If you have a high prescription, you’ve probably wondered whether LASIK is still an option for you. Maybe your glasses feel heavy, you struggle with thick lenses, or your contacts feel uncomfortable after long days. Or perhaps you’ve heard people say that high prescriptions automatically rule out LASIK, leaving you unsure about what’s actually possible. The good news is that LASIK technology has advanced dramatically in recent years. Today, many people with strong prescriptions are suitable candidates far more than

If you’re considering LASIK or have recently had the procedure, you might be wondering how long the results actually last. It’s one of the most common questions people ask, and the answer is reassuring. LASIK is designed to give you long-lasting, stable vision, with many people enjoying clear eyesight for decades. But like every part of your body, your eyes can change as you age, and that can affect how long your LASIK results remain perfect. In this guide, I

If you’ve been thinking about laser eye surgery but you already suffer from dry eyes, it’s completely natural to wonder whether LASIK is safe for you. Many people worry that LASIK will make their dryness worse, that they won’t be suitable for the surgery at all, or that recovery will be uncomfortable. You’re definitely not alone dry eyes are one of the most common concerns people mention during a LASIK consultation. I want to help you understand how LASIK affects

If you've been thinking about laser eye surgery but aren’t sure whether PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is right for you, you’re definitely not alone. Many people begin their research with a simple question: “Am I a good candidate for PRK?” And it’s a smart question to ask because PRK has very specific strengths, benefits and suitability criteria compared with LASIK and SMILE. PRK is one of the longest-standing and most trusted forms of laser eye surgery, especially for people who may

If you have astigmatism and you’re frustrated with blurry, distorted or inconsistent vision, you might be wondering whether PRK surgery can fix it. Many people assume that astigmatism is “too complicated” for laser correction or that LASIK is the only option. The truth is that PRK is one of the most successful and reliable treatments for astigmatism even for people who aren’t suitable for LASIK due to thin corneas, dry eyes or lifestyle factors. As someone who has spoken to

As someone who speaks with many people thinking about laser vision correction, I know how reassuring it is to know exactly what will happen on the day of your treatment. When you understand the sequence, the timings and how smoothly everything flows, it becomes easier to relax and feel confident. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the complete PRK surgery timeline from arrival at the clinic to the moment you go home and break down how long each stage

As someone who has seen many people compare PRK with LASIK, SMILE and other laser options, I can tell you that the biggest concern tends to be accuracy. You want to know how sharp your vision will be, how long the results last and what the chances are of needing a second procedure. In this article, I’ll break down everything you need to understand about PRK’s success rate, from studies and statistics to what influences outcomes, and how it compares

If you’ve been told you have a high prescription and you’re exploring vision correction, you might be wondering whether PRK surgery is a safe and effective option for you. Many people with strong glasses or contact lens prescriptions worry that they may not qualify for laser eye surgery at all, especially if they’ve been discouraged from having LASIK due to corneal thickness or shape. It can feel frustrating when you want freedom from glasses, yet your prescription feels “too high”

simple answer is that PRK results are designed to be long-lasting, often permanent but, like everything involving your eyes, long-term stability depends on several factors. PRK has been performed since the late 1980s, making it the longest-studied laser vision correction procedure. Many people who had PRK decades ago still enjoy excellent clarity today, which shows just how durable the results can be. But it’s also true that your eyes continue to age, and certain changes over time can influence how

If you’ve been told you have thin corneas and can’t have LASIK, you’re not alone this is one of the most common reasons people believe laser eye surgery isn’t an option for them. Many patients feel disappointed when they hear their corneal thickness is below the LASIK threshold, and some worry that they’ll never enjoy clear vision without glasses or contact lenses. But the reality is very different. PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) often becomes the safest and most effective choice for