Late LASIK flap trauma can produce flap dehiscence and be complicated by infection. Microbiological investigations should be obtained early in suspected infection, and include stains and cultures ...

Conclusions SMILE induces less keratocyte apoptosis, proliferation and inflammation compared with femtosecond laser LASIK. The femtosecond laser can increase the safety, efficiency, precision and ...

Other reasons you may experience dry eyes after LASIK are: The procedure alters or cuts the nerves in the cornea when your doctor creates the flap to correct your vision. This makes your eyes less ...

Both LASIK and PRK are effective; they just take slightly different approaches. PRK may be a better option if you have thin corneas or are concerned about dry eye. PRK may also be the right choice if ...

The flap usually heals without stitches. “The cornea is one of the fastest parts of the body as far as healing,” Privett said. “The LASIK flap does seal down very quickly. It’s almost ...

Jon Krawczynski is a senior writer for The Athletic, covering Minnesota Sports. Kelli Hanson sat down with Jon to talk about life after Lasik at Chu Vision Institute.

1. Am I a Suitable Candidate for LASIK? Not everyone is a fit for LASIK. Age, eye health, prescription stability, and corneal thickness all play a role. If you have thin corneas, chronic dry eye, or ...

It is touted as being the simplest and cheapest way to replace the microkeratome for a laser. The Technolas Femtec laser and Carl Zeiss Visumax initially followed the same standards for flap ...

Ryan Kingerski was a police officer, a twin brother, a man who was adored by his parents and someone who they said was always ...