12 SMILE LASIK Questions Answered
You may have heard about the newest, most advanced form of vision correction and have a curiosity about it – What is SMILE? Is it a form of LASIK? Am I a candidate for SMILE?
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LASIK, LASEK, & ReLex SMILE: 2019 Facts
My goal for this article is to deliver you the facts about Laser Vision Correction (LVC), and deliberately counter the misleading information that exists on the internet today.
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One Month After ReLex SMILE Eye Surgery & Life is Great!
It’s been a little over a month since my ReLex SMILE eye surgery, and it’s crazy to think how much my life has changed in so many interesting ways. For example, I am currently a student and take night classes. …
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7 Things You’ll Love Just 1 Week After SMILE
I’m one week post-SMILE! It’s officially been one week since I became the first patient in Michigan to have SMILE for astigmatism and I’m happy to report that I am seeing better than ever! I’ve had a lot of time to think about the reasons why I was so happy to have laser vision correction, and the ways my life has already changed.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Part Five
Exactly what your recovery looks like will depend on what type of procedure or procedures you have—recovery from LASIK will be a little different from SMILE, and an little different from LASEK. For most patients who have Lasik, the most popular option, recovery is very quick! You’ll be able to resume most of your regular activities within a day or two.
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Seeing is Believing: Using Visualization with LASIK
If you’re nervous about procedure day, look no further. We have a great exercise in outcome visualization to take you to the next level and your vision into the next stage of life: After Lasik.
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3 Reasons Why Monovision Is The Real Deal
Monovision works by having your eyes set to different prescriptions—one eye set for near vision, and the other set for distance. This allows you to have seamless, uninterrupted vision as you move about your day.
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Menopause and Dry Eyes: A Surprising Connection
Menopause isn’t just the Red Hat society and forgetting your car keys. Sometimes it can lead to surprising physical symptoms—beyond the obvious. Dry eye can happen to anyone, but moving from one stage of life to another can make women more susceptible to this condition.
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Blue Light Protection Will Help You Sleep at Night
Blue light can keep you up at night if you’re not careful. Keep your circadian rhythm in check with these tips and tricks.
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