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Beware of Bargain LASIK NJ and NY Centers

Misleading LASIK NY and LASIK NJ advertising | What to watch for If you are considering New York or New Jersey LASIK surgery, expect to find a lot of competition in this field of laser vision correction. You’re bound to run across many deceptive LASIK NJ and NY eye surgery doctors in Manhattan, Queens, the greater New York area, and in New Jersey. These “low cost” or discount LASIK centers are...

Which is the right procedure for me?

LASIK / LASEK/ Implantable lens / No flap procedure / Bladeless. What does it all mean? This question about which laser eye surgery New Jersey and New York is right for you can only be answered after a comprehensive screening exam to assess your needs. This exam includes numerous tests that determine the unique qualities of your eyes. Some of the procedures are listed below: LASIK: A flap is created from the...

LASIK vs. PRK

You may have heard of LASIK and/or PRK surgery from friends, co-workers or family members, but you might not know the difference between the two. Both LASIK and PRK are refractive procedures that can enhance vision and correct poor eyesight. They are both outpatient procedures and can be completed in less than 20 minutes in most cases. The basic difference is that LASIK correction is performed under a corneal...

LASIK Alternatives

If You Don’t Qualify for LASIK NJ or LASIK NY Due to varying medical conditions, infections, injuries and various other factors, not everyone qualifies for LASIK surgery. But don’t give up your hope to correct your vision problems and get rid of those glasses or contact lenses! There are many surgical and non-surgical options to choose from, but only a doctor can help you decide which one is best for...

Other Procedures

PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik Also known as non-cutting surface procedures and advanced surface ablation, these terms refer to procedures in which a laser is used to reshape the surface of the cornea. For all laser vision correction procedures, the same laser equipment is used. However, unlike LASIK surgery, no flap is cut. With flapless procedures, the risk of flap-related complications are eliminated. Compared with...