Are you tired of reaching for your glasses or fumbling for your contact lenses every morning? The prospect of clear vision without visual aids can be pretty tempting. Lasik, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a revolutionary surgical procedure that can help you achieve that. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the laser eye…
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What to Expect with Lasik Recovery
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What Can Disqualify You from LASIK Surgery?
Are you tired of the hassle of glasses and contact lenses? Do you dream of waking up each morning with clear vision? Imagine bidding farewell to your corrective eyewear and embracing life with improved visual clarity. LASIK in Portland, OR can help you see clearly without glasses or contacts. At Will Vision and Laser Centers,…
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Is LASIK Worth It if You’re Over 40?
Many people start considering LASIK vision correction to improve their quality of life as they approach middle age. However, you may have heard that the candidacy window for this procedure narrows as you get older. Though age could be a factor, there are other eligibility factors to weigh before getting laser eye surgery. If you’re…
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Monovision LASIK: Is It Right for You?
Monovision LASIK is a vision correction designed for patients who struggle to see near and far. For distance, it corrects the dominant eye. For near vision, it undercorrects the non-dominant eye. The outcome includes eliminating the need for reading glasses or contacts for distance. Still, many people in the Pacific Northwest are unaware that this…
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Long-Term Safety of LASIK vs. Contact Lenses
Prevailing wisdom states that contact lenses are safer than LASIK for vision correction – but as time goes by, we’ve learned new things to challenge this belief. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Will notes that contact lens wearers are more likely than LASIK surgery patients to develop complications that eventually lead to vision loss. Based on…
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LASIK Enhancement: When Additional Surgery Is Necessary
If you dream of being able to see clearly without the hassle and discomfort or contacts or glasses, you may be contemplating the benefits of LASIK eye surgery. Since this procedure has become so common, you likely have friends and relatives who have had LASIK and rave about the excellent results they’ve received from this…
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Can LASIK Reduce the Need for Reading Glasses?
Though aging brings various challenges, needing reading glasses is a constant aggravation for many. If you hope to see things like recipes, directions, and labels clearly, you need your glasses close to hand, but they never seem to be around when you need them. But is LASIK eye surgery an answer for such a trivial…
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5 Things to Do Before and After LASIK Eye Surgery
When considering LASIK surgery, there are some necessary to-dos to prepare for the procedure and ensure a successful recovery. At Will Vision and Laser Centers in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Brian Will consults with his patients to provide valuable information for the best LASIK experience, which includes proper preparation and after-surgery care. Here is a…
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When Can I Exercise After LASIK Surgery?
After LASIK, you’ll need to be cautious about resuming various activities. Taking the proper precautions will return you to your routine safely and quickly. From swimming to running to playing 18 holes, you’ll be back to your favorite hobby before you know it. Here is a timeline to help you plan when to jump back…
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The Best Time of Year for LASIK Eye Surgery
When thinking about LASIK to correct vision and kiss your glasses or contact lenses goodbye, it’s not a decision you should make spontaneously. One thing you’ll want to consider is the timing for your procedure. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Will at Will Vision and Laser Centers in Salem, OR, and Vancouver, WA, explains why the…