Distinguishing Cataracts From Other Vision Problems Many people are generally fearful of developing cataracts as they age but are not exactly sure of what the experience of having cataracts is like and how it can be treated. We’d like to resolve some misconceptions about cataracts, help you understand the signs of cataracts, and arm you […]

  LASIK vs. Traditional Cataract Surgery How Both Procedures Correct Vision in Different Ways We often answer questions from patients with cataracts about whether they can have LASIK surgery, or if they should have LASIK following cataract surgery. While both LASIK and cataract surgery are used to treat vision problems, those problems are inherently different—and […]

Ensuring Your Eye Health for the Future As kids, many of us were told to eat our carrots because they would help us see. While this is true—carrots are a strong source of antioxidants like beta carotene and lutein that contribute to our eye health—we must do more than eat carrots to protect our vision. […]

Understanding What Makes Someone an Ideal LASIK Candidate As you consider LASIK for vision correction, you probably have been wondering if you are a strong candidate for the procedure. While you may have read about what makes someone a good LASIK candidate—from their age to having a stable vision prescription—you may be less familiar with […]

  Delivering Enhanced Vision Results to LASIK Patients Twenty years ago, it was common for prospective LASIK patients to be uneasy about the thought of a surgeon cutting a flap into the surface of their corneas. Flash forward to 2021 and blades have long been a thing of the past. What took their place? In […]

  Which Procedure Offers the Best Results for Vision Correction? If you have been researching LASIK surgery, you may have come across articles about a newer refractive surgery called SMILE. The acronym—which stands for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction—is catchy, but it is important to know that SMILE is not the same as LASIK. Let us […]

Questions to Ask When Meeting a LASIK Surgeon Make an Informed Choice for Your LASIK Surgery Provider While LASIK surgery is very common and safe, it is still a big deal for most people to undergo any medical procedure. We encourage you to take your time when choosing a LASIK provider to perform your surgery. […]

  What Are the Early Signs of Glaucoma? Understanding One of the Most Common Eye Diseases At LASIK Vision Centers of Cleveland, our primary focus is helping patients achieve clear vision through laser eye surgery. However, it is also our mission to educate our patients on different eye diseases and their symptoms. When you know […]

  Can You Get LASIK While Pregnant? Many women who are either currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant have questions regarding the safety of LASIK surgery. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) does not advise LASIK for pregnant women. However, the reason for this is generally not related to any risk from the surgery […]

3 Tips to Protect Your Eyes From UV Light When summer finally arrives in Northeast Ohio, we will all be ready to enjoy the sunshine. However, as eye care specialists, it is our job to help you protect your eyes all year long—and that includes giving you some essential summer eye safety reminders. Please keep […]