What Is LASIK Eye Surgery? LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a popular surgery that can correct vision in people who are nearsighted or farsighted, or who have astigmatism. It’s ...

LASIK doesn't ensure 20/20 vision and results may become less effective as a person ages. The cost of the surgery is also a barrier, along with long-term issues like reduced night vision. For decades, ...

The surgery known as LASIK — Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis — is under the lens of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is causing controversy among eye experts. The FDA released a ...

Even the surgeries with the highest success rates come with risk—and you should always know what you’re getting into before agreeing to any medical or surgical procedure. Now some patients who have ...

The idea of better vision without having to deal with cumbersome glasses or contacts is alluring, and LASIK eye surgery may seem like the perfect solution. But patients should know the risks before ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A surprising side effect of the COVID is showing up in eye doctor's offices. Actually, it's a side effect of wearing masks, glasses and even too many Zoom meetings. As CBS2's ...

“Dry eye treatment has become one of the most important steps in achieving higher-quality vision,” says Dr. Benjamin. “Tixel ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At least 10 million people in the U.S. are severely near-sighted. For some, their vision is so poor, that LASIK surgery isn’t even an option. But a new procedure is giving those ...

When your life depends on it, surgery can be unavoidable. However, elective surgeries like cosmetic treatments and vision correction are now more popular than ever.

After almost 40 years of wearing glasses and contact lenses, vision correction was no longer a matter of mere vanity for Phyllis Ward. "I just wanted to see better. I first got contacts in elementary ...

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PITTSBURGH — A Penn Hills police officer died by suicide earlier this year, and his parents say the tragedy was set in motion by complications following a LASIK eye surgery that left their son in ...