Contoura vision and LASIK surgery (Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) are two popular laser eye surgery procedures for treating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In both treatments, the cornea — the eye’s transparent outer layer — is reshaped with a laser to improve its ability to focus light. Before deciding which procedure is best for you, you should be aware of the…
As one of the most sensitive organs, the eyes are susceptible to many temporary and chronic issues. Fortunately, medical science has developed several kinds of eye surgeries to treat these issues. When talking about eye surgery, the first thing that might pop into your head is LASIK. While it’s the more commonly known type of refractive eye surgery, it’s not…
There is a lot of misinformation out there. And we know how harmful misinformation regarding health can be, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the responsibility of medical professionals and experts to dispel the myths and provide accurate information. In this spirit, today, we are going to do just that about a subject that is often misunderstood: LASIK surgery.…
LASIK surgery and cataract surgery are two of the most common and popular eye surgeries. However, due to the frequent usage and the lack of clarity, they are sometimes incorrectly used. In this blog, we will talk about the difference between LASIK and cataract surgery, what conditions LASIK treats, how many types of cataract surgeries there are and more to…
With so many vision correction options out there, it definitely is a difficult task to determine the best fit for your eyes. While LASIK is a popular and the most trusted vision corrective procedure, it may or may not be the best thing for your eyes. One of the options that has gained a lot of following over the years…
The way your eyes bend (refract) light affects the way you see the world. If you’re someone who wears spectacles or contact lenses because far off or closeby objects appear blurry, your eyes have experienced a refractive error. When your eye can’t focus well and a sharp image is not received from its retina, it leads to a refractive error…
LASIK surgery has gained popularity over the last several years. It has proven to be an effective way to permanently improve your eyesight by correcting defects. Patients who have undergone LASIK surgery have no longer needed to wear glasses and contact lenses. But if you are someone who is considering LASIK surgery, you must be wondering what the risks of…
Are you someone who wears spectacles? If not, then you’ve definitely seen people with spectacles somewhere, sometime. Some of us need spectacles to see clearly. But what’s really behind the whole blur? Why are we not able to see? It’s because our eyeball changes its shape sometimes. And this is called a refractive error. The cornea and lens of your…
Dr Vikram JainDr. Vikram Jain, M.S. had his medical training (MBBS) from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India. He did his master’s in Ophthalmic surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. He currently manages the Glaucoma department of Prasad Netralaya hospital.