The Lasik Blog

Recent research shows that weather can affect your Lasik surgery, resulting in an under-correction. The study showed that when the weather is hot and humid, the correction can be under by a quarter to a half of a unit, resulting in a slight blurring of the vision.


A solution to the under-correction is to increase the intensity of the laser slightly or briefly prolong the treatment time. For people seeking to keep their procedures as accurate as possible, Professional Eye Associates in Dalton, Georgia offer corrective surgery in climates that will not seriously affect their correction.

It is hard for many to imagine what it must be like for United States soldiers in the Middle East. To add to the pressure of being in the midst of combat, the environment is extremely harsh. Now, imagine wearing glasses or contacts in that environment. Until recently, that was the case for many soldiers. Fortunately, the US military recently changed its policy regarding LASIK in the military. Soldiers are now able to get the LASIK procedure. Instead of having to deal with the scratchiness of contacts in the desert, or the possibility of loosing or breaking glasses, a simple procedure can be performed and all the hassle is gone. So, if the military considers it safe, what are you waiting for? Contact a certified eye surgeon like Howerton Eye Center in Austin, Texas to get your LASIK procedure today!

Mary Shawver had been hesitant to get lasik surgery, until her sister, who before her surgery had been legally blind, could now recognize her children without corrective lenses or glasses. Shawyer received her surgery from Dr. Tony Sakowski Jr. at the Virginia Eye Institute on Wednesday, June 6^th, where she received a custom Lasik surgery, specifically tailored to her eyes. Dr. Britt Buckley, MD at the Buckley Vision Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado specializes in Custom Lasik Surgery, as do several other surgeons across the country.

In a recent study, it was found that premature babies have a high risk of developing vision problems. This trend has led some ophthalmologists to wonder if laser eye surgery could be performed safely on babies. Currently, laser eye procedures are rarely performed on people with eyes that are not fully matured because of the risks that the eyes would grow and reverse corrections that may have been made in the eye tissues. If premature babies could safely and effectively undergo a laser eye surgery procedure, however, the lives of many preemies could be enhanced.

Celebrity comedian Kathy Griffin recently underwent complex eye surgery to fix complications that occurred during a LASIK procedure. The surgery went very smoothly, and all problems with her previous surgeries are expected to disappear. She is still scheduled to launch her new comedy act on Bravo in July. The act is titled, Kathy Griffin ... Is Not Nicole Kidman. Kathy Griffin is still an advocate of eye surgery despite her problems. She only wants the public to know that LASIK is not risk free before they get a LASIK surgery procedure. While she says she wished she continued to wear glasses instead of having the first LASIK procedure, she is now happy with her vision. If you are considering LAISK eye surgery, be sure you talk to a trustworthy, qualified eye surgeon like the ones at The Academy of Cataract and Laser Surgery in Augusta, Georgia. To find an eye surgeon nearer to you, click here.