*Cost-effective Did you know that at least 2.2 billion people worldwide suffer from near or distance vision impairment and that the global eyewear market size is estimated at $157.9 billion in 2021? (reference) Glasses and contact lenses appear to be economical choices since the initial expenditure is not significant. However, you might be surprised toContinue reading “Which option is more cost-effective, LASIK or Corrective eyewear?”
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Do I need PRP after vision correction surgery?
There are various vision correction surgery methods, but the possible surgical methods may vary depending on each eye condition. In particular, LASEK surgery is recommended for people who have severe myopia or astigmatism or who have relatively thin corneas. LASEK surgery separates and peels off the corneal epithelium. Therefore, it takes time for the damagedContinue reading “Do I need PRP after vision correction surgery?”
ICL Surgery and its 6 Advantages
In a world where technological advancements are transforming every aspect of our lives, it’s no surprise that eye care has also seen remarkable innovations. One such breakthrough is Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery, a revolutionary procedure that offers a clear path to visual freedom. Let’s delve into the six compelling advantages that make ICL surgeryContinue reading “ICL Surgery and its 6 Advantages”
What are the differences between LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE?
There are currently various vision correction surgeries including LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE. If you are looking into surgical methods for vision correction for the first time, you may not know what each surgery is and what the differences are between each surgery. Differences in surgical methods LASIK is a surgical procedure that involves making aContinue reading “What are the differences between LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE?”
What Causes Twitching Below the Eyes?
Have you ever experienced the area under your eyes twitching unconsciously? Usually, the symptom of eyelids twitching is called “blepharospasm”, and in most cases, it occurs regardless of one’s will. You may have heard that the area under the eyes twitches due to a lack of magnesium in the body. Today, we will look intoContinue reading “What Causes Twitching Below the Eyes?”
Cattie’s SMILE LASIK Story
by Cattie Thompson_November 29th, 2020 My story The idea of traveling for a procedure that could change the way I see the world, like SMILE vision correction, never crossed my mind. Never had I dreamed that I would be living in a foreign country looking at cosmetic procedures beyond vision corrective surgery and all within a doableContinue reading “Cattie’s SMILE LASIK Story”