LASIK

LASIK Enhancements: Handle with Care

Refractive surgeons say the keys to managing these cases are patience and precision.
09/10/2023

Matching Patients with LASIK, SMILE or PRK

How refractive surgeons identify the optimal candidates for these laser-vision correction procedures.
07/10/2023

Managing Post-LASIK Pain

From dry-eye symptoms to severe neuropathic pain, refractive surgeons should be aware of these possible complaints.
06/10/2023

The Principles of Refractive Screening

From advanced diagnostics to patient expectations, refractive surgeons have a wealth of information to consider before counseling patients on LASIK, PRK or SMILE.
04/10/2023

Refractive Procedures in the Pipeline

Refractive surgery researchers and companies are looking towards procedures similar to SMILE in an effort to focus on lenticular procedures’ strengths.
04/10/2023

How to Capitalize on the LASIK Boom

LASIK continues to gain in popularity, and some refractive surgeons are booked for months or even years to come.
09/14/2022

The Staying Power of Monovision LASIK

This refractive procedure remains effective and popular for presbyopia correction—in the right candidates.
08/10/2022

Managing LASIK in Challenging Patients

Deciding whether a patient is a good candidate isn’t always easy. Surgeons offer advice about whether to proceed in four classic situations.
04/10/2022

Epithelial Ingrowth: Rare, But Manageable

After a first LASIK procedure, epithelial ingrowth is rare, but the rates go up after retreatment cases.
11/10/2021

Before Enhancing Post-LASIK Patients

Consider updated strategies for flap management, when to operate, communication, epithelial ingrowth and more.
10/06/2020