Category: Common Questions

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

Wearing Contacts Before LASIK A common question that people have before getting LASIK is, “When should I stop wearing contact lenses before LASIK?” Most Ohio doctors will recommend that you stay out of your contact lenses for a prescribed length of time before your LASIK procedure. In fact, most doctors will have a length of… Read More

Astigmatism is a common refractive error that causes blurred or distorted vision at all distances. It occurs when the cornea or lens has an irregular shape, preventing light from focusing properly on the retina. Many people wonder if LASIK can treat astigmatism—and in most cases, the answer is yes. LASIK eye surgery uses advanced laser… Read More

How Much Is Laser Eye Surgery? When it comes to laser eye surgery, most people tend to see the cost as one of the most important factors to consider before deciding to schedule. The cost of LASIK can be confusing to some, especially after hearing advertisements for a price of only a couple hundred dollars… Read More

Choosing LASIK Eye Surgery Procedures Most people who are looking into correcting their vision want to go with the very best LASIK eye surgery procedure possible, but what’s the best? And who offers it? A lot of people don’t realize that there are numerous vision correction procedures available. Once they do find that out, it… Read More

Amid the busyness of fulfilling Christmas lists, attending parties, and shopping for holiday dinner ingredients, fundamentally important things like our health and finances can be overlooked in December. ClearChoice Custom LASIK Center urges all owners of of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to check their balances and make sure no money… Read More

PRK vs LASIK vs SMILE For those looking for the best laser vision correction strategy in Cleveland, LASIK, SMILE, and PRK are your options. At Clear Choice LASIK, all three are considered effective ways to correct your vision and become less dependent on glasses and contact lenses. But, you may be asking yourself, which one… Read More

TLDR: Most health and vision insurance plans do not cover LASIK because it is considered an elective or cosmetic procedure, not medically necessary, but many vision plans offer discounts. Potential savings methods include using pre-tax funds from Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to pay for the surgery, which costs an average… Read More

Tax-Free Savings Accounts If the price of LASIK surgery has prevented you from making an appointment with Clear Choice Custom LASIK Center, you should investigate an overlooked funding option. Many employees, as well as the self-employed, have Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to which deposits are made throughout the year. These… Read More

One of the most common myths about LASIK is that the results “wear off.” A lot of people assume they will have to undergo multiple procedures to maintain the results. Is LASIK Permanent? LASIK is a permanent surgical vision correction procedure. A laser is used to change the shape of the cornea to correct nearsightedness,… Read More