgery?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on December 4, 2020
Not everyone is a good candidate for laser eye surgery. There are several reasons why laser eye surgery may not be a good choice of vision correction for some patients. Below is some information about who is not suitable for laser eye surgery: Those who are younger than 18 years old. Laser eye surgery results…
Traditional vs. Laser Cataract Surgery
Submitted by Josh Talkington on November 18, 2020
If the lens inside your eye has become cloudy, you may want to consider cataract surgery. During cataract surgery in Birmingham, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens, or IOL) to restore clear vision. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis and does not require…
What Questions Should I Ask My LASIK Surgeon?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on November 4, 2020
Choosing to undergo LASIK surgery is an important, potentially life-changing decision. Prior to your LASIK surgery, you will get the chance to ask your surgeon all the questions you want to ask. To help you make an informed decision, Dr. Clavenna at Clavenna Vision Institute in Birmingham recommends the following list of questions to ask during…
Is LASIK Permanent?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on October 18, 2020
In general, LASIK eye surgery is considered to be a permanent way to correct vision. Given that the procedure takes roughly 30 minutes total to complete, this is pretty impressive. Over the last several decades, LASIK results have proven to be very stable. After the initial healing period of 3 to 6 months, your distance…
Does LASIK Treat Nearsightedness?
Submitted by Josh Talkington on October 4, 2020
Nearsightedness, medically known as myopia, is a refractive error many people are born with or develop as they age. Myopia is the most common refractive error of the eye. If you are nearsighted, you typically will have difficulty reading road signs and seeing distant objects clearly, but will be able to see well for close-up…
