Many of us have visited an optometrist for years, and there’s little question about what will happen behind that wall of frames we know all-too-well. But visiting an ophthalmologist to discuss St. Louis LASIK eye surgery or LASIK alternatives can be intimidating. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors trained in medical procedures and eye health, and are …
Here’s the skinny on corneal inlays.
If you have been searching for LASIK in St. Louis, you may have heard of Kamra Inlay. This groundbreaking laser eye surgery are a new generation of vision correction developed to treat presbyopia, or over-40 vision. Unlike LASIK, referred to as a “subtractive” technology, which removes a tiny portion of the cornea to change the …
The Ins and Outs of Presbyopia: “Where Did I Leave My Reading Glasses?”
It’s one of life’s milestones that we could all do without: That moment when we walk down the aisle at the drug store and not only see the stand of colorful presbyopia reading glasses, but actually stop to pick out a pair. Once we’re over 40, it’s only a matter of time before those reading …
When contact lenses are the problem
In my line of work as a LASIK surgeon in St. Louis, I am fortunate to be part of hundreds of success stories. I get to help people see things they never knew they were missing with their glasses or contact lenses. How great is that?! Nothing makes me happier than the smiles on patients’ …
5 questions your LASIK surgeon wants you to ask
Looking for LASIK in St. Louis? Here’s what you should be asking. The Internet is an amazing thing. Thanks to dot coms, we now have an entire universe of information at our fingertips. Whether we want to find a recipe or figure out what’s causing that irritating rash, all we have to do is search …