When considering options for vision correction, many patients may feel that they are either too young or too old to consider having Houston LASIK surgery. One of the most common questions we are asked is, "What is the best age to get LASIK?" or "Am I too old for LASIK?" Current technology allows laser eye surgeons the ability to perform...
LASIK eye surgery is one of the safest and most effective ways to correct certain refractive vision problems. However, many patients we talk to are reluctant to have LASIK surgery due to concerns they have about the procedure. For example, many people are nervous because they’ve heard that the patient is required to be awake during the LASIK surgery; others...
Nearsightedness and farsightedness are common eye problems. These problems have traditionally been treated using eyeglasses or contact lenses. For those who don't wish to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, LASIK surgery may be an option to correct their sight. LASIK surgery has been around for a while. It's an elective, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a laser to correct...
LASIK is a vision correction procedure that uses a high-precision laser to correct a refractive error by reshaping the cornea to allow light rays to properly focus on the retina. In Houston, LASIK is a safe and popular alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses. Berkeley Eye Center is a leader in Houston LASIK treatments, including the new iDESIGN LASIK...
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire at the end of every calendar year. Because the funds don't roll over into the next year, you'll lose whatever money was left in the account if you don’t use it. So if you have funds remaining in your FSA account, eye care expenses are a great way to use those benefits before they...
When it comes to making an appointment with an eye doctor, patients often aren’t sure whether they need to see an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. What’s the difference between these two eye care professionals and how do you know which one you need to see? Optometrists An optometrist is can eye care professional who provides primary vision care. They perform...
Have you been thinking about getting LASIK surgery in Houston? For most people with refractive vision disorders, LASIK (short for Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) surgery provides a safe, effective alternative to wearing corrective glasses or contact lenses. The ophthalmologists at Berkeley Eye Center have performed thousands of successful procedures over the past 20 years, and one of the most common concerns our patients...
Have you been putting off laser vision correction because of concerns about safety? Do you think you might not be a candidate? Don’t let these concerns delay you any longer. Houston LASIK surgery has never been safer or more effective. With the 100 percent blade-free, all laser procedure known as iLASIK, most people who suffer from myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism...