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The Lasik Blog
Welcome to the LASIK Blog, a resource for people interested in LASIK surgery. This consumer-friendly blog is intended to be used as a central resource to answer common questions about LASIK and to point you in the right direction.
Technology Continues to Advance Eye Surgery
Since eye surgery was first performed, it has been one of the most technologically driven fields in all of medicine. That trend shows no sign of slowing. New software is currently being developed that allows eye surgeons to learn how to perform cataract surgery using a computer program. A college student, Matt Harris, is the brain behind the new technology. He has spent his summer break so far testing the software to get it ready to train surgeons. When it is finished, it will be able to simulate some of the difficulties that can occur in an eye surgery procedure and teach surgeons how to handle it in a simulated environment where they can rerun it and try it again if there's a problem. Until the program is refined, be sure to get a qualified eye surgeon with the experience needed to complete the surgery without problems. For example, Siepser Laser Eyecare in Philadelphia, has reputable surgeons to perform your surgery. To find a surgeon nearer to you visit the LASIK Directory.
Will Insurance Pay for Laser Eye Surgery?
Will insurance pay for laser eye surgery? The answer to that question used to be a definite no. But, luckily for many prospective eye surgery patients, that no is turning into a yes. Because most insurance companies do not consider laser eye surgery "necessary", it is considered a cosmetic procedure. Cosmetic procedures are normally not covered by insurance companies. For certain patients, however, LASIK is now considered necessary. Patients who can't wear contacts because of dry eyes and who can't wear glasses because they may pose a hazard in their jobs (such as firemen, policemen, and sports players) are now being offered insurance coverage for their LASIK procedure. While this new coverage applies to only a small number of people now, it is an important step towards insurance companies covering laser eye surgery procedures for everyone who needs to improve their vision. If you think your insurance might pay for your LASIK eye surgery, what are you waiting for?? Contact a qualified laser eye surgery center like the 20/20 Institute or Levinson Eye Clinic in Denver, Colorado. To find a qualified eye surgeon near you, visit the LASIK Directory.
Tony Celebrities Get LASIK
The celebrities that presented the recent Tony awards were offered a unique gift package for their services to the Tony awards. As expected, they were offered diamonds and vacations to exotic resorts. There was another gift, however, that was a little less predictable. The celebrity presenters were offered free Wavefront Guided LASIK surgery for both eyes. This item in the gift package shows how far LASIK technology has progressed. Just a few years ago, LASIK was cutting edge technology. Now it has advanced so far that it is offered as a thank you gift to celebrities. If you still wear glasses or contacts there is no reason that you should keep putting off talking to a LASIK eye surgeon. If it is good enough to be a thank you gift for celebrities, then LASIK is certainly good enough to correct your eyes. To find a high-quality LASIK surgeon in your area visit The LASIK Directory.
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