Category: LASIK Eye Surgery

LASIK candidates and patients almost always ask, “Will I be able to see 20/20 after eye surgery?” or “What is the best vision you can have?”. The ability to see 20/20 vision is based on the anatomy of your eyes, with both genetic and environmental influences. 20/20 vision refers to “average” or “normal” eyesight, but it is definitely possible to...

Tired of glasses or contacts? Do you want to see clearly all the time every day?  You might have heard about something called LASIK, but thought it was not an option for you because it might be too expensive. You are not alone in wondering about the price. So how much is LASIK? This is one of the most common...

At Woolfson Eye Institute we have multiple eye surgeons specializing in diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of conditions affecting various parts of the eye. Let’s look at some of these conditions (along with eye surgeries) starting with the front of the eye: Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) The eyelids protect and cover the eye and can develop extra skin or lose...

You’ve been considering LASIK eye surgery for a long time. For ages, you’ve been hearing from your friends and colleagues all the reasons why you should have the procedure. They talk about their joy in no longer having to wear glasses, their improved appearance, and increased self-confidence. You know all the benefits. Remember that first time you put on new...

One of the most important aspects of a successful eye surgery is to make sure the patient is ideally matched with the procedure that is best for their specific vision problem. Astigmatism is one of the most common vision problems that must be considered in any vision correction procedure. What is astigmatism and how is it diagnosed? Astigmatism is a...

So you’ve reached your 40s. They say life begins at 40, right? While that may be true in many respects, by the time your eyes reach 40, they’ve certainly completed plenty of “hard living.” With so much LASIK marketing and advertising on television, radio, and online, many people over the age of 40 (and even into their 50s) are starting...

By Tom Spetalnick, OD Woolfson Eye Institute is proud to introduce Contoura Vision, Alcon’s topography-guided custom ablation technology. Contoura, in the FDA clinical trials, delivered visual acuity exceeding 20/20 to the majority of patients, uncorrected visual acuity that is equal to or better than preoperative corrected acuity, as well as a reduction in visual symptoms like difficulty driving at night....

FAIRFAX, VA – February 12, 2016 – Physician-scientist, Doyle Stulting, MD, PhD, will be awarded the Binkhorst Medal, and he will present the esteemed Binkhorst Lecture during the Opening General Session of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) Annual Symposium and Congress in New Orleans May 7, 2016. Dr. Stulting’s...

Have you ever thought about the success rates of LASIK? After all, if you are undergoing any kind of surgical procedure (especially on your eyes), it’s good to know the facts. In this article, we are going to discuss LASIK outcomes, which can be divided into three major categories: Side effects Complications Refractive outcomes What are the side effects of...

A bad eye procedure outcome can negatively affect your life in a serious way. If you’re thinking about getting LASIK to correct your eyes, there are several factors to look for when selecting a LASIK surgeon. What you should know about your LASIK surgeon 1. Certification. Medical doctors are legally permitted to offer surgical procedures outside their own specialties. Make...