Some people think glasses make them look more intelligent or distinguished, while others enjoy the fashion statement they can make by having multiple eyeglass frame styles and colors. However, others don’t like the inconvenience and expense of having to update their prescription every year, trying fruitlessly to clean hopelessly smudged glasses, or replace lost, broken,…
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Does My Eyeglass Prescription Qualify for LASIK?
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The Best Age for LASIK Eye Surgery
Choosing LASIK surgery for vision correction is a personal decision. Some general guidelines may help you determine whether you’re a good candidate and identify the ideal age to consider LASIK. Although there are exceptions, most refractive surgeons recommend getting LASIK between the ages of twenty-five and forty. Keep reading for more information. Before Eighteen LASIK…
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Is Wavefront LASIK for Me?
In the past, LASIK surgery simply reshaped the surface of the eyes using guidance from the patient’s eyeglass prescriptions. That meant everyone with the same prescription for contact lenses or glasses got the same LASIK treatment. With the customized Wavefront technology, Dr. Will uses gold-standard, advanced equipment to create an individualized laser treatment for each…
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How to Compare Laser Eye Surgery Prices
If you’re considering laser eye surgery like LASIK, the cost will be a significant concern. It’s a considerable investment. Doing your homework is necessary to ensure the price is reasonable for your vision needs. Prices vary from one surgery center to another, depending significantly on the eye surgeon’s skill, the technology employed, the condition of…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Get LASIK Surgery
Are you considering LASIK to correct your vision but struggle to take the steps to make that appointment? You’re not the only one. Many of our patients who come to us for the treatment put off the decision for years. But many of our patients say they wish they had the procedure sooner after they…
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5 Things to Expect from Your Upcoming Lasik Surgery
What to expect before, during, and after LASIK surgery at Will Vision and Laser Centers will vary from patient to patient. Rest assured that your decision to have LASIK will be life-changing. You have decided to experience clearer vision and are probably excited about the prospect of no longer depending on eyeglasses or contact lenses….
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What Does LASIK Feel Like?
LASIK surgery is an exciting option for improving your vision and ditching the hassle of glasses and contacts. During the procedure, a high-powered excimer laser reshapes the cornea. LASIK is performed while patients are awake, so it is common to wonder what the procedure will feel like. This guide will help you prepare for your upcoming laser eye…
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5 Criteria for a Good LASIK Candidate
LASIK has helped countless men and women to achieve better vision. You could be next. Are you a good candidate for LASIK surgery in the Pacific Northwest? Below, discover five important criteria for LASIK surgery. The Right Age Not too old and not too young, LASIK is best performed on adults in the prime of…
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Common LASIK Surgery Myths Explained
Though LASIK surgery has been around for years and has earned a reputation for being a safe, effective way to address an array of common vision problems, there are still many misconceptions circulating about this procedure. If you’ve been on the fence about getting LASIK surgery because you’re worried it’s too risky, too expensive, or…
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LASIK vs. Cataract Surgery: What’s the Difference?
Not all eye surgeries are the same. Take LASIK and cataract surgery, for example. Both improve the vision, but the reasons for surgery and the methods used for correction are dramatically different. How are LASIK and cataract surgery different? Which option is best for you? Understanding Cataract Surgery Cataracts are a progressive clouding of the…