Understanding the Monovision LASIK Procedure You may have heard about Monovision LASIK and done some research regarding this unique technique. When a patient receives Monovision LASIK, one eye is corrected to see distance and the other eye is corrected for up close vision. This procedure uses the same technology as traditional LASIK and relies on […]

Can Diabetics Get Laser Eye Surgery? More than 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, a condition that affects how your body breaks down and turns food into energy. There are two common types of diabetes: Type 1, a condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin, and Type 2, a condition […]

LASIK Outlook for 2023 The Future Is Crystal Clear We have performed thousands of laser eye procedures for patients from across Northeast Ohio. That is thousands of people whose lives have been improved by the incredibly effective—and highly precise—outcome of this type of vision correction. So what does 2023 hold for LASIK surgery?  Enhancements to […]

Preventing Dry Eye During the Winter Tips to Reduce the Symptoms of Dry Eyes When the temperatures drop in Cleveland, we start turning on the heat in our homes. With the heat running, the air inside of our homes can dry out—leading to dry eyes. You may experience the symptoms of dry eye when your […]

Can I Have LASIK If I Wear Bifocals? Understanding Your Options for Vision Correction Many people wear bifocals—lenses that contain two different powers—to correct both near and distance vision at the same time. Bifocals are often prescribed for people with age–related nearsightedness, which is commonly experienced by older adults. Typically, a smaller portion of the […]

Your LASIK Journey Working With Your Own Eye Doctor On your path to LASIK, you will work with two doctors: your primary eye doctor and a LASIK surgeon. Together, these two doctors will co-manage your LASIK experience. LASIK Vision Centers of Cleveland has a large network of affiliates. When a doctor becomes an affiliate of […]

Does Insurance Cover LASIK? How We Make LASIK Affordable for Every Patient Many individuals who are interested in LASIK are unsure of whether their insurance company will cover their laser eye surgery. So, let’s tackle this question: Does insurance cover LASIK? As you may have guessed, the answer to this question depends completely on your […]

  Are There Side Effects to LASIK? Understanding LASIK Side Effects vs. Complications When you meet with our LASIK surgery team for your consultation, our team will address the common concern about the side effects of the surgery. We share as much information as possible with you upfront about known side effects of LASIK as […]

  Understanding How Refractive Errors Are Measured Many prospective LASIK patients wonder if their vision is too good for LASIK. But it is also common for candidates to ask if your vision can be too bad for LASIK. It is difficult to classify refractive errors into categories of “too good” or “too bad.” The path […]

  Can You Get LASIK After Retinal Detachment Surgery? Determining Whether Laser Vision Correction Is an Option for You Many prospective LASIK patients who have had retinal detachment surgeries in the past have questions about whether they can safely undergo LASIK. The answer is not a simple yes or no, as each patient’s unique medical […]