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Advanced LASIK Options in 2026: What a ‘5-Star’ LASIK Surgeon Wants You to Know Before Surgery

You have more options than ever for laser surgery to repair refractive errors in your vision, and our five-Star LASIK surgeon wants you to weigh all your options to make informed decisions about the right procedure for you.

Mar 31st, 2026

Your ReLEx SMILE Recovery Guide

A third-generation laser technique, ReLEx® SMILE® (small-incision lenticule extraction) is the most advanced laser vision correction procedure available today. Offering a low-risk, minimally invasive approach, SMILE has a quick recovery period.

Mar 13th, 2026

Corneal Cross-Linking for Keratoconus: How the Procedure Works and Who It Helps

When your corneas suffer an ectasia — a condition that causes them to thin and bulge — your eyesight becomes blurry and deteriorates. Corneal cross-linking encourages the formation of new protein bonds to slow this deterioration.

Mar 10th, 2026

What to Expect During LASIK Surgery: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

LASIK, or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, corrects photorefractive vision errors to reduce or eliminate the need for contacts or glasses. Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough of the surgery, so you know what to expect. 

Feb 17th, 2026

LASIK vs. ReLEx SMILE®: Which Vision Correction Procedure Is Right for You?

Though closely related, LASIK and ReLEx SMILE® laser eye surgeries have a few key differences. Which vision correction procedure is right for you? The answer depends on a few factors unique to each patient.

Feb 11th, 2026

Laser Cataract Surgery: Answering Your Top Questions

Laser cataract surgery is a precise, refined, and noninvasive way to handle the most demanding steps of the procedure. A major improvement over traditional cataract techniques, lasers make an already safe procedure even more reliable.

Jan 21st, 2026

New Year, New You: Starting the Year with LASEK

Each laser vision correction approach has benefits and drawbacks when factoring in eye condition, refractive errors, and other considerations. LASEK combines the strengths of PRK and LASIK, while overcoming some of their downsides.

Jan 19th, 2026

Understanding Corneal Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

The cornea is the clear front surface of your eye, a barrier protecting your eye from dust, dirt, and other debris. The term corneal disease refers to a range of conditions that can affect the health of this clear ocular barrier. Learn more here.

Dec 17th, 2025

Give the Gift of Clear Vision: LASIK for the Holidays

Finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy. If you have a hard-to-buy-for special person for whom you want that once-in-a-lifetime holiday gift to remember, you may want to consider LASIK vision correction surgery. Learn more here.

Dec 5th, 2025

5 Signs You May Be a Good Candidate for ReLEx SMILE®

ReLEx SMILE® is the most advanced laser vision correction procedure available. Based on already safe and effective laser vision correction surgeries, SMILE maintains its advantages while increasing the margins of safety and stability.

Nov 13th, 2025

ICLs: The Vision Solution You May Not Know About

Implantable contact lenses (ICLs), which are sometimes called implantable collamer lenses, are a permanent (yet reversible) maintenance-free way to enjoy better vision, and they may be flying under your radar. Learn more here.

Nov 11th, 2025

Corneal Cross-Linking: What to Expect from the Procedure

The corneas of your eyes can suffer from thinning and bulging, affecting your vision in unusual ways. Corneal cross-linking offers a way to strengthen and reinforce the corneas, preventing further deterioration.  

Oct 22nd, 2025

Is There a “Right” Age for Cataract Surgery?

When it comes to resolving the vision changes imposed by cataracts, there’s no consistent or “right” time to pursue cataract surgery. Normally, a slowly progressing condition, cataracts will tell you when it’s time for surgery.

Oct 22nd, 2025

Breaking Down Common Myths About LASIK

Since its approval by the FDA in 1999, LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) has become one of the most common elective surgeries performed today. Despite this, many common myths about LASIK persist. Learn more here. 

Sep 23rd, 2025

Choosing Your LASIK Surgeon: 4 Things to Look For

When choosing a provider for vision correction surgery, you’re making a decision that will affect your life for years to come. It’s not the time to take shortcuts. Here are four things to look for when choosing the best LASIK surgeon.

Sep 21st, 2025

Can You Get Cataracts if You Have Implantable Contact Lenses?

Implantable contact lenses (ICLs) don’t replace your eyes’ natural lenses, so cataracts can still form, slowly clouding your vision and changing your corrective lens prescription. You may need your ICLs removed as part of cataract treatment. 

Aug 5th, 2025

What is ReLEx® SMILE Surgery and How Does it Work?

ReLEx® SMILE is a laser eye procedure that treats astigmatism and myopia with one of the most minimally invasive surgical techniques. Sidestepping many downsides of other vision correction surgeries, SMILE offers a wide range of benefits. 

Aug 1st, 2025

Corneal Cross-Linking: A Breakthrough Treatment for Keratoconus

Keratoconus occurs when the cornea of your eye changes shape. This condition can be progressive, distorting your vision and changing your corrective lens prescription. Luckily, corneal cross-linking is a breakthrough treatment that can help.

Jul 10th, 2025

Understanding Corneal Diseases: From Diagnosis to Treatment

As the outermost covering of the eye, your cornea is the first line of defense against damage, debris and disease. This tissue can be affected by a range of conditions and disorders that are collectively known as corneal diseases.

Jul 1st, 2025

3 Signs You Need Cataract Surgery Sooner, Not Later

While there are other reasons why the normally clear lenses may become opaque, aging is the most common cause of cataracts — which can lead to blindness without treatment. Here are three signs you may need that treatment soon.

Jun 5th, 2025

Monofocal vs. Multifocal: Choosing Your IOL For Cataract Surgery

Once you’ve made the decision to have cataract surgery, you face another important choice. Will it be monofocal or multifocal lenses? Here’s what you need to know about the differences and advantages of each.

Jun 4th, 2025

4 Benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery

When the natural lenses of your eyes start to cloud up, your visual acuity changes — and not for the better. You’re developing cataracts. Laser cataract surgery is now the gold standard of care for increased surgical precision.

May 8th, 2025

Implantable Contact Lenses for Severe Nearsightedness: A Life-Changing Option

Myopia, or nearsightedness, happens when the physical shape of your eyes focuses light in front of, rather than onto, your retina at the back of your eye. Severe nearsightedness can lead to blindness, but there’s a treatment that can help.

May 5th, 2025

What Can LASEK Do for Me?

Laser eye surgery comes in a confusing range of options, each with its own advantages and applications. LASEK is similar to PRK and LASIK, but it has specific advantages over these procedures. Learn about this vision correction solution here.  

Apr 11th, 2025

PRK vs. LASIK — Which Is Right for Me?

As two of the earliest laser vision correction surgeries, PRK and LASIK procedures have been restoring sharp vision for millions of patients for over 30 years. When you’re ready for refractive surgery, these are two of your primary options. 

Apr 10th, 2025

5 Reasons You Need a Corneal Transplant

A clear, dome-shaped protective covering forming the front surface of your eyes, the cornea is prone to damage, disease, and disorders. A corneal transplant replaces this critical layer of the eye, keeping your vision intact. 

Mar 2nd, 2025

Why You Might Need Implantable Contact Lenses

Implantable contact lenses (ICL), also known as implantable collamer lenses, provide a solution for patients who aren’t candidates for laser vision correction surgeries. Here’s when we might recommend ICLs for you.

Mar 2nd, 2025

Is Surgery My Only Option for Cataracts?

Cataracts occur when the lenses of your eyes become cloudy due to the breakdown of the tissue inside. This causes a slow deterioration in vision until seeing becomes difficult. Learn why surgery is the only way to restore your vision.

Feb 10th, 2025

4 Ways Diabetes Can Damage Your Eyes

Diabetes is a dangerous condition because it can damage fundamental structures throughout your body, including the blood vessels and nerves in your eyes. Here are four ways diabetes puts your vision at risk. 

Feb 4th, 2025

Nervous About Your LASIK Appointment? Here are 5 Ways to Get Prepared

The more you know about LASIK surgery, including what to expect and how to prepare, the easier the process will be. Here are five simple ways to get yourself ready for your LASIK procedure.

Jan 17th, 2025

I Just had LASEK; Now What?

Full recovery from LASEK vision correction surgery may take up to six months, though you’ll have good vision within a week. You can help your recovery process by following a few simple guidelines in the days following your procedure.

Jan 13th, 2025

Give Yourself the Gift of Better Sight with Fortified Lasik®

LASIK surgery has been a successful and popular procedure for restoring sharp vision, but one of its drawbacks — the need to cut a flap in the cornea — can rule out some candidates. Luckily, Fortified LASIK® is a game-changer.

Dec 9th, 2024

Can Cataracts Grow Back After Surgery?

Cataracts form when the proteins in the lens of your eye change and break down, clouding its transparency. When cataracts compromise your vision, surgery can remove them. Read on to find out if cataracts can recur after treatment.

Dec 9th, 2024

When to Consider Laser Refractive Surgeries

With choices between LASIK, LASEK, PRK, and more, you’ve never had more options to improve your vision while reducing or eliminating your dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. So, when should you consider laser refractive surgeries?

Nov 11th, 2024

Are Implantable Contact Lenses Right for Me?

As a permanent solution to certain refractive errors, implantable contact lenses are a comfortable, convenient form of vision correction that removes some of the drawbacks associated with eyeglasses and contact lenses. Learn more here.

Nov 11th, 2024

5 Myths About Eye Health, Debunked

Anyone who munches carrots to improve their vision is succumbing to a myth about ocular health. Your eyesight is a miracle that’s difficult to comprehend, so it’s natural for myths to arise surrounding eye health. Here, we debunk five of them.

Oct 21st, 2024

ReLEx vs. LASEK: Is There a Difference?

Since the introduction of laser refractive surgery for vision correction, many improvements and refinements have entered the mainstream. ReLEx SMILE and LASEK built on the successes of earlier procedures. Let’s consider how the two compare.

Oct 10th, 2024

Preventing Vision Loss From Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of type 1 or type 2 diabetes that damages blood vessels around the retina, or the image-forming tissue at the rear of the eyeball. Without treatment, it can lead to blindness. Learn more here.

Sep 23rd, 2024

Are Cataracts Inevitable with Increasing Age?

The most common type of cataract forms because of changes related to aging. While every patient has their own contributing factors, virtually everyone will develop cataracts if they live long enough. Learn more here.

Sep 19th, 2024

5 Popular Benefits of Implantable Contact Lenses

The options for permanent vision correction have never been greater. Here, we explore some compelling benefits of implantable contact lenses (ICL) that make it the best choice for many people who are looking to correct refractive errors. 

Aug 19th, 2024

What to Expect During ReLEx SMILE Surgery

Patients with visual impairments, including astigmatism and nearsightedness, now have a laser surgery option that requires little downtime — ReLEx SMILE, the most patient-friendly laser vision correction procedure available. Learn more here.

Aug 9th, 2024

All About PRK Eye Surgery: An Alternative to LASIK

While LASIK enjoys an almost generic status describing laser eye surgery to correct refractive defects, it’s actually one of many surgical approaches. Learn more about another technique, photorefractive keratectomy — or PRK eye surgery — here.

Jul 26th, 2024

What to Expect After Cataract Surgery

As with many procedures, the recovery period after cataract surgery is an important part of the process. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare for the changes you’ll undergo as your eye heals.

Jul 26th, 2024

Correcting Myopia With Implantable Contact Lenses: All Your Questions Answered

When you can focus on things close to your face while faraway objects remain blurry, you have myopia. To fix this refractive error, you’ll need corrective lenses. Implantable contact lenses (ICL) are one innovative option. Learn more here.

Jun 4th, 2024

What’s the Best Age to Get LASIK or LASEK Surgery?

Timing is an important consideration for any surgery. With LASIK or LASEK, there’s an optimal age window — 25-40 years old — for attaining the best results. Still, it’s possible to get vision correction surgery outside these ages. Learn more here.

Jun 3rd, 2024

How to Choose Between LASIK and LASEK Surgery

LASIK and LASEK are similarly named vision correction procedures that are both performed with lasers, but each has key differences. While each provides similar outcomes, there are differences that may make one better suited to your needs. 

May 13th, 2024

ReLEx SMILE: All About the Latest Advancement in Laser Vision Correction for Nearsightedness

If you’re nearsighted, you’re probably used to wearing glasses or contacts every day. But did you know that we can correct this common refractive error, restore normal 20/20 vision, and eliminate the need for corrective lenses? Learn more here.

Apr 1st, 2024

Are You a Candidate for LASIK? If so, What Are You Waiting For?

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most common eye surgery for correcting ocular lens focus issues. It’s a safe, effective, and proven procedure that’s helped many ditch their corrective lenses. Learn more here. 

Mar 8th, 2024

6 Essential Questions to Ask Your Cataract Surgeon

Millions of Americans undergo cataract surgery to improve their vision every year. If you plan to join the ranks, read on for six crucial questions before your procedure.

Feb 14th, 2024

4 Factors That Irritate Dry Eyes

If you have dry eyes, it probably doesn’t take much to make them feel irritated. Learn more about four of the most common dry eye triggers.

Jan 8th, 2024

When Does My Child Need an Eye Exam?

Many parents aren’t sure exactly when their child needs an eye exam. The first exam should be sooner than you think. Learn more here.

Dec 3rd, 2023

Pros and Cons of Implantable Contact Lenses

Have you been considering permanent eye correction? You may want to consider implantable contact lenses instead of LASIK. Learn more about the pros and cons of this highly effective vision correction procedure.

Nov 2nd, 2023

How to Spot Vision Problems in Your Child

Children can have vision problems, the same as adults. But they may not always tell you — or even recognize — that they can’t see well. Here are a few common warning signs of vision problems to watch for.

Oct 5th, 2023

The Science Behind Dry Eye Medications

You may wonder what it is about dry eye medications that makes them work. Here’s an explanation of the science behind dry eye medications.

Sep 6th, 2023

Got Strabismus? Here Are Your Treatment Options

Strabismus is an ocular condition that makes your eyes always look crossed. Learn more about the treatment options for this fairly common eye problem.

Aug 10th, 2023

Strengthening Weak Corneas With Corneal Cross-Linking

If your vision is getting progressively worse, you may have a condition called keratoconus. Learn about how corneal cross-linking can help strengthen your corneas and improve your eyesight.

Jul 13th, 2023

How ReLEx SMILE Can Improve Your Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery can give you the gift of sight without corrective lenses, but it matters what type of surgery you get. Learn more about the benefits of ReLEx SMILE.

Jun 7th, 2023

The Difference Between LASIK and LASEK

Both LASIK and LASEK rely on laser technology, and either can make it possible to see clearly without corrective lenses. But what’s the difference, and which is best for you? Read what a top laser surgeon says about these life-changing procedures.

May 19th, 2023

Warning Signs of Cataracts

Cataracts are a common vision problem for older people, but they can affect younger people, too. Knowing the symptoms of cataracts, along with their risk factors, can help you get early treatment. Here’s what to look for.

Mar 3rd, 2022

Eye Health Tips for Seniors

With age comes wisdom — and also a whole host of new health worries. That includes an increase in vision-related problems. But, you can do some things to prevent them, including these 10 simple tips.

Feb 2nd, 2022

A Closer Look at Your Cornea and What Can Go Wrong

Your corneas play a vital role in your vision, yet most of us don’t know what the corneas do or what problems they can have. This quick overview can help you get the medical care you need to keep your corneas — and your eyes — healthy.

Jan 5th, 2022

Why Regular Eye Exams Are Important

It can be easy to take good vision for granted, but to make sure your eyes stay healthy, you need regular eye exams. Here, you’ll learn four important reasons to schedule them on a regular basis.

Dec 8th, 2021

How Does Diabetes Impact Your Eye Health?

Diabetes can dramatically increase your risk of vision problems, including permanent vision loss. If you have diabetes, read this post to learn what important steps you should take to protect your vision.

Nov 9th, 2021

How Photorefractive Keratectomy Can Correct Your Vision

LASIK might be the best-known type of laser refractive surgery, but it’s not the only type. In fact, PRK has been around longer than LASIK — and for some patients, it’s hands down the better choice. Here’s how PRK works to correct vision.

Oct 10th, 2021

Understanding What Causes Lazy Eye

Also called amblyopia, lazy eye is a relatively common vision problem that develops during early childhood. If your child has a lazy eye, here’s what you should know about its causes and its treatment.

Sep 6th, 2021

Why Laser Cataract Surgery Might Be Right for You

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries, helping older women and men enjoy clearer vision. Dr. Garrana offers both traditional and laser-assisted surgeries. Here’s how to decide which is right for you.

Aug 17th, 2021

The Importance of Eye Care if You’re a Diabetic

Diabetes can take a major toll on your eye health and your vision. The key to preventing those complications is to understand the link between diabetes and eye health, so you can get treatment as early as possible. Here’s what you should know.

Jul 19th, 2021

How ReLEx SMILE Improves Your Laser Eye Surgery

Considering LASIK for your nearsightedness? ReLEx SMILE laser eye surgery offers excellent results and a faster healing time for many people with mild to moderate myopia. Here’s how ReLEx SMILE works and how to tell if you’re a good candidate.

Jun 21st, 2021

Tips for Recovering From Refractive Eye Surgery

Refractive eye surgery has a long track record of reliable results, and the recovery process is pretty straightforward, too. If refractive eye surgery is in your future, here’s what you can do to speed along your recovery.

May 5th, 2021

What's the Difference Between LASIK and LASEK?

LASIK has revolutionized eye care for millions of people with refractive vision problems — but it’s not for everyone. If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for LASIK, LASEK might be a better option. Here’s how the two treatments differ.

Apr 1st, 2021

Strengthening Weak Corneas Through Corneal Cross-Linking

Your corneas play a big role in maintaining clear vision. If your corneas are weak, they can “warp,” causing vision to blur. Cross-linking is a state-of-the-art treatment to strengthen corneas and prevent further vision problems. Here’s how it works.

Mar 1st, 2021

Eye Care Tips for Diabetics

Your vision plays a huge role in your quality of life. If you have diabetes, you have to take extra steps to avoid serious vision problems, including blindness. Here are six things you can do to help your eyes stay healthy.

Feb 4th, 2021

The Treatment Options for Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eyes aren’t just annoying. They can increase your risk of eye infections and other problems, too. Our team offers state-of-the-art dry eye treatments tailored to every patient’s unique needs. Here’s how we can help you.

Jan 1st, 2021

3 Telltale Symptoms of Strabismus

Strabismus is an eye condition characterized by misalignment of one or both eyes. Keep reading to learn how to spot it and how a specialized eye doctor can help improve the appearance of crossed eyes.

Dec 8th, 2020

4 Types of Refractive Errors

If you have trouble seeing, you could have a refractive error. Keep reading to learn what these common eye problems are and how an experienced ophthalmologist can help you see better in no time.

Nov 2nd, 2020

COVID-19 and Ophthalmology: What You Need to Know

We’ve all heard of COVID-19, but did you know the coronavirus can also affect the eyes? Keep reading to learn more about this finding and what guidelines you should follow to keep your eyes safe and healthy.

Oct 15th, 2020

Your Treatment Options for Strabismus

You may not have heard of strabismus, but you may have heard of a crossed eye. Keep reading to learn about the available treatments for this condition and why it’s important to see an eye doctor sooner rather than later.

Sep 17th, 2020

LASEK — The Latest Approach to Corrective Laser Eye Surgery

You’ve probably heard of LASIK eye surgery, but have you heard of LASEK? It’s a new advancement in corrective laser eye surgery that can treat astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness. Keep reading to learn more about LASEK and whether it’s a good o

Aug 12th, 2020

Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy

If you have diabetes, you have a higher risk of developing a serious eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. Keep reading to learn more about diabetic retinopathy and how you can keep your eyes healthy for years to come.

Jul 31st, 2020

Kamra® Inlay: The Corneal Implant That Can Change Your Life

You’ve probably never heard of the Kamra® Inlay, but this corneal implant can improve your vision and change your life. Read on to learn about this innovative solution to a common vision problem.

Mar 1st, 2020

5 Signs You Might Have Cataracts

Cataracts develop slowly over time until one day you realize you can’t see that well anymore. Here are five signs you may have cataracts and how you can find treatment.

Feb 1st, 2020

When Was Your Last Eye Exam? Why You Need One for Your Best Eye Health

Eye problems can impact you at any time, and without you knowing. That’s why annual eye exams are so important. Do you want to maintain your eyesight for years to come? Rean on to learn exactly how regular eye exams can keep you healthy.

Jan 9th, 2020

Correcting Myopia With Implantable Contact Lenses

If you have vision problems, such as nearsightedness (myopia), you may benefit from implantable contact lenses (ICLs). These permanent lenses can give you great vision if you’re unable to have LASIK surgery.

Dec 1st, 2019

Fight Dry Eye This Winter: We Have Solutions

If you’re among the millions of Americans with dry eye syndrome, you know just how irritating the problem can be, especially in the winter. Use these self-care strategies to keep your eyes well-lubricated as environmental moisture levels plummet.

Nov 1st, 2019

LASIK vs. PRK: Which Vision Correction Surgery Is Right for You?

If you’re tired of wearing glasses or taking your contact lenses out every night, consider vision correction surgery. A Lasik or PRK procedure can fully restore your vision in one short procedure. But which is a better fit for you?

Oct 1st, 2019

Corneal Cross-Linking with Riboflavin: The Latest and Most Advanced Treatment for Keratoconus

Do you experience visual issues such as glare at night, halos around lights, light appearing as streaks, or blurred vision? Do your eyes feel constantly itchy? If so, you could have a condition known as keratoconus.

Sep 16th, 2019

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

May 21st, 2024