When Is It Time For Cataract Surgery?
According to the National Eye Institute, an estimated 24 million Americans are affected by cataracts, which is expected to grow to 38.7 million by 2030. A cataract is an eye disease that occurs when your eye’s clear lens becomes cloudy. Cataracts commonly develop as you age. They’re the leading cause of vision loss in people… Read More
How Long After LASIK Can I Drive?
Before getting LASIK eye surgery, it’s important to make sure you have a plan for your recovery. LASIK has helped millions of people achieve clear vision and free them of their need for glasses and contacts. However, after your surgery, your vision will be blurry immediately after surgery, and your eyes may tear a lot… Read More
How Long After Getting LASIK Should You Wait Before Going Into Water?
Picture this: it’s summer. You’re about to take a refreshing dip in the pool. But before you leap in, you remember your glasses or contacts. Should you remove them? And if you do, how will you see? Navigating water activities while dealing with contacts or glasses is never an easy task. Fortunately, with the help… Read More
When Can I Wear Makeup After LASIK?
Why Can’t I Wear Makeup After LASIK? One of the top questions patients ask about LASIK surgery is how long it will take to get back to their normal routines and activities. Although LASIK is well known for having a quick recovery process, there are some things you’ll need to avoid doing for a bit… Read More
Is LASIK Surgery Right for You?
Have glasses and contacts become a burden on your everyday activities? Wouldn’t it be nice to leave the house and not have to remember to grab your prescription eyewear? If your answer is yes, then you’ve likely thought about getting LASIK. Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a procedure that’s helped millions of Americans achieve… Read More
SMILE vs LASIK: What Is the Difference?
Break Down of LASIK vs SMILE Wondering what the difference is between LASIK vs SMILE? Determine which laser vision correction procedure is right for you. You’re ready to begin an exciting new life with less dependence on contacts and glasses, but do you know which laser vision correction procedure is right for you? Understanding the… Read More
You Can Use Your HSA for LASIK Eye Surgery
Now is the time of year when a lot of employers will have their staff review their medical benefit options and make changes based on their families’ needs. If you plan to have LASIK, and you have the option of putting funds into a Health Savings Account (HSA), you could save yourself some money when you pay for your… Read More
Here’s Why You Should Use Your Economic Stimulus Check to Pay for LASIK
Have you received your economic stimulus check yet? Many people have been seeing the stimulus dollars hit their bank accounts in the last couple of days. IRS.gov tell us that US residents will receive $1200 for individual or head of household filers, and $2400 for married filing jointly if they are not a dependent of… Read More
Coronavirus and Contact Lens Use
There is a lot of information and misinformation available about the coronavirus right now. The most reliable source of information about Coronavirus is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In case you haven’t heard, some of the actions recommended by the CDC are: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at… Read More
LASIK – Synonymous with Speed
When talking about LASIK, most people think about being able to see better and how great it would be to be less dependent on glasses or contacts. One thing that many people don’t know though is that LASIK is also awesome because its fast – real fast. So, just how fast is LASIK at ClearChoice?… Read More